Research and analysis

Understanding the drivers of volunteering in culture and sport: analysis of the Taking Part survey

Using Taking Part Survey data to identify 4 distinct groups of volunteers: general, sport, multi-activity and arts and heritage.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Published: 11 August 2011

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Understanding the drivers of volunteering in culture and sport: analysis of the Taking Part survey

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The study found that volunteers feel more able to influence changes to their local cultural and sports facilities and indeed the quality of their local environment more generally.

The results showed that each sector has a distinct demographic profile which could be used for targeting and/or broadening volunteer opportunities.

Published 11 August 2011