Table 3 Measuring the key constructs of a structural model used to evaluate the experience of student volunteers in a community-based organization (N = 170)

  I am fully aware of my roles and responsibilities.

77.68

20.91

  I am given a sufficient amount of time to fulfill my duties.

84.88

17.30

  I have the resources and facilities to complete my assigned tasks properly.

83.29

18.39

  I receive appropriate and timely feedback for the tasks I perform.

71.53

23.08

  My opinions are listened to.

76.35

22.41

  My achievements and contributions are recognized.

74.50

24.21

  My interests are taken into consideration for the duties I am asked to perform.

76.47

23.78

  My concerns and inquiries are addressed.

79.56

21.95

  When I perform well, I know it’s because of my own desire to achieve.

81.85

18.40

  Becoming an integral member of the team is something I want to do for myself.

77.65

21.42

  If I were independently wealthy, I would still volunteer here.

84.29

20.15

  I feel that I am performing a useful and very much needed service.

80.06

22.49

  I do not mind at all that I am not getting paid for my participation.

92.71

13.18

  I am extremely loyal.

67.26

25.44

  This is my first choice for a community organization to work at.

70.24

26.66

  I am very knowledgeable about this organization (i.e., programs and services).

67.32

22.99

  When I work here, I feel important.

67.79

25.93

  My preference for this organization as an ideal workplace would not willingly change.

68.56

23.35

  I care about the long-term success of this place and its influence in the community.

87.15

18.92

  I received training for my specific roles and responsibilities.

69.85

22.61

  I gained knowledge on the organization’s mission, main goals, and objectives.

81.59

19.42

  The training sessions had informative and practical knowledge.

73.12

23.33

  I applied the knowledge I acquired from the training sessions to my duties.

72.71

24.23

  I complete my duties in a timely manner.

84.94

14.31

  I achieve beyond what is expected of me on a regular basis.

72.29

18.34

  I show improvement in the tasks I perform.

78.35

15.44

  Client satisfaction is my top priority.

85.74

13.76

  I am able to communicate cordially with my fellow colleagues.

87.00

14.09

  I am good at my job.

80.53

14.13

  My work is like a hobby to me.

71.79

23.21

  I am always enthusiastic about my work.

77.11

19.09

  My job is usually interesting enough to keep me from getting bored.

75.77

22.28

  I enjoy my work more than my leisure time.

53.36

26.72

  I feel that I am happier in my work than most other people.

68.60

22.69

  I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment from the work I do.

81.79

18.71

  The work I do is meaningful.

79.49

19.58

  The work I do is challenging.

64.23

26.82

  My work offers me a career path that I am pleased with.

73.18

23.37

  I have built long-lasting relationships as a result of my work.

62.83

26.36

  I am able to balance my personal and professional life.

73.42

21.73

  I like the work I do.

78.24

21.93