Abstract
This mixed-methods qualitative study examined the relationship between community service activity, environmental humility, and participation in volunteer outdoor (i.e., green space) programs. Undergraduate student volunteers (n = 32) participated in a variety of different volunteer and green space programs that were designed to emphasize environmentally sustainable and socially responsible behaviors (i.e., participating in food harvesting programs, community gardening programs, planting fruit tree orchards, and donating foods to local food distribution centers). At the end of the 6-month project, participants were surveyed regarding their opinions of the importance and value of environmentally sustainable programs and perceptions of community connectedness while volunteering in a variety of green space activities. A Pearson correlation test determined a significant relationship (r = 0.517; p < 0.001) between perceptions of community connectedness and a willingness to become actively involved in future environmentally sustainable activities. Results of the study and suggestions for future research are offered.
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