Synthesis

• The research participants for this study consisted of Polish youths aged between 17–30 years, both male and female, both students as well as working professionals.
• The findings of the research revealed normative, hedonic, eudaimonic and personal motivators behind volunteering during crises. 
• Normative motivators: The Polish youths volunteering for the Ukrainian refugees for volunteering during a crisis have expressed a desire to give back to society. Their feeling of contentment and a sense of gratitude for what they have received in their lives, at the same a sense of material guilt, motivated them to give back and pay forward when others need them the most.
• Hedonic motivators: Motivation for volunteering during the crisis for many Polish youths comes from the fact that they gained rich personal experiences in the process. These experiences not only provided them with a sense of happiness but also helped to alleviate the pain that they might experience arising from the crisis.
• Eudaimonic motivators: For some Polish youths, volunteering was an opportunity for demonstrating leadership and networking. The crisis was like a crucible for learning and testing their leadership capabilities. Motivation for volunteering also came from the fact that it provided them with an opportunity to build their personal capital. They could sharpen the conceptual knowledge related to their profession while doing acts of volunteering.
• Personal motivators: Some of the young Polish volunteers had family connections in Ukraine. They had families and friends living in Ukraine. This sense of connection motivated them to volunteer during this crisis.
• The influence of a mix of collectivist and individualistic cultures of Poland, with a progressive lean towards individualism, is shaping the motivations of Polish youths to volunteer. The role of intrinsic motivation is more pronounced when it comes to volunteering during crises.