Factors Influencing Volunteer Motivation amongst Trained Satria Volunteers of the Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports

Volunteer decisions are heavily influenced by motivation, particularly when monetary rewards or recognition are not in play. While existing research has provided insights, there remains a gap in understanding specific motivational factors. This study aims to address this gap, focusing on the Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports, a significant choice due to its recent initiation and substantial volunteer base. The research concentrates on 508 trained Satria volunteers nationwide, utilizing a stratified sampling technique based on shared characteristics. Diverse analyses, including demographic, reliability, descriptive, correlation, and regression, were employed to uncover crucial insights. Positive correlations establish links between motivation and factors such as values, community involvement, interpersonal contacts, career orientation, and personal growth. Aligning opportunities with individuals' core beliefs, fostering a sense of belonging, emphasizing social aspects, linking volunteering to skill development, and highlighting intrinsic rewards are pivotal for maximizing volunteerism. The findings of this study shed light on the factors that influence volunteer motivation among the trained Satria volunteers registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports. These insights are particularly valuable for government agencies, as they pinpoint key motivational drivers that should be prioritized to encourage volunteers to dedicate their time and expertise to future volunteer opportunities. It also helps the ministry to design and implement future programs that align with the motivations, needs, and preferences of young people. By incorporating the identified motivational factors, the ministry hopes to create more engaging and effective volunteer opportunities, attracting and retaining young volunteers.