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Volunteerism in Saudi Arabia: Profiles, Motivations and Perceptions of Volunteer Club Members

Volunteerism in Saudi Arabia: Profiles, Motivations and Perceptions of Volunteer Club Members

Gilbert Macalanda Talaue, Faris Saleh M Al-Turki, Abdulrahman Al-Zahrani, Mohammed Al-Aberi, Saad Al-Malki
Copyright: © 2018 |Volume: 5 |Issue: 3 |Pages: 15
ISSN: 2328-5494|EISSN: 2328-5508|EISBN13: 9781522547099|DOI: 10.4018/IJCESC.2018070101
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Talaue, Gilbert Macalanda, et al. "Volunteerism in Saudi Arabia: Profiles, Motivations and Perceptions of Volunteer Club Members." IJCESC vol.5, no.3 2018: pp.1-15. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJCESC.2018070101

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Talaue, G. M., Al-Turki, F. S., Al-Zahrani, A., Al-Aberi, M., & Al-Malki, S. (2018). Volunteerism in Saudi Arabia: Profiles, Motivations and Perceptions of Volunteer Club Members. International Journal of Civic Engagement and Social Change (IJCESC), 5(3), 1-15. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJCESC.2018070101

Chicago

Talaue, Gilbert Macalanda, et al. "Volunteerism in Saudi Arabia: Profiles, Motivations and Perceptions of Volunteer Club Members," International Journal of Civic Engagement and Social Change (IJCESC) 5, no.3: 1-15. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJCESC.2018070101

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Abstract

The study aimed to assess the profile of volunteerism in Saudi Arabia, particularly the Al-Jubail Volunteer Club and its impact to community. One-hundred ninety (190) members of the club are the respondents of the study. Descriptive research design was utilized to gain accurate profile of situation. It is found out that the demographic profile of volunteers coincides with some previous studies in terms of age bracket and occupation. Community concern motivated volunteers to participate. Volunteers perceived volunteering as a worthwhile activity. It is something that can improve and imply positive impact on their personal development. It is further concluded, volunteering can help in over-all development of its members and community as well.

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