The effect of non-financial incentives on motivation of volunteers in non-government organisations in Tanzania:

Abstract

This study sought to determine the effect of non-financial incentives on motivation of volunteers in Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) in Tanzania particularly World Vision Tanzania - headquarters offices in Arusha. This study used descriptive research design. Simple random sampling method was used to select 81 respondents. Quantitative data was collected by use of questionnaires. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics by the aid of Statistical Package of Social Sciaence Program (SPSS). The findings unveiled that recognition significantly correlated with Motivation of Volunteers. The study also found that non-financial rewards is significantly correlated with Motivation of Volunteers. Correspondingly, study findings revealed that developmental opportunities significantly correlated with Motivation of Volunteers. The study recommends that, it is important that the volunteers should be publicly recognized, so the volunteers may assure, that they are the important part of the organization.