Volunteering in Scandinavia

Kristin Strømsnes, Lars Skov Henriksen*

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Abstract

This entry provides an overview of volunteering in Scandinavia, including definitions and cultural context, historical background, main forms of volunteering, motivation and profiles of volunteers, and changes and outlook of civic engagement.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Encyclopedia of Civil Society
EditorsRegina List, Helmut K. Anheier, Stefan Toepler
Number of pages6
PublisherSpringer
Publication date2021
Pages1-6
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-99675-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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