Insight examines motivations for volunteering
The December issue of “Insight” from the NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) looks at what motivates people to volunteer their time.
The report, Something for nothing, includes a table explaining the three broad motivations for volunteering: consumption (the “here and now”, the enjoyment and benefits of volunteering); investment (the future rewards from investing today’s volunteer hours); and altruism (a genuine selfless act benefiting others).
Something for nothing is available for download at: http://www.nzier.org.nz/Site/Publications/NZIER_Insight.aspx
* NZIER Insights are short notes designed to stimulate discussion on topical issues or to illustrate frameworks available for analysing economic problems.