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What are the motivational needs behind volunteer work?
The Journal of Volunteer Administration
|February 2, 1995
Summary
Understanding volunteer motivation is key. Matching individual needs with volunteer roles enhances commitment and retention in organizations.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Volunteer Management
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Effective volunteer management requires understanding volunteer motivations.
- Matching volunteer roles to individual needs can improve engagement and retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the motivational needs of helpline volunteers.
- To classify volunteer work levels and their relation to motivation.
- To provide insights for improving volunteer commitment and recruitment/retention strategies.
Main Methods:
- The Motivation by Maslow Questionnaire was administered to 35 helpline volunteers.
- Volunteer work was categorized into three levels of participation.
Main Results:
- Specific motivational needs of helpline volunteers were identified.
- Different levels of volunteer participation were associated with distinct motivational profiles.
- Findings suggest a link between motivational needs and volunteer role engagement.
Conclusions:
- Tailoring volunteer assignments to individual motivational needs can enhance commitment.
- Understanding volunteer motivation is crucial for effective recruitment and retention strategies.
- Organizations can leverage motivational insights to optimize volunteer utilization and satisfaction.