Volunteers And Decision Making
Volunteers and Decision Making
Christopher S. Cowart
Grand Canyon University
Stakeholders: Roles in Organization
ORG-870
Dr. Judy Blando
July 8, 2015
Volunteers and Decision Making
Volunteers provide an important unpaid workforce in many countries of the world and contribute significantly to sectors as diverse as health, welfare, arts and environment (Striling, Kilpatrick, & Orpin 2011). When volunteers know and appreciate their roles and what they bring to an organization; the effects of volunteerism on our society is immeasurable. The purpose of this paper is to: examine the role of volunteers in non-profit organizations, discuss the role volunteers play in for profit organization, and explore the influence volunteers exert on organizational decision making.
The Role of Volunteers in Non-Profit Organizations
According to Lewis, Hamel, and Richardson (2001), non-profit organizations (NPOs) are groups of individuals who associate to perform public tasks delegated to them by the state, provide services for which for-profit organizations will not fulfill and influence policy in the state, the for-profit sector, or other nonprofits. Lewis et al. (2001), also stated common characteristics that NPOs share are the existence of formal constitution, a system for self-governance and the use of a volunteer workforce. Non-profit organizations draw distinctions among themselves evidenced by their stated mission and objections.
Volunteers render invaluable service for non-profit organizations (NPOs). The roles of NPO volunteers fall into two categories; those who choose to lend their service to an organization and those who are chosen to lend their managerial expertise to an organization. Most NPO volunteers consist of the former and serve on the front lines assisting paid workers with the day to day operations of the organization. The volunteering board member serves in the administrative capacity for the company. According to Inglis and Alexander (1999),
Christopher S. Cowart
Grand Canyon University
Stakeholders: Roles in Organization
ORG-870
Dr. Judy Blando
July 8, 2015
Volunteers and Decision Making
Volunteers provide an important unpaid workforce in many countries of the world and contribute significantly to sectors as diverse as health, welfare, arts and environment (Striling, Kilpatrick, & Orpin 2011). When volunteers know and appreciate their roles and what they bring to an organization; the effects of volunteerism on our society is immeasurable. The purpose of this paper is to: examine the role of volunteers in non-profit organizations, discuss the role volunteers play in for profit organization, and explore the influence volunteers exert on organizational decision making.
The Role of Volunteers in Non-Profit Organizations
According to Lewis, Hamel, and Richardson (2001), non-profit organizations (NPOs) are groups of individuals who associate to perform public tasks delegated to them by the state, provide services for which for-profit organizations will not fulfill and influence policy in the state, the for-profit sector, or other nonprofits. Lewis et al. (2001), also stated common characteristics that NPOs share are the existence of formal constitution, a system for self-governance and the use of a volunteer workforce. Non-profit organizations draw distinctions among themselves evidenced by their stated mission and objections.
Volunteers render invaluable service for non-profit organizations (NPOs). The roles of NPO volunteers fall into two categories; those who choose to lend their service to an organization and those who are chosen to lend their managerial expertise to an organization. Most NPO volunteers consist of the former and serve on the front lines assisting paid workers with the day to day operations of the organization. The volunteering board member serves in the administrative capacity for the company. According to Inglis and Alexander (1999),
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