Codes for Thematic Analysis Homework

  • resume – Gaining knowledge, skills, or experience
  • networking – Making connections that may provide personal or profession benefit
  • giving back – Having a sense of duty or responsibility
  • making a difference – The work the volunteer does will have a significant impact
  • cause – Having a particular passion about a specific cause or organization
  • meaning – Providing purpose or meaning to life
  • unique contribution – The person has specific skills, equipment, or supplies that not everyone has
  • social – Hanging out with people, making new friends, getting to know people
  • schedule – The opportunity fits well with the person’s schedule
  • familiarization – Becoming familiar with an organization with an eye toward deeper involvement such as board membership, working there, etc.
  • fun – The ad mentions fun activities, music, free food, etc.