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Publication Date: June 1982
Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America
Author(s): Hedy Peyser; Elaine K. Hollander
Research Area: Health; Social conditions
Keywords: Volunteerism; Jewish Organizations; Elderly
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Results of this study indicate that various reasons for volunteering include (in rank order of importance) helping/serving others, attaining self-satisfaction, utilizing spare time, fulfilling social duty/religious obligation, obtaining experience, and social interaction. Differences in motivation based on age and on residency vs. non-residency were significant. The study indicates that volunteer work enhances self-image and that there is a positive relationship between motivation, self-image, and commitment.
In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, 58:4.