1. Constant, Serial and Trigger Volunteers: Modelling Volunteering Across the Lifecourse Dr Eddy Hogg ISTR 11 th International Conference Münster, July 2014

2. Outline Theoretical Context Methods Findings Conclusions/Recommendations

3. Theoretical Context A broad theory of work, paid and unpaid Older age from a lifecourse perspective Bring theory together to allow a wide perspective

4. Constant, Serial and Trigger Davis Smith and Gay’s (2005) model of volunteering in older age – Constant: long term volunteers in same/similar roles – Serial: on-off volunteers in two or more roles – Trigger: those who first volunteer in older age

5. Methods Biographical interviews with 28 older volunteers Recruited through voluntary organisations across England Transcribed and coded for analysis of key themes

6. Factors influencing volunteering decisions

7. Constant Volunteers - Eric Whole life involvement in Scouting Changing roles within organisation New roles in retirement Paid Work Spouse Children Volunteering

8. Constant Volunteers

9. Serial Volunteers - Grace Family and divorce Dancing with paid employment The runway to retirement Paid Work Spouse Children Volunteering

10. Serial Volunteers

11. Trigger Volunteers - Jack Work and family a barrier Invitations turned down Retirement the trigger Paid Work Spouse Children Volunteering

12. Trigger Volunteers

13. Conclusions All volunteers are different, but there are patterns Family plays a key role: marriage, parenthood, divorce and widowhood Paid work, skills and volunteering: a complex relationship

14. E.Hogg@kent.ac.uk