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| Motivation to volunteer among senior center participants | | Author(s) | Manoj Pardasani |
| Journal title | Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 61, no 3, April 2018 |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis, April 2018 |
| Pages | pp 313-333 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Day centres ; Neighbourhoods, communities etc ; Participation ; Social contacts ; Voluntary work [elderly] ; Attitude ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Senior centers in the United States play a vital role in the ageing continuum of care as the focal points of a community-based system of services targeting independent older adults to promote their social integration and civic engagement. Although several studies have evaluated the diversity of senior center programmes, demographic characteristics of participants and benefits of participation, very few have explored motivations to volunteer among participants. Many senior centers rely on a cadre of participants who volunteer there to assist with programmes and meal services. However a systematic examination of volunteering interests and the rationale for volunteering among senior center participants has been missing from the literature. This mixed-methods study, conducted at a large suburban senior center, explored the interests and motivations of volunteerism among the participants. The study found that there was limited interest in volunteering among senior center participants. Those who were motivated to volunteer wanted to do so in order to stay connected with their community. There was strong interest in volunteering for single events or projects rather than a long-term commitment. Implications for senior centers are discussed. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-180525237 A |
| Classmark | NMC: RH: TMB: TOA: GHH: DP: 7T |
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