Table 3.
Themes
| Main Theme | Sub-themes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Personal Growth & Altruism as Motivators for Volunteering | Personal Growth | Career progression |
| Making Amends | ||
| New Experiences | ||
| Feeling Valued | ||
| Enjoyment & Interest | ||
| Altruistic Motivations | Contributing to society | |
| Previous Mental Health Experience | ||
| 2. Impact of “doing things” versus “being there” | “Being There” | “Just Chatting” |
| New Perspectives | ||
| “Doing Things” | Getting Out | |
| Giving Advice | ||
| 1.3. Negotiating Between Professional Role & Friendship | Professional Role | |
| Friendship | ||