Volume
39
Issue
2
Abstract
Master volunteers provide critical links between clientele and Extension professionals through active partnerships. What motivates them to become involved and stay involved? Descriptive and correlational research data were statistically analyzed from a stratified random sample of 288 Ohio State University Extension master volunteers. Responses from a 28-item mailed questionnaire revealed that achievement was rated as the most important motive for beginning service as a master volunteer. As they continued to volunteer, affiliation became the most important motive. Intrinsic forms of recognition (e.g., receiving compliments) were rated most important. The results are useful for current and future volunteer program development.
Recommended Citation
Wolford, M., Cox, K., & Culp, K. (2001). Effective Motivators for Master Volunteer Program Development. The Journal of Extension, 39(2), Article 11. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol39/iss2/11
