Motivation Of Rehabilitation Students For Voluntary Work

Introduction : Volunteering in Bulgaria is becoming ever more popular. Youth participation in various volunteering initiatives concerning national campaigns, healthcare, environmental protection and providing care for people in need has been on the rise in recent years. Aim : This study aims to develop better understanding of the motivation for voluntary work of Rehabilitation students. Materials and Methods : An anonymous survey has been conducted among Rehabilitation students from the Medical College of the Medical University of Varna. The data collection took place over the course of October and November 2017, and the data collected by this study has been processed using statistical tools and methods. Results and Discussion : More than half of the participants undertake some kind of volunteering work. For most of the students the added incentives regarding their results are not the leading motive. The leading motives behind their volunteering activity are their desire to be of benefit to the society, the possibility to meet like-minded people and purposefully utilize their free time. Conclusion : Voluntary work has an important role in the personal development of the students. It further helps students to improve their social skills and confidence.