Beyond CV building: the communal benefits of student volunteering

Anderson, Pauline; Green, Pat

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“…Additional related benefits include interpersonal communication skills and self-efficacy (Cunningham, Tunch, & Gallacher, 2013). Third , student volunteering has learning outcomes (Anderson & Green, 2012; O’Brien & Sarkis, 2014; Sydnor, Sass, Adeola, & Snuggs, 2014), as the learning experience outside the classroom is thought to be engaging, fun, interesting, and relatable to reality (Anderson & Green, 2012; Kilgo et al, 2015). Volunteer experience can benefit students up to at least 5 years after the volunteering has occurred (Sax, Astin, & Avalos, 1999).…”

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“…Fourth , student volunteering enables the development of positive citizenship values, social responsibility, and service (Astin & Sax, 1998; Sax et al, 1999; Wagner & Mathison, 2015). Volunteering develops students’ understanding of social issues and foster reciprocity, and an appreciation of the voluntary sector (Anderson & Green, 2012). Students also gain understanding of others, and keenness to volunteer in the future (Allahwala et al, 2013).…”

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The Multidimensional Benefits of University Student Volunteering: Psychological Contract, Expectations, and Outcomes

Haski‐Leventhal

Paull

Young

et al. 2019

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly

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Student volunteering has many benefits for students, universities, and nonprofit organizations (NPOs), but research on these from a multistakeholder perspective is scant. Using psychological contract theory, this article compares outcomes to expectations of students, universities, and NPOs, proposing a model of the benefits of volunteering to all three stakeholder groups. Based on a large-scale qualitative research with over 60 interviews in six Australian universities, the article offers an in-depth analysis of student volunteering benefits, surprises (benefits exceeding expectations), and disappointments (unmet expectations) for each stakeholder group. Some of these benefits align with existing literature, while others contribute new knowledge on the outcomes of student volunteering. The results show that training, preparation, and management of expectations have the potential to build positive benefits for all. It concludes with implications for universities and NPOs and directions for future research on student volunteering.

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The Multidimensional Benefits of University Student Volunteering: Psychological Contract, Expectations, and Outcomes

Haski‐Leventhal

Paull

Young

et al. 2019

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly

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“…Indeed, documented alliances between leading charities and certain universities, are paving the way for more widespread pedagogic and strategic developments (Bell et al, 2015). Such developments provide Universities with an opportunity to respond to the needs of students and local residents and businesses (Anderson and Green, 2012;Darwen and Rannard, 2011), while promoting their commitment to the health and well-being of their students, employees and the broader community. The current research therefore explores the experiences of undergraduate and postgraduate students at a number of British universities, who volunteer in the context of disability and chronic health difficulties.…”

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Benefits to University Students Through Volunteering in a Health Context: A New Model

Williamson

Wildbur

Bell

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British Journal of Educational Studies

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Student volunteering is increasingly part of the zeitgeist of modern Universities as they seek to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring the health, well-being and employability of their students, and contributing to the public good. However, research in this field remains limited. In this study individual interviews were used to explore 50 British University students' experiences of volunteering within a health setting. Forty-five participants reported positive experiences of sustained volunteering whilst five were recruited specifically because they had stopped volunteering earlier than they had intended. Using grounded theory, a three phase model was developed which comprises five themes capturing key elements of the development and maintenance of student volunteering. Phase one-'Getting involved' outlines the 'motives and catalysts' for students starting to volunteer. Phase two-'Maintaining commitment' includes three components ('Making connections' 'Developing resilience' and 'Keeping the balance'), which represent important ingredients in sustained volunteering participation. Phase three-'Reaping the rewards' focuses on the benefits of volunteering identified by participants in relation to employability and self-development. We discuss our findings in relation to how successful volunteering enhances key components of psychological well-being: and facilitates 'flourishing' among student volunteers. The findings provide valuable insight into the motivations, behaviours and rewards that contribute to the initiation and sustaining of student volunteering. Further, they have implications for Universities involved in initiatives which include the training, mentoring and support of student volunteers.

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“…In the United Kingdom universities have used volunteering as one way of enhancing student employability (Anderson, 2012). Students' volunteering does not merely represent response to the different social needs and problems, but it also develops skills, competencies and self-awareness of the individual who volunteers (Leko-Šimić, 2018).…”

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Volunteering Of University Students As A Resource For The Development Of Higher Education

Pevnaya¹

2019

The European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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Beyond CV building: the communal benefits of student volunteering

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The Multidimensional Benefits of University Student Volunteering: Psychological Contract, Expectations, and Outcomes

The Multidimensional Benefits of University Student Volunteering: Psychological Contract, Expectations, and Outcomes

Benefits to University Students Through Volunteering in a Health Context: A New Model

Volunteering Of University Students As A Resource For The Development Of Higher Education

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