Volunteering through my eyes: an older person’s journey before, during, and after the pandemic

Purpose Offer case study. Design/methodology/approach Case study. Findings Looking ahead, Whyte argues that while the pandemic changed how volunteering happens, it never changed why people do it: to make a difference, connect with others and strengthen their communities. Originality/value Volunteering through my eyes: an older person’s journey before, during and after the pandemic.

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Journal
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults
Published
2026-02-03
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1108/qaoa-10-2025-0119
Primary Topic
Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
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article
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Volunteering through my eyes: an older person’s journey before, during, and after the pandemic

Ellen Nixon, P.J. Whyte
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults
Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
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Volunteering through my eyes: an older person’s journey before, during, and after the pandemic

Ellen Nixon, P.J. Whyte
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Abstract

Purpose Offer case study. Design/methodology/approach Case study. Findings Looking ahead, Whyte argues that while the pandemic changed how volunteering happens, it never changed why people do it: to make a difference, connect with others and strengthen their communities. Originality/value Volunteering through my eyes: an older person’s journey before, during and after the pandemic.

Quality in Ageing and Older Adults
Film Independent (US), Community Health Partnership (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 71%
Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
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