Why do people volunteer? Is it for money? Is it for altruistic motives? Or, is there another unexplored motive? In her case study on a not-for-profit organization, Nirupama Akella investigates the reasons behind people's actions of voluntarism, and what she finds may surprise you! This case study, originally conducted for a master's thesis, has been developed into a book. The book, written in simple language, reveals astonishing results-- a dimension of volunteer motivations which has never come to light.
Why do people volunteer? Is it for money? Is it for altruistic motives? Or, is there another unexplored motive? In her case study on a not-for-profit ...