Learning Objectives

In this course section you will become acquainted with

  • the institutional frameworks of volunteering: traditional ones in major institutions and newer, more flexible and project-oriented forms;
  • the most widespread inspirations of volunteering individuals and the finding that most volunteers are motivated by a combination of altruistic and egoistic reasons;
  • the six psychological functions served by volunteering and the model by Clary and Snyder;
  • the benefits of volunteering, e.g. social integration,improvement of mental and physical health, career opportunities, fun and fulfilment, sense of purpose.

Project Partners

Casework is a cooperation between the Innovation in Learning Institute (ILI), the ECC Association for Interdisciplinary Consulting and Education, the INTRGEA Institute for Development of Human Potentials, and Oxfam Italy. More info…