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VOLUNTEER MOTIVATION NUMBER SIX

In previous weeks we’ve looked at the volunteer motivations of altruism, ideology, life changes, social life, incentives and rewards.

Now let’s look at just one more motivation based on:

LIFE CRISIS

Some people are motivated by life crisis factors. These people have often experienced a life crisis either of their own or someone close to them. Life threatening illness is an example. They often then volunteer for organisations that have been of assistance in dealing with these life factors and crisis.

This is an extremely powerful motivation and involves deep psychological and emotional aspects for the volunteer. This motivation is one of the most emotional ‘heart’ based motivations for volunteering.

ONE QUOTE

Gratitude is not only the greatest virtue but the mother of all the rest – Cicero

From the quotes book Beyond Just Words:502 Inspirational Quotes for Those Who Serve!

Enjoy!

Judy

Dr Judy Esmond
An International Expert on Volunteering

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Here’s your weekly quick read idea on:

VOLUNTEER MOTIVATION NUMBER FIVE

In previous weeks we’ve looked at the volunteer motivations of altruism, ideology, life changes, social life and here’s another motivation to consider.

It’s based on INCENTIVES AND REWARDS.

Some people are motivated by incentives and rewards.   The rewards might be tangible, such as free gifts, discounts or tax deductions.  Intangible rewards include self-development, learning of new skills or the possibility of being able to mix with influential people to advance and build their careers.   You can attract these people by offering a variety of these incentives.

Now remember do not judge motivations but find ways to attract people to volunteering based on these motivations.

ONE QUOTE

People don’t buy products, they buy the expectation of benefits – Theodore Levitt

This quote and the volunteer motivation ideas are adapted from the best selling book on successful volunteer recruiting Count Me In! 501 Ideas on Recruiting Volunteers.

Enjoy!

Judy

Dr Judy Esmond
An International Expert on Volunteering

Here’s your weekly quick read idea on:

VOLUNTEER MOTIVATION NUMBER FOUR

In previous weeks I have mentioned a range of volunteer motivations – altruism, ideology, life changes, etc and I’m adding another one for you now.

I call it the SOCIAL LIFE.

Many people, including some retirees, may be seeking to remain active, mix with others and fill their leisure time with satisfying activities.

Others may be seeking to meet new people or to combat loneliness and isolation through social interaction with others.

You can attract both types of people by emphasizing the social and leisure aspects of volunteering. But be sure to focus on ‘meeting new people’, rather than ‘curing loneliness’. People will talk about volunteering to meet new people, but few will talk about volunteering because they were lonely.

ONE QUOTE

You can make more friends in two months by becoming really interested in other people, than you can in two years by trying to get people interested in you – Dale Carnegie

This quote and the volunteer motivation ideas are adapted from the best selling book on successful volunteer recruiting Count Me In! 501 Ideas on Recruiting Volunteers.

Enjoy!

Judy

Dr Judy Esmond
An International Expert on Volunteering

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