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Contributions of volunteering in outdoor recreation activities to the
social economy in Whitehorse.
Carrie McClellandMasters Candidate
School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and TourismLakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
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Purpose Examine the role of volunteering in outdoor recreation activities
Community Health
Individual well-being
In relation to the social economy
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Research approach Qualitative perspective Modified case study Exploratory research
Researcher position: Participated in hiking, rock climbing, birding, Ultimate Frisbee 80 volunteer-hours at Yukon Volunteer Bureau Volunteered with the Whitehorse Triathlon, Yukon River Quest
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Visited Whitehorse, YT from May to July, 2007 Contacted through the organisation or by referral 13 interviews, 30-50 minutes in length Non-structured interview, guiding questions only Adult volunteer, outdoor recreation activities only
Data Collection
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Gender specific
pseudonyms
Outdoor recreation activities for which this participant has
volunteered
Other recreational activities for which this participant
has volunteered
Volunteered during recent Canada Winter Games
1 Sherry Cycling, Running Sport Yukon, Athletics Yukon, Curling
Yes
2 Sally Horseback riding Speed skating Yes
3 Susie Dogsledding No
4 Stephanie Canoeing, Dogsledding Yes
5 Sandra Soccer, Canoeing, Biking, Birding, Millenium Trail project
Yes
6 Mike Cross-country skiing, Mountain biking, Running, Biathlon
Yes
7 Chuck Snowmobiling Unknown
8 Judy Outdoor Education, Backpacking, Canoeing, Hiking, Alpine skiing
Martial Arts Yes
9 Richard Mountain biking, Ultimate Frisbee, Disc golf, Snowboarding
Yes
10 Jane Cross-country skiing, Orienteering Yes
11 John Broomball, Softball Hockey No
12 Hayley Running, Adventure racing Aerobics, Fitness Instructor Yes
13 Bob Soccer Wheelchair basketball Unknown
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Time management
Personal benefits Community benefits
Skill Development
Skill Donation
Provides an opportunity
Services/Activities
Voluntold
Lifestyle
Sense of responsibility
Cutting back
Job related
The influence of money
Family
Politics
Burnout
Pulling others in
Pressure
Same peoplevolunteering
Awareness
Inclusion
Ripple Effect
Psychological and physical health
Education &Awareness
Rewarding
Enjoyment
Involvement
It’s just good
Giving Back
Need Fulfillment
Preliminary Results
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Research Significance
Dissemination of Results Present and discuss the results to the community Report posted on Yukon Volunteer Bureau website Publication in academic venues
North represents unique perspective Draw connections between understandings and data Increase awareness
Lakehead University REB Project # 084 06-07Yukon Science License # 07-46&E
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Contributions of volunteering in outdoor recreation activities to the
social economy in Whitehorse.
Carrie McClellandMasters Candidate
School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and TourismLakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
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