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Looking through the Lens of Theory of Change: Long-Term Goals and Interventions as Sources of Community Volunteerism Initiatives
Open AccessJournal Type: Research/Technical NoteSubject: EducationSubject Field: Higher Education ResearchVolume:173, Issue: 1, May, 2025Publish Date: 27 May 2025

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Pages: 977-1000

Abstract

Volunteerism with unclear goals is a problem. With this, I explored the viewpoints and standpoints of community volunteers on volunteerism initiatives. I used a descriptive qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews with fifteen participants selected through purposive sampling. Upon analyzing the information I gathered using thematic analysis, I found that many volunteers are driven by personal goals, which may overlook community needs. Yet, they remain emotionally committed despite limited support and training. Based on these findings, I recommend that local agencies design more responsive and sustainable volunteer programs to support long-term goals and initiatives. Use this studys themes and emerging subthemes as variables and indicators for quantitative research.

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