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Volunteer Faces & Voices Study: The role of Volunteering in a Volunteer’s life: Perspectives and Meanings from Volunteers' Personal Experiences

This study paper analyses the experiences of 150 volunteers from 10 European countries.

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Volunteering WA supported research project wins an international prize for contribution to volunteering research

The paper details findings from a national study of non-volunteers led by Professor Kirsten Holmes (Curtin University), which was supported by Volunteering WA and funded by the Australian Research Council.

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Exploring Volunteer Turnover Reasons, Intentions, and Behavior. WA 2024

This research has practical application for VIOs seeking to improve volunteer retention. The article identifies 7 main reasons for volunteer turnover, finding that 3 of the main reasons for volunteer turnover differ from reasons for employee turnover.

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The European Volunteer Management Ethics Guide

This guide has been developed for volunteer managers across Europe with the aim of setting a consistent standard of practice. The Ethics Guide is a practical tool, highlighting five core principles, component parts, and a range of actions to implement and support them.

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Time Well Spent 2023: Volunteering Among The Global Majority

This research conducted for the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) in the UK delves into the volunteering experiences of the ‘global majority’.

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Engaging volunteers – A Comprehensive Literature Review

This literature review is for AmeriCorps, the largest grant provider for volunteering and community services in the USA.

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Aesthetics And Ethics of Islamic Giving – Religious Moral Economy

This study identifies and draws together the elements that make up the ethics of Islamic giving (compulsory and voluntary) which is one of the pillars of the Islamic faith.

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Unpacking the Volunteer Experience: The Influence of Volunteer Management on Retention and Promotion of the Organisation

This research examines how volunteer experiences influence retention and the likelihood of recommending the organisation to others.

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Research Findings: Impact of COVID-19 on University Students’ Volunteering – Emerging Trends and Way Forward

This research explores how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted university student volunteering in WA.

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Recruitment of volunteers with immigrant backgrounds: The impact of structural and individual aspects

Volunteering is associated with health-promoting benefits for both recipients and volunteers and may contribute to a more inclusive society. However, studies have shown a persistent pattern of social inequality among those who volunteer.