Journal article
Volunteers work for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer rights: Motivations at a Rochester social justice organization
Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, Vol.28(1), pp.39-53
2016
Abstract
The reasons volunteers contribute to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) social justice organizations are multifaceted and need further exploration. This pilot study (N = 35) sought to understand volunteer motivations at a Rochester, New York social justice organization fighting for LGBTQ rights. Understanding motivations for volunteerism and volunteers' perceptions about the relative advantages and obstacles of current volunteer experiences at their agency were the primary goals of the study. The study found that these volunteers are motivated primarily by their personal values, mission of the organization, and desire to develop and maintain social relationships with the LGBTQ community. Implications for volunteer resource management and research are explored. © 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Details
- Title
- Volunteers work for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer rights: Motivations at a Rochester social justice organization
- Authors
- Trevor G Gates (Author) - State University of New York, United StatesE B Russell (Author) - Nazareth College, United StatesJ Gainsburg (Author) - Gay Alliance, United States
- Publication details
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, Vol.28(1), pp.39-53
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2016
- DOI
- 10.1080/10538720.2016.1124352
- ISSN
- 1053-8720
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451068002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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