International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing · 2017 · 19 citations · 0 references
Public AffairsSports MedicineEvent ManagementSport PsychologyVolunteer ManagementVolunteer DevelopmentVolunteer EngagementVolunteer RecruitmentVolunteer RetentionVolunteer SelectionVolunteer TrainingPerformance Feedback LoopsPerformance Feedback TrainingVolunteer Capacity BuildingVolunteer Commitment IntentionsVolunteer Development PlanningVolunteer Performance FeedbackVolunteerism In EventsYouth Volunteer Participation
The aim of this article is to investigate the relation between the legacy planning process of the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG 2016) and the willingness of event volunteers to continue long-term club volunteering and sports event volunteering after the YOG 2016. The article is based on survey data (n = 930) of young volunteers (≤29 years) and shows that they were reflexive oriented in their motives, however collective motives were important as well. Furthermore, the young volunteers were positive with respect to the general experience as volunteers and to how this had influenced their willingness for future volunteering. The findings are discussed in relation to managerial actions during the YOG 2016, such as performance feedback, training for and communication of task specification - and how lack of such may be a barrier for future volunteering.