Supporting Family Volunteers to Increase Retention and Recruitment
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study explored South Australian volunteers' motivations for volunteering, their satisfaction with volunteering, and their need for supportive structures.
Primary data were collected from volunteers working for a self-funded charitable organisation.
A self-enumerated questionnaire was distributed by mail; 214 were completed and returned (66.9% response rate).
Of the responding volunteers, 82% (n=174) were female.
All were aged over 60 years (range: 63–76 years; mean: 68 years).
Numerical data were entered into SPSS and analysed descriptively.
Content analysis was applied to narrative data.
Volunteers reported that they volunteered most often to help others, because they had spare time and because of what they received in return.
Difficulties experienced included accessing continuing education and training.
Organisations engaging volunteers have a responsibility to ensure that volunteers are adequately supported both in their day to day work and in training or education.
Volunteers are able to become valued partners in service delivery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wilson, Anne. 2011. Supporting Family Volunteers to Increase Retention and Recruitment. ISRN Public Health،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491578
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wilson, Anne. Supporting Family Volunteers to Increase Retention and Recruitment. ISRN Public Health No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491578
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wilson, Anne. Supporting Family Volunteers to Increase Retention and Recruitment. ISRN Public Health. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491578
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491578