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A short summary of this paper. Download Download PDF. Translate PDF. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of Communities NSW. The Sydney World Masters Games is a notable example of a mega-event. The success of many mega-events is supported by their volunteer workforce. While the role of volunteers is crucial to the success of the event there have only been a few studies of volunteers at mega-sporting events, with no substantial research on volunteers at the World Masters Games and none that have explored the legacy of volunteering at mega sporting events beyond the life of the event itself.
The WMG provides event organisers with the opportunity to understand this committed and diverse group. This study evaluates the volunteer legacy arising from the WMG in a structured and co- ordinated way. The pre event survey was distributed to 2, on the 8th October of which 22 bounced resulting in 2, potential responses. The survey was closed on 12th October with responses complete and partials. This is a response rate of The post event survey was distributed on 22nd January to 2, volunteers of which bounced back, leaving 2, potential responses.
The survey was closed on 4th February, with responses complete and 92 partials. A discussion of the findings follows the presentation of the results. The smallest groups were those aged years 6. Of those who have previously volunteered This resulted in 41 items including four additional ones added by the researchers to reflect different research interests.
The 41 motivation items were scored on a seven point Likert scale where 1 is strongly disagree and 7 is strongly agree.
Mean I wanted to do something worthwhile 5. Many said they would definitely volunteer for a future WMGs More people were likely to volunteer in any context The smallest groups were those aged years 4. Only 0. Reflective of the countries of birth, the main language spoken at home was English When asked if their access requirements had been met the most common areas in which their needs were not met were parking Of those respondents who have previously volunteered Nearly one in three had volunteered at the Sydney Olympics Oxfam Some respondents indicated that they had gained new skills in the areas of volunteer management Most people indicated that they were able to apply their skills in other volunteering situations The range of means was only 4.
Respondents were most satisfied with the number of shifts they worked and their job assignment. They were least satisfied with the information they received, training they received and the equity of the volunteer reward system. Two thirds of respondents
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