Environmental Volunteering and Urban Well-being

Abstract

This article examines the motivational profiles and guiding values of individuals engaged in contemporary environmental volunteering amid urban infrastructure. A primary objective is to assess the contribution of these activities to the development and reinforcement of civil society institutions. Drawing from theoretical frameworks and hypothetical empirical data, the research reveals that volunteering is driven by a multifaceted set of factors including altruistic ideals, social connection and practical benefits. Among their value systems, universalism and benevolence emerge as predominant. The paper concludes that environmental movements function as a vital mechanism for cultivating civic duty, enhancing social trust and fostering grassroots networks, thereby making a direct contribution to a more robust civil society