Editing Rochdale Principles (section)

==== Motivations and rewards ====
Given the voluntary nature of co-operatives, members need reasons to participate. Each person's motivations will be unique and will vary from one co-operative to another, but they will often be a combination of the following:
*Financial&nbsp;– Some co-operatives are able to provide members with financial benefits.
*Quality of life&nbsp;– Serving the community through a co-operative because doing service makes one's own life better is perhaps the most significant motivation for volunteering. Included here would be the benefits people get from being with other people, staying active, and above all having a sense of the value of ourselves in society that may not be as clear in other areas of life.
*Giving back&nbsp;– Many people have in some way benefited from the work of a co-operative and volunteer to give back.
*Altruism&nbsp;– Some volunteer for the benefit of others.
*A sense of duty&nbsp;– Some see participation in community as a responsibility that comes with citizenship. In this case, they may not describe themselves as volunteers.
*Career experience&nbsp;– Volunteering offers experiences that can add to career prospects.