Anti-corruption volunteering as a tool for strengthening legal culture

Abstract

The article explores anti-corruption volunteering as a new and promising form of civic engagement that fos
ters the development of legal and anti-corruption culture in society. The author analyzes the theoretical foun
dations of volunteering, its historical and cultural prerequisites in Kazakhstan, and the role of volunteer initia
tives in strengthening legal awareness and reducing tolerance toward corruption. The study aims to reveal the
role of anti-corruption volunteering on shaping legal culture and improving the effectiveness of public over
sight in Kazakhstan. The research employs comparative-analytical, structural-functional, and socio-cultural
analysis, as well as an analysis of legal acts and international experience. The results support the argument
that anti-corruption volunteering increases legal literacy, promotes values of honesty and transparency, and
strengthens public trust. It also decreases tolerance for corruption and encourages social responsibility. The
conclusion highlights the need for further institutionalization and digitalization of the volunteer movement, as
well as the development of regulatory frameworks and educational modules. This will help transform anti
corruption volunteering into a systemic tool for reinforcing legal culture and civic responsibility.