The Contribution of Philadelphia University in Enhancing Volunteerism Culture among its Students in Jordan

Abstract

Objectives: The study aims to identify the degree of Philadelphia University's contribution in enhancing volunteerism culture among its students and to investigate whether there are statistically significant differences between the sample estimates according to certain variables.

Methods: The study adopts the descriptive approach and was conducted on a sample of (191) students, selected using a stratified random sampling technique. A questionnaire comprising (49) items, distributed across five domains - academic, social, health, environmental, and non-curricular activities - is used for data collection.

Results: The study found that Philadelphia University's contribution to enhancing volunteerism culture among its students was significant with a relative weight of (72.04%). The largest contribution was in the academic domain with a relative weight of (77.38%), while the least contribution was in the health domain with a relative weight of (71.41%). There were no statistically significant differences in the degree of the university's contribution based on college type and academic achievement. However, significant differences were observed in relation to gender and participation in volunteer work.

Conclusion: The study emphasized the need for the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to develop a guide for activating volunteer work in higher education institutions in Jordan.