Volunteers work for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer rights: Motivations at a Rochester social justice organization

Gates, Trevor; Russell, Elizabeth; Gainsburg, Jeanne. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services 2016. The study found that LGBTQ+ volunteers are motivated primarily by their personal values, mission of the organisation, and desire to develop and maintain social relationships with the LGBTQ+ community. Implications for volunteer resource management and research are explored.