Student Theses
Date of Award
Summer 7-28-2021
Abstract
Abstract Using the Volunteer Function Inventory (Clary et al., 1998), this descriptive research study gathered mean, median, and mode data of 42 United4Hope Church Coordinators (UCC) to further understand why each UCC had chosen to volunteer. This study is significant for U4H since these critical leaders provide leadership without traditional power sources and lead volunteers who can freely choose whether or not to follow. When applying Clary et al.’s (1998) 6-factor clusters, data showed that values (a means to express one’s altruistic and humanitarian values) motivation factors were the most significant factor across the group. This factor was followed by the understanding factor (a way to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities), and the social factor (a way to develop and strengthen social ties was also prevalent.
Advisor
Dr. Mark Hogan
Committee Member 1
Dr. Joy Kimmons
Committee Member 2
Dr. Pearl Sims
Department
Education, Department of
College
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Education (MEd)
Degree Level
Master's
Degree Grantor
Belmont University
Recommended Citation
Weber, Stanley, "Creating Sustainable Volunteer Programs: Understanding Why United4Hope's Church Coordinators Volunteer" (2021). Student Theses. 3.
https://repository.belmont.edu/education_theses/3
