Dutch voluntary sport clubs (VSCs) are facing several challenges in perceived consumerist behavior by members (Van der Roest, 2015), demands by the government to attribute to the social policy agenda (Waardenburg, 2016; Coalter, 2007) and declining number of members in complex contexts (Wollebæk, 2009). …

This thesis was written for Defence for Children -ECPAT and Better Care Network. The thesis researches in what way Dutch voluntourists can be influenced using communication through an online tool.  The advice report gives a clear indication of what should be used (communication wise) to influence potential …

Schuldhulpverlening: Knelpunten en dilemma’s van coördinatoren die vrijwilligers aansturen De afgelopen jaren is het aantal huishoudens in Nederland met schulden toegenomen. Ook de hoogte van de gemiddelde schuld nam toe. Gemeenten hebben te maken met een groeiende schuldenproblematiek in omvang, maar …

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In many Western welfare states, social work services that have traditionally been provided by paid employees are being replaced by family support, community support, informal networks and volunteering. For the field of social work, it is relevant to know what it matters to beneficiaries whether services …

All over the world, sport events are seen as significant tools for creating positive social impact. This is understandable, as sport events have the power to attract enthusiastic participants, volunteers and to reach large audiences of visitors and followers via (social) media. Outbursts of excitement, …

Green Life Volunteers offers various volunteering projects, but Green Life Volunteers is not the only organization that offers volunteering projects in the region. Despite the fact that the competitors from Green Live Volunteers commercialized organizations are and that they receive a lot more for their …

Green Life Volunteers is a local volunteer organization in Puerto Jimenez. Green Life Volunteers has also a non-profit status in Costa Rica. Green Life Volunteers offers local volunteer projects in Costa Rica focused on helping the local community, nature, environment and animals. The volunteer organization …

SIW International Vrijwilligersprojecten (SIW) is a non-profit organization that provides the opportunity to do volunteer project in more than 70 countries. Throughout, the years the number of participants for international volunteer projects have been declining. This has caused financial limitations …

6th European Conference for Social Work Research In this paper, qualitative data are presented and analyzed to comprehend how social workers, volunteers, and users participate and construct change within hybrid practices. In the Nordic countries, there is an increasing concern about the stability …