Volunteerism and Civic Service in Latin America and Caribbean

This CSD Civic Service Research Fellows study explores the organizational factors that promote long-term civic service engagement at Habitat for Humanity International programs in Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Guyana. Using qualitative and quantitative techniques, the research focuses on what aspects of the volunteer experience have the most effect on volunteers and their motivation to continue volunteering. Findings provide insight into how organizations can increase long-term volunteer recruitment and retention in Latin America and the Caribbean. Funding Partner: Ford Foundation

Principal Investigators

Amanda Moore McBride

CSD Faculty Director; ​University of Denver
Civic Engagement and Service

Terrance Jantzi

2005-2008 CSD Research Fellow

Contact

Lissa Johnson

CSD Associate Director; Director of Administration and Research;
Co-Director Financial Capability and Asset Building

• Email: ejohnson@nospam.wustl.edu