Meanings of Volunteer Work: A Study With Members of a Lutheran Institution

Abstract

Este artigo pode ser copiado, distribuído, exibido, transmitido ou adaptado desde que citados, de forma clara e explícita, o nome da revista, a edição, o ano e as páginas nas quais o artigo foi publicado originalmente, mas sem sugerir que a RAM endosse a reutilização do artigo. Esse termo de licenciamento deve ser explicitado para os casos de reutilização ou distribuição para terceiros. Não é permitido o uso para fins comerciais. Branco, 50, Santa Lúcia, Vitória -ES -Brasil -CEP 29056-264 E-mail: pietraborchardt@gmail.com MÔNICA DE FATIMA BIANCO Doctor in Production Engineering from the Polytechnic School College at the Universidade de São Paulo (USP). College professor/researcher for the Department of Management at the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Ufes). Avenida Fernando Ferrari, 514, Goiabeiras, Vitória -ES -Brasil -CEP 29075-910May 11, 2015. Acceptance: June 21, 2016. Evaluation system: double blind review. UNIVERSIDADE PRESBITERIANA MACKENZIE. Silvio Popadiuk (Editor), Eda Castro Lucas de Souza (Associate Editor), p. 61-84.• In addition, it extends the discussion on volunteering, by entering the management of religious institutions that are supported by the help of volunteers. Key methodological aspects: A qualitative approach to research was adopted and data were gathered in documents, interviews, and non-participant observation of the board meetings of a lutheran church synod in Southeast Brazil. The perspective used to analyze data was that the production of meanings is also a means for interpreting. Besides, using associating ideas mapping technique allowed the identification of categories based on the content and logical sequence of discourse. Summary of key results:The study found eight meanings of work: identification with the lutheran ethics; integrity and image of the institution; unit; conditions and willingness to participate; incentive from others; relation with the profession; pleasant relationship between a board of directors; and monitoring, support, and recognition. Key considerations/conclusions: The study revealed a better understanding for volunteering at a religious organization on how to think about ways to manage it. Also, it was realized that the experiences and interaction with others shape the individual and his or her relationship with the church, and that the meaning of work has a different relationship to each religion. KEYWORDSMeanings of work. Volunteer work. Management. Religious volunteering. Lutheran church.

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