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Acting on our values: do social workers volunteer?

Margaret Gibelman1, Jay Sweifach

  • 1Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, New York, NY 10033, USA.

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|July 10, 2008
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Social workers, despite their professional dedication, are not actively volunteering. They believe their demanding jobs suffice, potentially discouraging community volunteerism.

Area of Science:

  • Social Work Research
  • Community Engagement
  • Volunteerism Studies

Background:

  • Anecdotal evidence suggests limited volunteer activity among social workers.
  • Understanding social worker volunteerism is crucial for community engagement.
  • This study addresses the gap in research on social worker participation in volunteer activities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the extent of social worker volunteerism.
  • To identify factors influencing social workers' decisions to volunteer.
  • To categorize the types of volunteer activities undertaken by social workers.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive-exploratory study design was employed.
  • A 27-item survey was developed and administered to licensed social workers.

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  • A random sample of 1,544 social workers across 10 federal regions participated, yielding a 40% response rate.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant portion of social workers have previously volunteered but are not currently active volunteers.
    • Respondents perceive their professional roles and working conditions as sufficient contribution.
    • Social workers expressed a belief that others should volunteer, but not necessarily themselves.

    Conclusions:

    • Social workers' current volunteer engagement is low, contrary to expectations of community role models.
    • Perceived job demands and conditions may deter social workers from volunteerism.
    • Findings suggest a potential negative influence on broader community volunteerism promotion by social workers.