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Something for nothing - NZIER Insight 9

Written by Admin | December 8, 2009
Why work for zero pay? That's what more than one million New Zealanders actively involved in volunteering do. People do not normally supply their time and effort (outside their family) without being paid. So volunteers are clearly motivated by something other than pay. Understanding those motivations can help organisations to make the most of their volunteer resource.