What does this research mean for the field?

The factors influencing high school 4-H youth to volunteer parallel those previously identified in national surveys of American teenagers. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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This study aims to identify the factors influencing high school students to volunteer in 4-H programs.

May 28, 2026

Perceived Influence of Selected Factors On Decision of High School 4-H Youth to Volunteer

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This study aims to identify the factors influencing high school students to volunteer in 4-H programs.
Identified local and national factors influencing volunteerism among teens.
Conducted a comparison with findings from a 1996 survey by Independent Sector.
Recommended strategies based on identified factors to enhance youth volunteering.
The study parallels earlier findings on teen volunteer behavior from 1996.
Highlights the need for targeted plans to motivate continuous youth volunteering.
Recommends further research to discover additional influencing factors.

Abstract

The author observes that volunteerism has never been strong in the parish 4-H program with which he works. A study was designed to identify factors influencing teens to volunteer. Findings from the study parallel findings from a 1996 survey, conducted for the Independent Sector, that sheds some light on the volunteering behavior of American teenagers. Recommendations include incorporating factors identified in the local and national studies in a plan that will motivate youth to volunteer and to volunteer in a continuing manner. Further research in teen volunteerism should identify additional factors influencing youth to volunteer.

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