Essays about: "Volunteering"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 86 essays containing the word Volunteering.

  1. 11. Between Volunteerism and Nonprofit Professionalization : Ethnographic Case Study of Skills-Based Volunteers at Engineers Without Borders Sweden

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Mariia Wolf; [2022]
    Keywords : Skills-based volunteering; Nonprofit professionalization; Boundary work; Engineers Without Borders Sweden.;

    Abstract : In recent decades numerous nonprofit organizations (NPOs) are undergoing the process of professionalization characterized by increased attention to efficiency, accountability, and the adoption of “business-like” tools and practices. At the same time, the majority of NPOs rely on volunteer labor. READ MORE

  3. 12. A salutogenic approach to volunteering : A qualitative study on the sense of coherence among Hungarian volunteers working with Ukrainian refugees

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Adrienn Kun; [2022]
    Keywords : sense of coherence; volunteering; qualitative analysis; comprehensibility; manageability; meaningfulness;

    Abstract : Due to the Ukrainian refugee crisis, millions of people had to leave their home country. As a neighbor of Ukraine, Hungary is highly affected by this crisis and thousands of volunteers help refugees in this difficult situation. As their role is central in emergency response, the health and wellbeing of volunteers are of high importance. READ MORE

  4. 13. Designing for Higher Commitment of Volunteers in NPOs : Why and how to build a warm and inspiring volunteering experience: a immersion study of Hjärta till Hjärta

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Yidi Zhang; [2022]
    Keywords : commitment; motivation; trust; volunteer; non-profit organization; immersion; service design;

    Abstract : For non-profit organizations, volunteers play an important role in terms of participation and dedication to serve the organizations’ purposes and objectives. Unpaidness and flexibility are the most significant characteristics of voluntary work. Thus, a challenge for NPOs management is to increase volunteers’ commitment level. READ MORE

  5. 14. The Impact of Personal Norms, Environmental Awareness & Ascribed Responsibility on Pro Environmental Intentions of Young Travelers in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Samudika Perera; [2021]
    Keywords : Personal norms; pro environmental intentions; environmental awareness; ascribed responsibility; intention to involve in sustainable purchasing behaviors; intention to involve in recycling activities; intention to involve in preserving natural and local resources;

    Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between personal norms and pro environmental intentions of youth travelers in Sweden including the intention to involve in sustainable purchasing behaviors while travelling (IISPB), intention to involve in recycling activities while travelling (IIRA) and intention to preserve natural and local resources while travelling (IPNLR). Also the study aims to test the moderating impact that the environmental awareness and ascribed responsibility have on the relationship between personal norms and pro environmental intentions considered. READ MORE

  6. 15. Volunteering at an eco-community : The impact on the three basic psychological needs - a case study of Hästekasen Farm

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Parissa Amirian; [2021]
    Keywords : volunteer; farm; eco-community; psychological needs; motivation; degrowth;

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