The thesis is based as research of voluntarism in civil protection in Republic of Slovenia, focusing on Civil protection established in the municipality of Domžale and is compounded of theoretical and empirical part with conclusion.
In empirical part of thesis beside the conclusion, data and analysis of anonymous questioner can be found.
In the theoretical part can be found theoretical background of motivation, volunteering and civil protection. At first, we can find theory of motivation and explanation regarding motivational factors and motives which drives an individual into decision making. Followed by a brief introduction of two motivational theories, Maslow's motivational theory and self-determination theory. Further on, the volunteering itself is introduced. We distinguish between formal and informal volunteering. Thesis is focused on a formal volunteering. In this section of the thesis we are introduced to characteristics of volunteering, motivation of individual's decision for volunteerism and meaning of it to an individual. Later on follows introduction of civil protection and its placement in the system of protection against natural and other disasters in Republic of Slovenia. The research is based on a sample of Civil protection established in the municipality of Domžale, therefore, a short introduction of municipality follows. Any major natural or other disasters that appeared in Domžale between years 2012 and 2023 are presented in short.
An analysis of obtained answers via anonymous questionnaire issued to volunteers participating in Civil Protection shows that individuals decided for volunteerism in Civil Protection based on their internal interests, motives and internal motivation. In desire to provide help and support to others, in acquiring new knowledge, skills and experience, personal growth and development, they decided to volunteeringly join into Civil Protection. Which lead to conclusion that a self-determination theory prevails among individuals when we are talking about volunteerism in Civil Protection.
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