Motivation for Being a Volunteer of Ruamkatanyu Foundation Rescue Volunteers, Pathum Thani Province
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https://doi.org/10.65680/jahs.v3i1.6862Keywords:
motivation, volunteering, rescue volunteers, Ruamkatanyu FoundationAbstract
This research aimed to study the level of motivation for volunteering among rescue volunteers of the Ruamkatanyu Foundation in Pathum Thani Province and to examine differences in motivation based on personal factors including gender, age, education, marital status, and years of service. A mixed research method combining quantitative and qualitative approaches was employed. The sample consisted of 250 participants selected through simple random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire with Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of .837. Data analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that overall motivation for volunteering was at a high level (mean = 4.13). When analyzed by specific factors, all aspects were rated high: happiness in work showed the highest mean (4.36), followed by desire to see others relieved from suffering (4.20), self-worth (4.15), having volunteer role models (4.15), admiration for the organization (4.07), and support from friends (3.86). Comparison based on personal factors showed no statistically significant differences. This research demonstrates that motivation for volunteering stems more from internal factors than external ones.
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