Analysis of what motivates the volunteer and the benefits of volunteering for them. Interviews with professionals who have already carried out voluntary work, in which their views on the subject are exposed. They discussed the importance of this type of activity, the issues of changes and influences provided by this activity and the motivation of volunteers. Volunteer work has cooperated with the strengthening and establishment of partnerships between organisations, especially those in the third sector, and individuals. These partnerships help civil society to become more capable of organising itself, with the aim of meeting social demands.