摘要
Community volunteer organizations face numerous challenges due to their special nature. This study examined ways in which the Gloucester Community Concert Band, a registered non-profit charity organization with a diverse membership, can foster a supportive and sustainable community where members are committed, engaged and aspire to take on leadership roles. Through a series of focus groups and interviews, this study posits that: A sense of belonging fosters engagement; membership in the band is part of work-life balance; relationships within the band set the tone for a successful year; people want to give; and a shared leadership model cultivates commitment and engagement. It also offers 11 recommendations to enrich the members' volunteer experience, strengthen the organizational culture, and cultivate a sustainable organization.
摘要译文
社区志愿者组织面临着由于其特殊的性质诸多挑战。本研究的方法，使社区格洛斯特音乐会乐队，一个注册的非营利慈善组织，其多元化的成员，可以促进一个支持性和可持续发展的社区，会员承诺，参与并渴望发挥领导作用。通过一系列焦点小组和访谈，该研究假定是：属于福斯特的参与感;成员在乐队是工作与生活平衡的一部分;乐队内部的关系定下了基调，成功的一年;人们想给;和一个共享的领导模式培养的承诺和参与。它还提供了11项建议，以丰富的会员志愿者的经验，加强组织文化，培育可持续发展的组织。
Savoie, Jolene M. A.. The leadership beat: Setting the tone to sustain volunteer leaders[D]. CA: Royal Roads University (Canada), 2009