Volunteer roles and the benefits of volunteering: An examination of nonprofit housing cooperatives

Catherine Leviten-Reid and Robert Campbell

Community Development, 2016, vol. 47, issue 4, 464-480

Abstract: This article explores if, and to what degree, being involved in different kinds of volunteer tasks in nonprofit housing cooperatives affects the development of one’s capabilities, social ties, and ability to influence the housing in which one lives. A unique data-set based on an evaluation of cooperative housing programs was used, and data were analyzed using logistic regression. Serving on the board of directors, organizing social events, and assisting with operational tasks, all increased the likelihood of experiencing at least some outcomes. The odds of developing financial skills, organizational skills, experience in working with others, self-confidence, and an ability to influence one’s housing were greatest if one served on the board. The odds of developing operational skills were highest if one helped with operational tasks, while the odds of gaining friends and personal support were greatest if one helped organize social events.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/15575330.2015.1134609

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