Economic Dimension of Volunteering in Sport
Economic dimension of volunteers in sport in a sustainable Europe by 2030
Paid and unpaid staff in sport organisations are equally important for the future of the European model of sport. Sport employs millions of European citizens and add billions in revenue. It contributes to chronic disease prevention and increases the quality of life of citizens and their ability to remain healthy and productive workers who may keep contributing to the European economy as the nation gets older. Volunteering also contributes to community cohesion, social inclusion and an enhanced sense of European identity. Volunteers in sport are essential to the European model of sport.
Science
Science is pivotal to good policy-making; developing the “Study on economic dimension of volunteering in sport” contributes to science-based evidence that informs policy-makers and provides support in the EU sport policy area
Governance
Promoting good governance in sport and sport-related sectors across Europe
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Supporting relevant stakeholders in policy-making and programming to acquire a better understand of the impact that they have on the European model of sport
“Sport is also an important enabler of sustainable development.”
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European conference on economic dimension of volunteering in sport
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