Abstract
Volunteering is particularly important for young people as it is associated with a wide range of positive outcomes. Despite the importance of volunteering for young people, there are relatively few empirical studies analysing possible patterns of inequality. The example of Greece is particularly interesting for the study of youth volunteering, as the Greek civil society sector was recently revitalised in the context of the recession and migrant crisis, with numerous volunteers supporting people in need. The article uses data from the EU-funded project EURYKA and applies an integrated theoretical approach of resource theory and the dominant status model to examine socio-economic inequalities in the volunteering of Greek young adults (18–34 years) in different types of volunteer organisations. Overall, the findings highlight the importance of considering the different types of volunteer organisations in related studies to understand potential patterns of inequality in youth volunteering.
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