The importance of psychological contract and communication in maintaining volunteer motivation

Authors

  • Tomáš Mirovský Faculty of Sports Studies MU, Brno

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58743/dap2021vol5no1.265

Keywords:

Volunteers, large sporting events, motivation, communication

Abstract

The article focuses on the importance of communication with volunteers at major sporting events and the preferences of communication methods in the period before and during the sporting event. It draws attention to the need for well-planned and well-chosen communication from the time volunteers sign up to participate in a sporting event until just before the event itself and the need to fulfil the psychological contract between the volunteer and the event organiser. 

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Published

2021-06-28

How to Cite

Mirovský, T. (2021). The importance of psychological contract and communication in maintaining volunteer motivation. Diagnostics and Consultancy in Assisting Professions, 5(1), 78–89. https://doi.org/10.58743/dap2021vol5no1.265

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2021): PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS OF HEALTH AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE

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DaC

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