Examines the literature on volunteer motivation to provide a conceptual framework for future studies on traits and motivations of college student volunteers. Focuses on the relationship between egoistic and altruistic motivational components, as well as situational factors. Explores motivation constructs, mixed motivation, and results'…

Compares and contrasts three approaches to community service: charity, service learning, and citizen leader. Advocates using the citizen leader framework because it educates students for leadership and emphasizes reciprocal learning for all involved. Claims that this framework complements the goals of institutions of higher education. (RJM)

Examines the experiences of a group of 24 university students and 14 staff members who worked as volunteers in a low-income rural community. Interviews, participant observations, and document-analysis methods explore learning outcomes of engagement in community service. Conclusions relating to community process and implications for practitioners…

Investigates beginning college students' willingness to volunteer in a variety of campus organizations. Researchers analyzed the effect of such factors as compensation, personality types, and gender differences on volunteer willingness. Although compensation seemed unimportant for volunteering, results indicated correlations between volunteering…