MOTIVATION OF VOLUNTEERS IN NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS: PERCEPTIONS AND TRENDS Cover Image

MOTIVATION OF VOLUNTEERS IN NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS: PERCEPTIONS AND TRENDS
MOTIVATION OF VOLUNTEERS IN NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS: PERCEPTIONS AND TRENDS

Author(s): Mihaela Păceşilă
Subject(s): Civil Society, Public Administration
Published by: Centrul de Cercetare in Administratie si Servicii Publice
Keywords: motivation; professional development; personal development;

Summary/Abstract: This paper analyzes motivation of volunteers within a nongovernmental organization. The first part of the paper summarizes the studies related to motivation in general and motivation of volunteers in particular. The second part of the paper consists in a study on the importance of motivating volunteers by nongovernmental organizations. In this regard, the article uses the method of the survey questionnaire administered among volunteers of a nongovernmental organization. Finally, the author concludes that volunteer motivation is often a difficult but necessary process, and NGOs should constantly motivate volunteers.

  • Issue Year: 1/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 5-16
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English