AYA LEADERSHIP FORUM
January 24 26, 2008
Session Notes

Module 3: Volunteer Motivation and Management

Why do people volunteer?

• Self-interest
• Caring
• Shared values
• Makes them feel good
• Outlet/opportunity to contribute
• Honor your Yale experience & those expanded horizons
• Pride
• Community of shared interests
• Appearances
• Peer pressure
• Obligation
• Networking
• Tangible outcome/results
• Unique access
• Novelty
• FUN
• POWER
• Prestige
• Group process
• Personal development
• Resume
• Recognition