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

Purpose Examine the role of volunteering in outdoor recreation activities

Community Health

Individual well-being

In relation to the social economy

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

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

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

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

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

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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