Checklist: Why do I get involved?

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People have many different reasons for working for the social good – psychological advantages, internalized values, social norms, or (in)direct profit. Take a moment to consider your own motivations. Please mark the most suitable answers for you personally.

max. 3 answers

I want to feel needed and helpful

In my opinion working with others is a worthwhile endeavor

I receive sympathy and respect from people

It gives me the possibility to be in a group and make new contacts

I cannot remain indifferent towards social issues and problems

I do not agree with social inequality and people’s suffering

I enjoy social engagement

I think everybody needs to be useful in life

I think we ought to help others

I want to contribute to changing the world for the better

I can gain new competencies and experience in my profession and personal life

It lets me spend my free time in an interesting way

It allows me to do what I am passionate about or interested in

My voluntary service will be useful to myself and to my family

It helps me to solve my own problems

If I help others now, later on others will help me

I cannot say “no”

My friends and family are doing it

Other: .........

Variation

Have team members fill out the checklist. Compare your answers. These questions might help you to draw conclusions for a fruitful future collaboration:

  • Where did it take longer to decide?
  • What was easy to identify?
  • Where do you see similarities?
  • Where are there different motivations?

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