The study presents the results of the research Volunteering in civil associations in the city of Split. The main aim of this study was to find out the importance of volunteering in civil associations in Split. The motivation for volunteering that the respondents is excess free time and a desire to help someone. One of the goals was to find out the need for individuals to volunteer and the reasons why volunteers stay so long, so we got the information that most of the respondents are good company, friends and acquaintances, a reason to stay in associations for years. We examined the ways volunteers work, their involvement in the associations, the effort and time they spend to volunteer in them. When asked what their job is, many respondents said that the help of vulnerable or needy groups in dealing with daily difficulties. The competencies they claim to have is gained patience, sensitivity for certain groups, and greater courage in public speaking. All of those surveyed have been volunteering for years, planning to continue. Finally, we can conclude that volunteering is a type of desirable social behavior for young people because it teaches them values and a work ethic. It also teaches them humanity and a sense of helping others.