Having a student volunteer program is a win‐win

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to focus on the use of a formal student volunteer program to offset budgetary shortfalls as well as provide opportunities for student learning.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper builds the case by citing findings from case studies in the field.

Findings

This paper concludes that a formal strategic program along with identified learning outcomes for the student volunteers will be of benefit to both parties.

Originality/value

The paper is the foundation for the development of the author's own formal program.

Citation

Crumpton, M.A. (2013), "Having a student volunteer program is a win‐win", The Bottom Line, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 55-58. https://doi.org/10.1108/BL-05-2013-0011