Social Movements and Activist-Protest Volunteering

Mati, Jacob Mwathi; Wu, Fengshi; Edwards, Bob; Taraboulsi, Sherine N. El; Smith, David H.

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“…Volunteer activist leaders are critical for sustaining and growing social movements (Carman & Nesbit, 2013 ; Louis et al, 2020 ; Mati et al, 2016 ). The environmental movement in particular has grown substantially over the last decade while having a heavy reliance of volunteer groups (Gulliver et al, 2021b ).…”

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“…Effectively supporting volunteers engaging in leadership tasks for these groups remains a significant challenge. Yet the substantial literature investigating paid leadership is in contrast to the comparative lack of research on volunteer activist leaders, who operate in a context with different motivations and incentives (Mati et al, 2016 ; Nesbit et al, 2016 ; Smith, 2015 ). Previous researchers have pointed to the unique dimensions of voluntary activist leadership (Chiariello, 2008 ; Ganz & McKenna, 2018 ; Nesbit et al, 2016 ).…”

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“…In contrast, volunteer activist leaders have fuzzy, ill-defined roles, no renumeration, no particular status, and a record of ongoing struggle and failure (Gulliver et al, 2022 ; Louis, 2009 ; Nesbit et al, 2016 ). Furthermore, research examining volunteer participation in activism (also called ‘activist/protest volunteering’, see Mati et al, 2016 ) most commonly focuses on what motivates individuals to participate in collective action, usually on a one-off, or occasional, basis (e.g., Van Zomeren, 2013 ). These occasional volunteer behaviors may be driven by different motivations than sustained volunteer activist leadership behaviors (Alisat & Riemer, 2015 ; Gulliver et al, 2022 ).…”

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Resources that Help Sustain Environmental Volunteer Activist Leaders

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Environmental activism organizations depend on recruiting and retaining individuals willing to engage in leadership tasks on a voluntary basis. This study examined the resources which help or hinder sustained environmental volunteer activist leadership behaviors. Interviews with 21 environmental volunteer activist leaders were analyzed within a Resource Mobilization Theory framework. While six resources supporting sustained engagement in volunteer activist leadership behaviors were identified, only three were sought by all participants: time, community support, and social relationships. Money, volunteers and network connections were considered valuable resources, however their acquisition generated significant additional administrative burdens. Social relationships sustained volunteer activist leaders through fostering feelings of positive emotions connected with the group. We conclude with suggestions for organizations seeking to increase retention of activist volunteer leaders: namely larger organizations sharing their resources to reduce administrative demands on volunteer activist leaders in smaller organizations; developing movement infrastructure groups to build and sustain networks; and the prioritization of positive relationships within volunteer teams.

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“…Volunteerism is a multi-dimensional phenomenon involving human capital development, serving as job creation platform and socio-economic assistance for the poor and all who need it (Toraldo, Contu and Mangia, 2016). Widespread socio-economic hardships can trigger volunteering among populations sympathetic to those experiencing such hardships, setting in motion mutual aid, solidarity and self-help (Mati, 2017). Youth volunteer activities (YVAs) can deliver substantial benefits to young men and women, enhance social cohesion, encourage human and social capital formation and improve the quality of life in communities (International Labour Organisation, 2011).…”

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Youth Volunteering for Development in South Africa

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2021

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Youth unemployment and the quest for empowerment have led to a growing surge in youth volunteerism in South Africa. The objective of this paper is consequently to examine how youth volunteer activities (YVAs) have offered opportunities and created an enabling development environment for young men and women to be employable, thereby improving their qualityof life. To be able to achieve this objective, the researchers used quantitative methodologies to generate data for analysis. The researchers relied on secondary information from Statistics South Africa’s (StatsSA) database. The study found that the youth volunteer rate has increased over the past decade by 2.1 percentage points from 3.7% to 5.8%. It also found that youthvolunteerism has become a way of life and a route to fulltime employment that assured them and improved their quality of life.

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“…The costs to communities in opposition are also high but less simple to quantify. Many of those who oppose projects do so in their own time, as volunteers working on behalf of other locals (Mati, Fengshi, Edwards, Taraboulsi El, & Smith, 2016). Studies in engagement demonstrate that such situations impact communities across a variety of indicators (Cox, Frere, West, & Wiseman, 2010).…”

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Next generation engagement: Setting a research agenda for community engagement in Australia's infrastructure sector

2019

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The global infrastructure sector is thriving. But community opposition to major projects is also rising. Australian examples demonstrate the policy backflips, reputational pitfalls, and financial costs of project delays and cancellations. Failures to engage communities are surprising, given the widespread adoption of community engagement (CE) principles and the increasing professionalization of CE roles. If acceptance of the need for CE in infrastructure is more widespread than ever, why are we not seeing smoother project delivery, reduced protest, and cost savings? This paradox is the driving force behind the Next Generation Engagement project. This article offers a practitioners’ perspective to introduce the project and present key findings from its 12‐month pilot study aiming to establish a transdisciplinary, industry‐led research agenda for CE in Australia's infrastructure sector. The article contributes to our understanding of CE literature and research codesign. It maps out the top five priority themes for future research to support infrastructure selection, planning and delivery. The research agenda provides guidance for policy, and practice, offering consolidated, research‐based insights for policymakers and practitioners.

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Social Movements and Activist-Protest Volunteering

Cited by 13 publications

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Resources that Help Sustain Environmental Volunteer Activist Leaders

Resources that Help Sustain Environmental Volunteer Activist Leaders

Youth Volunteering for Development in South Africa

Next generation engagement: Setting a research agenda for community engagement in Australia's infrastructure sector

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