Journal article
Training for event volunteers: factors influencing event managers' resource allocation decision-making
International Journal of Event and Festival Management, Vol.12(1), pp.16-35
19/01/2021
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Abstract
PurposeManaging special events which utilise volunteer labour presents unique challenges due to the time-bound and infrequent nature of events, coupled with the non-traditional employment contractual basis associated with volunteers. Having committed, well-trained volunteers can sometimes be the difference between success and failure for an event. This paper explores factors shaping event managers' decision-making in relation to allocating organisational resources towards training for event volunteers.Design/methodology/approachUtilising qualitative methods, a sample of senior event managers practicing within Australia were invited to participate in semi-structured interviews. Their attitudes towards, and factors shaping, their decision-making in relation to allocating organisational resources towards training for event volunteers were analysed and discussed through an interpretive lens.FindingsSix intervening variables which shaped event managers' decisions to resource volunteer training were identified. These six variables both shaped and constrained event managers' decisions to resource and implement volunteer training.Originality/valueThe study highlights factors that need to be considered when considering attaining festival attendance satisfaction with volunteers’ service provision through training. This work also contributes to future discussions about the value of volunteer training to event success.
Details
- Title
- Training for event volunteers: factors influencing event managers' resource allocation decision-making
- Creators
- Jacqueline Leigh (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityGrant Cairncross (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityMatthew Lamont (Author) - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Event and Festival Management, Vol.12(1), pp.16-35
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Identifiers
- 991012925683202368
- Academic Unit
- School of Business and Tourism; Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article