Barriers to volunteering directly for another person in New Zealand
2021, % of people who did not volunteer
| Response category | % of people who did not volunteer |
|---|---|
| Another reason | 3.5% |
| Did not have the time | 41.7% |
| Don't know anyone who needs help | 9.8% |
| Don't want to make a long term commitment | 7.5% |
| Had no interest | 5.2% |
| Health problems / physically unable to volunteer | 10.6% |
| No one asked me to volunteer | 24.2% |
| Prefer to give money instead of time | 3.3% |
| There are no barriers | 11.9% |
| Too costly / can't afford it | 0.7% |
| Volunteered in the past | 5% |