Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Partnerships for the Goals, Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals |
Editors | Walter Leal Filho, Anabela Marisa Azul, Luciana Brandli, Amanda Lange Salvia, Tony Wall |
Place of Publication | Cham, Switzerland |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 1-11 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319710679 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 May 2020 |
Abstract
Volunteering takes multiple forms and can have different meanings depending on the context. Common definitions usually encompass the following dimensions: (i) voluntary provision of time, expertise, and/or labor on behalf of others, occasionally or regularly; (ii) material or financial reward not seen as main motivating factor; (iii) benefits for the general public good, beyond the volunteer’s familial circle; and (iv) whether activities are performed through a formal organization or informally (Cnaan et al. 1996; UN2002; IFRC 2011a; Graham et al. 2013; Hazeldine and Baillie Smith 2015; UNV 2018a). The terms
volunteering and volunteerism are often used interchangeably, but some argue that “volunteering” is centered on the volunteer as the main actor, while “volunteerism” relates to a wider set of stakeholders and practices (Schech et al. 2018). Volunteering is not synonymous with concepts such as altruism, benevolence, charity, civic service, gifting, mutual aid, philanthropy, self-help, social activism, solidarity, etc. but is frequently associated with them.
volunteering and volunteerism are often used interchangeably, but some argue that “volunteering” is centered on the volunteer as the main actor, while “volunteerism” relates to a wider set of stakeholders and practices (Schech et al. 2018). Volunteering is not synonymous with concepts such as altruism, benevolence, charity, civic service, gifting, mutual aid, philanthropy, self-help, social activism, solidarity, etc. but is frequently associated with them.
Publication series
Name | Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (ENUNSDG) |
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Publisher | Springer |
ISSN (Print) | 2523-7403 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2523-7411 |