A Study on the Use of Volunteerism in Local Governments;centering on the case of America

지방자치단체들의 자원봉사제도 활용방안에 관한 연구;미국의 사례를 중심으로

Volunteerism, as one type of citizen participation, can help local governments to cut down administrative expenditure and contribute to rasing of democratic consciousness in community. In this study, researchers examined the practical use of volunteerism in America. And discussed diverse incentives to voluntary service and rewards for volunteers. Local governments in Korea have suffered under lack of human resource and public finance. By positive introduction of volunteerism, they may obtain the desired results.