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University Student Volunteering Alignment With Sustainability Principles, Rowena H. Scott, Eddie J. Van Etten
University Student Volunteering Alignment With Sustainability Principles, Rowena H. Scott, Eddie J. Van Etten
Research outputs 2013
This research paper reviews the concept and practice of tertiary sciences students doing environmental volunteering, otherwise known as conservation volunteering, as a core part of their course to check its alignment with sustainability principles. First year Natural Sciences students at Edith Cowan University do five days environmental volunteer work with community groups as practicum. Initial research data displays the number of volunteer hours done by students in various types of activities, locations and organisations. Preliminary quantitative evaluations and qualitative comments demonstrate students’ positive attitudes and outcomes from their volunteering experiences. Definitions and classifications of sustainability from current literature are discussed …