AEGiS-09IAC: Volunteer motivation and retention in a voluntary AIDS service organisation.

9th International AIDS Conference


Berlin, Germany — June 6-11, 1993

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Volunteer motivation and retention in a voluntary AIDS service organisation.

Int Conf AIDS 1993 Jun 6-11; 9:119 (abstract no. WS-D16-4)
Calvert GM; Terrence Higgins Trust, London, U.K.

AIM: To identify any motivational factors which might influence the retention and or dropout of volunteers in a volunteer led A.S.O.

METHOD: Using relevant theories of motivation as a rationale a questionnaire was designed and administered to 194 incoming volunteers. A response rate of 61% was obtained. Volunteers were tracked over a period of one year and their point of departure noted. The results were analysed using factor and regression techniques.

RESULTS: Four motivational factors were identified. It was found that a need for personal control, not being angry about HIV/AIDS and the level of education predicted retention.

CONCLUSIONS: The results are discussed with reference to the application of existing motivation theory for volunteers. Indications for further research are noted including a possible model of volunteer motivation for future reference.

Keywords: AEGIS, Voluntary Workers, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Motivation, Organizations, HIV Infections, Retention (Psychology), Questionnaires, Voluntary Health Agencies, ICA9KWDaegis,voluntaryworkers,acquiredimmunodeficiencysyndrome,motivation,organizations,hivinfections,retention(psychology),questionnaires,voluntaryhealthagencies,ica9
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