Of the 28 motives, what is your most important motive to volunteer?
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It is God's expectation that people will help each other
I adhere to the agency's specific goals
If I did not volunteer there would be no one to carry out this volunteer work
I did not have anything else to do with my time
I was lonely
I have more free time
I wanted to gain some practical experience toward paid employment
I wanted to broaden my horizons
Being involved with this agency is considered prestigious
Volunteering for others makes me feel better about myself
Volunteering in this agency provides challenging activities
Most people in my community volunteer
Helping people in need improves my attitude regarding my own life's situations
Volunteering creates a better society
My employer/school expect that their employees/students to provide volunteer service
Volunteering is an opportunity to change social injustices
Volunteering is an opportunity to develop relationships with others
Volunteering is an opportunity to work with different age groups
Volunteering is an opportunity to do something worthwhile
Volunteering is an opportunity to return good fortune
A relative or friend is/was a client of the agency
I have past experience in a similar service
I am able to relate better to the patients situation because of my own similar experience
This volunteering gives me an opportunity to vary my weekly activities
Previous contact with professionals in this agency
Volunteering for this agency enables it to provide more care for less money
It's a way to continue a family tradition of helping in need
This is an excellent educational experience