The aims of this paper are to summarize the current status of the literature on motivation of
sport event volunteers and identify research gaps in order to suggest a research agenda for …

Most event organizations rely on the commitment of volunteers to prepare for and stage
events. An attempt to understand factors that affect volunteers' engagement and retention …

Although there are numerous studies on volunteering in tourism, little research has been
done on volunteer support for mega-events. This study develops a theoretical model …

This study attempted to examine the intricate associations among volunteer tourism (VT)
motivations, overall image, satisfaction, trust, and the influence of these relationships on …

Volunteers are vital to the success of many major sporting events (Doherty, 2009).
Understanding the factors that influence sport event volunteerism will assist in event …

Using self-determination theory (SDT; Deci and Ryan 1985), we conducted a cross-sectional
survey to test the relationship among competence, intrinsic motivation, job satisfaction, and …

This study identifies specific sport event volunteer motivations, and then segments sport
event volunteers based on their motivations. It investigates the distinct features of four …

Volunteers are central to sport at all levels, from mega-events to grassroots clubs. Sport
Volunteering is a definitive guide to the issues associated with managing volunteers in sport …

The present research employed seven motivational factors to delineate sports-event
volunteer segments for the 2012 London Olympic Games. The investigators conducted a …

Investment in mega-sport events is frequently justified on the basis that there are
infrastructure and social legacies that remain after the event. This research explores the …