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The need for volunteers outstrips the supply. “Volunteering” refers to a wide variety of activities undertaken without coercion to benefit someone other than the volunteer, though volunteers may also experience benefits, such as reduced risk of depression and lower mortality rat…

Positive Youth Development (PYD) is a strengths based approach that embraces an optimistic view of youth and clear definitions of positive outcomes. The goal of the three studies comprising this dissertation was to examine the application of the Five Cs PYD framework (Caring, Ch…

Philanthropy plays an essential role in meeting needs that are not fulfilled by government and the corporate sector. Its importance has recently been underscored by the health, economic, educational, and cultural needs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. If philanthropic beha…