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National Service in Israel: Motivations, Volunteer Characteristics, and Levels of Content

Moshe Sherer

Tel Aviv University

The importance in Israeli society of service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is well known. Less well known are the voluntary alternatives to serving in the IDF through National Service. This study deals with the characteristics of National Service volunteers, their views and motives for service, their levels of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their work, and proposals for changes in the National Service. The random sample included 40 volunteers. The instruments were developed specifically for this study. The findings suggest that parents and friends have the greatest influence on the decision to serve in the National Service. Altruistic motives are the main category of motivation for serving, followed by environmental pressure, and idealism. Overall, respondents were satisfied with their experiences, especially in regard to their coworkers’ attitudes. Although some dissatisfaction was expressed, it was not with the work itself but rather with the lack of public appreciation.

Key Words: National Service • voluntarism • volunteers • voluntary organization • motives • motivation

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Vol. 33, No. 1, 94-108 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0899764003260659
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