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and Ski has accumulated quite a few regular volunteers over the years.
These veteran volunteers have been drawn to ARISE and Ski for a
reason and have stayed for a reason. Although the motives that
initially influence people to volunteer may differ from those that
influence their decision to continue to volunteer (Gidron, 1984) it is
important to understand the initial motivation of those who remain as
volunteers for a long period. (Cnaan & Goldburg, 1991) With this study
we intend to find out the reasoning behind their initial volunteering and
retention to volunteering. We will also be looking at the satisfaction of
these volunteers and if the satisfaction is really what keep the
volunteers around. Using the Motivation to Volunteer Scale (MTV) we
intend to find out those reasons to help recruit and retain future
volunteers for ARISE and Ski. (Cnaan & Goldburg, 1991)
Literature Review
There has been a limited amount of research done on volunteer
motivations but over the years more and more studies are coming out
and being conducted. In South Africa in 2010 a study took place
looking at the motivation of volunteers for special events for people
with disabilities. (Suruijlal, 2010) This study found that the increase in
volunteering for special events for people with disabilities could be
attributed to the media coverage. (Suruijlal, 2010) The media is
bigger than ever and has positively impacted the way people in South
Methods
The target population for this study will be the volunteers for the 20142015 Ski season at ARISE and Ski. Volunteers will be asked to
complete a survey once the 6-week ski program this winter ends.
Questionnaires will be given out to volunteers following the sixth
session while they are still at Toggenburg. Although volunteers may
have a shorter amount of time recall and to reflect upon their
experience, this strategy will help combat the common statistic of low
return rate on surveys. It has been demonstrated by past studies that
Internet and mail surveys are usually not good for a high number of
survey returns. In the study, about the three Texas recreational
organizations only 315 of the 735 volunteers responded via online
methods. (Lu, 2014) Our goal is to get a response from each individual
that volunteers with ARISE and Ski since there already seems to be a
vast population.
any of their volunteers have any suggestions that would improve their
program and volunteer conditions.
References Cited
Cnaan, R., Goldburg, R., (1991). Measuring Motivation to Volunteer in
Human Services. Journal of Applied Behavioral Science. 27(3) 269-284.
Engelhorn, R., Khoo, S., (2011). Volunteer Motivations at a National
Special Olympics Event. Physical Activity Quarterly, 28, 27-39.
Farrell, J., Johnston, M., Twynam, G., (1998). Volunteer Motivation,
Satisfaction, and Management at an Elite Sporting Competition.
Journal of Sport Management, 12, 288-300.
Gidron, B. (1984). Predictors of Retention and Turnover Among Service
Volunteer Workers. Journal of Social Service Research, 8(4), 1-16.
Lu, J., (2014). Examining the relationship Between Motivation, Enduring
Involvement and Volunteer Experience: The Case of Outdoor
Recreation Voluntary Associations. Leisure Sciences, 36(1) 68-85.
Surujlal, J. (2010). Volunteer Motivation in Special Events for People
with Disabilities. African Journal for Physical, Health Education,
Recreation and Dance, 16(3), 460-470.
Appendices
Rate the following on a scale from 1-4. (4= Very true, 1= Not
true at all)
1. It is Gods expectation that people will help each other.
2. If I did not volunteer there would be no one to carry out this
volunteer work.
3. I did not have anything else to do with my time.
4. I was lonely
5. I have more free time (i.e. kids have left home, retired, widowed,
divorced)
6. I wanted to gain some practical experience toward paid
employment (or new career)
7. I wanted to broaden my horizons.
8. Volunteering for others makes me feel better about myself.
9. Volunteering in this agency provides challenging activities.
10.
Most people in my community volunteer.
11.
Helping people in need improves me attitude regarding my
own life situation.
12.
Volunteering creates a better society
13.
My employer-school expects their employees-students to
provide volunteer community service.
14.
Volunteering is an opportunity to change social injustices
15.
Volunteering is an opportunity to develop relationships with
others.
16.
Volunteering is an opportunity to work with different age
groups.
17.
Volunteering is an opportunity to do something worth while
18.
Volunteering is an opportunity to return good fortune.
19.
A relative or friend is/was a client of this agency.
20.
I have past experience providing similar service.
21.
I am able to relate better to the patients/residents
situations because of my own similar experience.
22.
This volunteering gives me an opportunity to vary my
weekly activities.
23.
Previous contact with professionals in this agency.
24.
Volunteering for this agency enables it to prove more care
for less money.
25.
Its a way to continue a family tradition of helping in need.
26.
This is an excellent educational experience.
Gender:
Age:
Highest Education level completed:
Ethnicity:
Years volunteering:
Any further comments about the survey or your opinion of the ARISE
and Ski program in general:
(Adapted from Cnaan & Goldburg MTV scale 1998)