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Before the Handshake: Wise Practices for the Support of Unpaid Officials in Athletics in Alberta
The sport of track and field involves many unpaid volunteers, called officials, who judge and assess athletic performance. In Alberta, Canada, not enough new volunteers are signing up to replace retiring officials. This recruitment gap was the catalyst to explore how Athletics Alberta, the …
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“[...] I think that I am even receiving, like getting more than I give.” : Motivations and Experiences of Long-Term International Volunteers in Finland
International volunteering has gained increasing popularity in the 21st century, and people from various backgrounds seek opportunities to join volunteer programs abroad. In this thesis, I will explore what types of processes volunteers go through while living and working in a foreign country. I …
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Adult volunteer retention in an after-school garden club setting : a case study
… teacher involvement, support of the principal, volunteer help, garden coordination, maintenance assistance and site availability are all factors found to contribute to the success of school gardens and are also found to be the barriers to sustainability of school gardens. Many of these …