Research Digest
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20 Jun
Research Digest
Recruitment of volunteers with immigrant backgrounds: The impact of structural and individual aspects
Volunteering is associated with health-promoting benefits for both recipients and volunteers and may contribute to a more inclusive society. However, studies have shown a persistent pattern of social inequality among those who volunteer.
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20 Jun
Research Digest
Episodic Volunteering – Lessons We Can Draw from Research
The research paper explores the growing trend of episodic volunteering and its implications for volunteer management. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines literature reviews, qualitative interviews, and surveys.
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20 Jun
Research Digest
Volunteering Legacies from the Olympic Games: Missed Opportunities
With a growing importance of legacy in bids to host mega events, this paper examines how far repeat or sustained volunteering after the event (social legacy) is facilitated by event organising committees leveraging existing volunteering infrastructure in host communities.
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20 Jun
Research Digest
Continuing Professional Development Program Evaluation Focus Group Report
The research conducted by Monash University and Volunteering Victoria examines the effectiveness of a continuing professional development (CPD) program for volunteer managers. The study aims to evaluate the program's impact on volunteer managers' skills, knowledge, and practices.
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20 Jun
Research Digest
Project Update: Developing a National Rural Volunteering Roadmap (2021 to 2025)
This four-year project investigates structural, geographic, organisational and personal factors affecting rural volunteering in Australia. Professor Kirsten Holmes, Curtin University provides a short update on progress so far and next steps.
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20 Jun
Research Digest
Barriers to volunteering for marginalised groups: first nations peoples, newly arrived migrants and people with disability
The research paper explores the challenges and barriers faced by marginalised groups in participating in volunteering activities. The study aims to identify the obstacles preventing First Nations peoples, newly arrived migrants, and people with disabilities from engaging in volunteer work.
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20 Jun
Research Digest
Anything else we should know about you to be a mega-sport event volunteer? From gender and person–job fit perspectives
The paper explores the factors influencing the experiences and performance of volunteers in mega-sport events.
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25 May
Research Digest
All The Lonely People, Where Do They All Belong: Community Radio and Social Connection
The incidence of loneliness in Australia is growing. The personal and social consequences of loneliness are significant for those affected but also for policymakers. This article argues that community broadcasting in Australia should be valued as a medium that can reduce social isolation and enrich community cohesion.
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25 May
Research Digest
The Free-Fall of Volunteer Leaders in Australian Grassroots Associations
Current availability of volunteer leaders for grassroot associations is declining. This study aimed to identify motivations and barriers to members of grass roots associations stepping up to leadership roles on committees and explore potential recruitment strategies.
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25 May
Research Digest
Myths and Misconceptions About University Student Volunteering: Development and Perpetuation
This paper examines how erroneous myths and misconceptions are developed and perpetuated and can undermine the potential and value of university student volunteering.