...organisation which aims to help and provide shelter for children who are being abandoned, abused at risk and also children from the drug field community. (Byran n.d.) The aim of this proposal is to present strategies which are relevant to help Shelter Home Malaysia to expand and reach out to a higher base of people. Among the challenges address are the lack of funding and also lack of volunteers. A coordinated plan is carefully drafted along with contacts of sponsors attached to the proposal. Volunteers Volunteer is a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for aservice or undertaking. They are person who performs a service willingly and without pay.Not-for-profit membership organizations such as ASSE rely on their volunteers to fulfill their vision and goals (Camplin 2009). Getting enough of the right people is always an ongoing concern to all non-profit organizations. Lack of volunteers is a main problem that is currently being faced by Shelter Home. In order to operate all the ongoing activities and events smoothly, more volunteers must be recruited. People volunteer for a number of different reasons, ranging from a desire to learn new skills, have fun or make a difference. Some are completely devoted to the cause, while others simply wish to do their bit where they can. In actual fact, many of the reasons for volunteering abroad are the same as those for volunteering at home but here there is the added bonus of getting to travel. However volunteering...
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...In order to complete this module I have successfully achieved a place within the West Yorkshire Police as a community volunteer. In order to achieve this I firstly had fill out an online application, giving some personal details and a brief description of why I wanted to become a volunteer. My description included several reasons on why I wanted this, my main one being that I had always wanted to join the police as it has always been my dream job, by starting as a volunteer I felt as though this would gain me a step closer to this. After waiting around a week I received an email asking me to come to a meeting, this would entail a vetting check and going over what being a community volunteer would include. The next day I received an email stating I had passed the checks and I was now a community volunteer within West Yorkshire Police. I have only recently become a volunteer so have not had much of the volunteer experience within the police. As I am now a community volunteer I am now logged on to the Police duty sheet, this is a website which provides volunteering opportunities when they are available. It gives a time, place and some information about what the session would entail. Since becoming a volunteer I have had two opportunities, the first was doing door to door talks within a neighbourhood speaking to them about crime prevention and handing out leaflets. There were several of us going round the neighbourhood. We worked alongside PCSO’s handing out the leaflets and...
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...Czarina Miara O. Raña Ms. Valera COM32 I. Rationale Volunteers wish to assist others in life, rather than just themselves. The benefit volunteers receive is a mere personal satisfaction in knowing they have helped out others. There are many ways to volunteer which doesn't require much on your part, but for the people it helps, it would mean the world. Today's generation has a lot more distractions than previous generations. Yet despite our busy schedules, most young people still find time to get involved with their community. I believe that everyone, especially the more fortunate, has a certain obligation to give back to their community. II. Program The Lasallian Community Development Center (LCDC), guided by the La Sallian values, is the lead unit of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas in initiating community development endeavors geared towards social development. The Lasallian Community Development Center, plan services, run support, increase people's skills, resourcing the community to meet needs, improve quality of life, defining priorities, and empowering individuals and communities. It does build up confidence to tackle such problems as effectively as any local action can. LCDC seeks to enable individuals and communities to grow and change according to their own needs and priorities. III. Beneficiary LCDC distributed a quantity of school supplies to students and teachers attending the ( ) The project wants to empower and encourage...
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...Volunteer motivation People use their time and efforts to volunteer for various reasons (Bang & Ross, 2009). It means that different volunteers may have different reasons for the same activity or may have same reason in various activities. (Cuskelly et al., 2006) Also, volunteer motivations are that people want to help others and for a personal or social benefit. (Hoye et al., 2008) In this regard, there are numerous studies about the motivations of sports volunteers that using different models or scales as follows: Olympic Volunteer Motivation Scale (OVMS) (Giannoulakis et al., 2007), five factors (altruistic value, personal development, community concern, ego enhancement, and social approval) (Wang, 2006), five factors (solidary, purposive, external traditions, commitment/status, and skills) (Smith and Dickson, 2013), systemic quality of life model (SQOL) (Shye, 2010) In order to understand the motivations of volunteers in Mega-sporting events, a study by Giannoulakis et al. (2007) investigated motivations of volunteers...
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...An active volunteering community fosters social cohesion and narrows social divides. It makes for a kinder, gentler and happier society. Individuals give their time and services willingly without expecting any compensation or benefits. It is heartening that volunteer rates have been rising in many countries and have made a difference in every society, at every level and in every sector. How do nonprofits engage their volunteers? Volunteering is an activity which benefits the community and receives no financial payment. Volunteer activities should not replace the work of paid staff. Volunteers are meant to assist in building the capacity of organizations. In general terms, volunteers represent an unpaid workforce available to assist nonprofit...
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...LAGUNA PIT BULLS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM “LPB DOG ATE / KUYA” Goal: To keep the dogs in our care emotionally happy and physically attractive as a means of increasing their chances at adoption and enhancing their lives. Description: Volunteer will assist with cleaning, brushing, talking and socializing with the dogs. Volunteer may interact with dogs while they are in their cages or take them into our visitation area for some “Ate/Kuya Bonding Time”. Qualifications: Volunteer must relate well to dogs and be comfortable handling them. Volunteer must talk to dogs in a soothing tone and understand their body language. Save the Laguna Pit Bulls 2013 “LPB CENTER ASSISTANT” Goal: To provide the dogs a clean and healthy environment living up to the required standards of the Bureau of Animanl Industry (BAI). Description: To assist the Caretakers with their daily cleaning routine to maintain the cleanliness of the dog cages and the Center. Volunteers will also assist in the Site Maintenance like clearing of land, planting vegetables and developing the dog activity area and other LPB Center Projects. Qualifications: Volunteer must be able to do physically strenuous work routines. Save the Laguna Pit Bulls 2013 “LPB ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT” Description: To assist the LPB Administrative Center Coordinator in filing and consolidating forms, dog records, inventory and other paper works in the site. Qualifications: Volunteers must have good coordination...
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...TITLE: Why volunteer? Factors that motivate volunteer behaviour in a church, from the perspective of the volunteer. AUTHUR: 31889638 HMPYC80 Assignment 02 Page 1 Unique Number: 657101 COVER LETTER Mr James Guilder Kenneth Copeland Ministries Milton Office Park Avocet Close Bromhoff 2196 Dear Sir In our most recent meeting you expressed some frustration at the ministries inability to retain volunteers for its various projects. I believe I may be able to assist in this regard. As you know, I am currently an honours student in Psychology at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and as such I have a special interest in the factors which motivate the behaviour of different individuals. As part of my honours course work I am required to complete a research project, which is to be submitted to my peers for review. My research topic for my course work is “Why do people do volunteer work?” Since this research topic could potentially aid the ministry in better understanding how to attract and retain volunteers it seems appropriate to propose and request permission to complete this research project on behalf of the ministry. I therefore herewith include my research proposal. I hope to hear from you soon. Kind regards, Candice Keen 5 Disa Street Morningside Ext 2 2196 Page 2 Sandton Why volunteer? The experiences and motivations of church volunteers. Research Project Overview and Purpose Volunteers are a vital part of how a church...
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...RECRUITMENT & RETENTION OF THE VOLUNTEER:: RECRUITMENT & RETENTION OF THE VOLUNTEER THE MISSING PIECE OF THE FIRE SERVICE THE MISSING PIECE OF THE FIRE SERVICE August 15, 2002 Prepared By: Franklin Woodrow Wilson II Lieutenant, Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................... iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ....................................................................................... iv INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 1 HISTORY OF THE FIRE SERVICE ......................................................................... 4 RECRUITMENT ........................................................................................................ 6 MARKETING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ............................................................... 6 ISSUES AND DIVERSITY CHALLENGES ............................................................... 7 CRITICAL AREAS TO INCREASE RECRUITMENT ............................................ 9 COMMUNITY .................................................................................................... 9 SELF ESTEEM ................................................................................................. 10 NEEDS ............................................................................................................ 10 PHILOSOPHY ........
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...“Volunteers” By: Jeffrey Johnson PA571 October 15, 2011 Professor Joann Boy Table of content I. Introduction Thesis Statement II. Body Why is volunteering important to a nonprofit organization? What a good way to recruit volunteers? How can volunteers are rewarded with? When does volunteering end with a nonprofit or profit organization? III. Conclusion IV. References Introduction It’s has been great and exciting atmosphere to served as a volunteer at Grip Outreach for Youth. First, the reason is volunteering important to a non-profit organization. I have gain much experience on volunteering from my local church; as example they have always needed individuals to help with mailings, newsletter, and etc. Secondly, what are some good ways to recruit volunteers? Some organization has been making people fill-out a volunteer application, background checks, and etc. For example, my local church has been asking the members of the church body to volunteer when the church needs help with the administrative duties. Thirdly, how can volunteers are rewarded for their services from an organization? For example, the Grip outreach for youth has been given an appreciation dinner for their volunteers at a local church in the Cabrini Green area. Fourth, when does volunteering end with a nonprofit or profit organization? As I have been going to the local church in my community that volunteering is grateful thing...
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...Student details | Name | Kristy-Anne Rix | Student Number | S2839420 | Course | Communication Media | Unit details | Unit code | Com16 | Unit name | Developing research and analytical skills | Unit tutor | Guy | Assessment Item details | | Due date | | Word count | 2162 | Extension granted | □ No □ Yes | Extension date | | Is this a resubmission? | □ No □ Yes | Resubmission date | | ACADEMIC INTEGRITY DECLARATION Breaches of academic integrity (cheating, plagiarism, falsification of data, collusion) seriously compromise student learning, as well as the University’s assessment of the effectiveness of that learning and the academic quality of the University’s awards. All breaches of academic integrity are taken seriously and could result in penalties including failure in the course and exclusion from the University. Students should be aware that the University uses text-matching software to safeguard the quality of student learning and that your assignment will be checked using this software. I acknowledge and agree that the examiner of this assessment item may, for the purpose of marking this assessment item: 1 reproduce this assessment item and provide a copy to another Griffith staff member; and/ 2 submit this assessment item to a text-matching service. This web-based service will retain a copy of this assessment item for checking the work of other students, but will not reproduce it in any form. Examiners will only award...
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...of people around the world volunteer their time and skills to improve the lives of the less fortunate. Students, civic groups and retirees are many of the groups that respond to the call to volunteer. Volunteerism can be done locally, but sometimes volunteerism takes place in distant places. Some volunteers spend weeks, months and sometimes years, helping organizations and less fortunate communities. Some people argue that some volunteers do this type of work, not to help others but only to help themselves. Does volunteerism help or harm communities, who are looking for assistance from volunteers? Volunteerism is a great opportunity for everyone to get experience in the field. It is a great opportunity to give back and to get experience dealing with issues they may not see in their daily lives. Also it is an excellent way of learning about other cultures, and the less fortunate and the issues that they face. Volunteering is the easiest way to get involved by using your knowledge and skills to help others. Often, I volunteer with local not for profit groups assisting them with events or whatever they need to accomplish. I am always looking for something that I can volunteer my time and skills as a way of giving back to the community. Although volunteers receive no monetary reward, knowing that they are doing something good to benefit everyone rewards them. Also, it is a great way of networking with others, who may share your same views. I volunteer because I see it as a need...
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...still in high school, I had many opportunities to participate in charitable activities, especially volunteer work. I, along with my friends, established an association which was called “The Lucky Grass Flower”. This was the place that we used to shelter the disadvantaged children and orphan in our city. We received so much support and help from the school and other media communications. This helped us a lot in completing our care for the children. In addition, the most important thing was that all the things we did came from our hearts, and this was our motivation for this activity. That was the first volunteer work that I participated in, and it was also the most significant voluntary work that I have ever taken part in. Also in my country, Vietnam, the Communist Youth League is running a very large and meaningful volunteer program for undergraduate students every summer, and it is named "The Green Summer Volunteer Campaign". This volunteer program is very useful for all young people. In participating in this program, the volunteers will be involved with the diversity and richness of activities. However, to be involved in this program, students must undergo a very serious selection contest, based on some certain criteria. Most of the volunteers who are selected are usually those who have good academic achievement. Although I am not lucky enough to join “The Green Summer Volunteer Campaign” because I am not going to college in Vietnam, I still feel very proud when...
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...Working and volunteer work are two similar things but different as well. Working is where a person is employed by a person within a company where you are paid based on the position you were hired for. Volunteer work is where the individual does work that is very much needed as well but does not receive a pay for that work. I will be writing about how work and volunteer work can have an impact on people and communities throughout the world. Work is needed to provide a person with basic needs to provide for themselves and even for their family. In order for this to happen the person must meet the requirements the company is looking for in a future employee. Without work a person or family cannot pay the bills needed to keep their home, vehicle, electricity, gas, and even food for their family. Many people have a job to meet these needs by staying focused on what they need to achieve to stay with that employer. However, there are people who just have a job that do not have prerequisites because the company provides training for those future employees. A person may have a job just to meet those needs but are not happy with that job. This is because the company and that employee both benefit from work arrangement. The company hires the individual to work in their company and the individual gets paid, therefore he/she is able to provide for themselves and/or their family. When I worked in a photo lab I developed pictures for customers and also helped in retouching pictures...
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...Assignment: 70 HRPYC81 Research report for project: PYC4809 Title: What motivates people to do volunteer work? Examination period: October/November 2013 Contents What motivates people to do volunteer work? Abstract Introduction The motivation of people to volunteer has long fascinated those researching and working alongside volunteers. Understanding the motivational drives of those who volunteer has long been a recurring theme preoccupying much of literature on volunteering. According to research by Esmond and Dunlop (2004), what actually motivates a person to volunteer is a complex and vexing question, yet understanding these motivations can be of great assistance to organisation. Every year millions of people around the world give of their time and energy to make a difference through volunteering (Esmond, 2004). The types of volunteer activities engaged in by people are as varied as the volunteers themselves and their value to their communities and society as a whole remains immeasurable. Understanding the underlying motivational drives of those who volunteer has been a recurring theme preoccupying much of literature on volunteering. So what is it that motivates and moves people into action, to get up, to go and to volunteer? An examination of previous research investigating this complex issue follows. Literature review According to tutorial letter 103 for HRPYC81 (2013, p.5), “Volunteerism may be defined as contributing one’s time or...
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...• I volunteer at the Kindred Rehabilitation center, located at Ira E Woods Ave in Grapevine to learn about the elderly. Although, when I joined the organization, I wasn’t too sure of what to expect so, I decided to visit one of their facility on a lovely weekend for four hours between 11am and 3pm. Apparently, on getting there, most of the residents were just getting up while others were walking towards there lounging area for their lunch. I sat with them to discuss issues within the facility. Interestingly, a lot of valuable information regarding this diverse community was shared. Specifically, the issue with the religion code of conduct between the employees and the management. The board of management has just accommodated the Muslims female employees to use hijab within the facility but unfortunately, some of the residents find it offensive because of their misconceptions. I totally understand how our society view Muslims, especially Muslim women who wear the veil or hijab since the past decade and particularly since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Muslim community in the United States has experienced an increased level of social and religious scrutiny. The diverse group and people that we work with has shown how easy it can be to stereotype one another based on background, race, culture and belief. I have always thought Nursing home (Rehabilitation centers) were only for the elderly but I later came to realize that it’s not only for the elderly. Perhaps, anybody...
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