Social Inclusion through Volunteering: The Legacy Potential of the 2012 Olympic Games

被引：45

作者：

Nichols, Geoff ^{[1
]}

Ralston, Rita ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Sheffield, Sch Management, Sheffield S1 4DT, S Yorkshire, England

[2] Manchester Metropolitan Univ, Sch Food Consumer Tourism & Hospitality Managemen, Manchester M15 6BH, Lancs, England

来源：

SOCIOLOGY-THE JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION | 2011年 / 45卷 / 05期

关键词：

Commonwealth Games; legacy; Olympic Games; social inclusion; volunteer;

D O I：

10.1177/0038038511413413

中图分类号：

C91 [社会学];

学科分类号：

030301 ; 1204 ;

摘要：

Considerations of Olympic Games' legacies have focused on economic benefits, with little consideration given to the potential legacy from the substantial number of volunteers involved. This article examines the experiences of volunteers in a programme established as a legacy of the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Its results challenge the dominant social inclusion discourse in showing that volunteering provides social inclusion benefits beyond employability by enriching volunteers' lives and empowering them to make new choices. Recognizing and valuing this would enable 'social inclusion' programmes promoting volunteering at major events, such as the 2012 Olympics, to broaden their objectives.

引用

页码：900 / 914

页数：15

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