Applicability of leisure theory in managerial views on volunteerism in a volunteer managed nonprofit organisation : some preliminary findings

Abstract

This paper explores whether a leisure perspective explains volunteer&nbsp; motivations as perceived by managers of one event-based nonprofit&nbsp; organisation - Victoria&rsquo;s Open Garden Scheme. The results identify that a leisure perspective does not explain all motivations, as some volunteers are socially motivated by a desire to give back to their community. Other&nbsp; motivations are less positive and less voluntary than is expected of leisure and volunteering in a traditional context. Suggestions are made for further research and managerial implications in regards to managing volunteers.<br /