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British Trust for Conservation Volunteers in Glasgow
Carrifran Wildwood volunteers (with the Borders Forest Trust) set off for their days activity near Moffat
This project investigated why people get involved in practical volunteering work, what benefits they gain and whether there are barriers to getting or staying involved. Forest Research collected quantitative data on the emotional state and personal well-being of volunteers, along with qualitative data from interviews with volunteers and representatives of national and local organisations involved in volunteer recruitment and development.
The research team developed a conceptual framework based on the motivations and benefits of environmental volunteering:
Recommendations
Funded by the Scottish Forestry Trust and the Forestry Commission.
Research carried out by Deakin University and Forest Research.
Completed 2008.
Principal Social Scientist
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