The Motivation of Volunteers in The Nature Conservancy-Ohio Chapter, a Non-Profit Environmental Organization.

King, Karen N.; Lynch, Cynthia V.

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ERIC Number: EJ557802

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Publication Date: 1998

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The Motivation of Volunteers in The Nature Conservancy-Ohio Chapter, a Non-Profit Environmental Organization.

King, Karen N.; Lynch, Cynthia V.

Journal of Volunteer Administration, v16 n2 p5-11 Win 1998

Survey responses from 86 of 125 volunteers for the Nature Conservancy-Ohio Chapter revealed altruistic motivations for 62.7%. They had multiple reasons for volunteering, including social and egoistic, which should be taken into account by volunteer administrators in making assignments. (SK)

Descriptors: Altruism, Conservation (Environment), Motivation, Nonprofit Organizations, Volunteers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Ohio

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