Pierce Linda L
University of Toledo, OH, USA.
Rehabil Nurs. 2011 Sep-Oct;36(5):191-5. doi: 10.1002/j.2048-7940.2011.tb00194.x.
In this article, volunteer activity in professional organizations is explored. Volunteerism is defined as the giving of a person's time, energy, and talent to organizations without monetary compensation. A combination of other-serving or altruistic and self-serving or instrumental factors motivates people to volunteer. Examples of these motivations include wanting to help others, contributing to an important cause, encouraging an action, belonging to a community that promotes a positive sense of self believing in a professional commitment to serve others, and being passionate about the things an organization brings to a profession. Challenges surrounding volunteerism are discussed in this article, and activities and opportunities for volunteer involvement in professional organizations are illustrated. Personal examples related to the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) that detail the ways in which members can get involved also are highlighted.
本文探讨了专业组织中的志愿者活动。志愿服务被定义为个人将自己的时间、精力和才能奉献给组织而不获取金钱报酬。他人服务或利他因素与自我服务或工具性因素的结合促使人们去做志愿者。这些动机的例子包括想要帮助他人、为一项重要事业做出贡献、鼓励某种行动、归属一个能提升自我积极感的社区、相信服务他人的职业承诺，以及对一个组织为某一职业带来的东西充满热情。本文讨论了围绕志愿服务的挑战，并举例说明了参与专业组织志愿者活动的方式和机会。还重点介绍了与康复护士协会（ARN）相关的个人事例，详细说明了成员可以参与的方式。
