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Migrant participation in sports volunteering in Ireland

This research report explores migrant participation in sports volunteering, focusing on the experiences, motivations and barriers faced by individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The findings provide insight into how organisations can support more inclusive volunteering opportunities and improve engagement with diverse communities.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • gain insight into participation barriers and enablers for migrant volunteers
  • develop inclusive volunteering practices
  • inform targeted recruitment and engagement strategies
  • strengthen organisational understanding of diverse communities.

How to apply this resource

This resource is most useful when developing inclusion strategies, improving recruitment approaches, or enhancing volunteer programs to engage culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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National organisation supporting volunteering and volunteer-involving organisations across Ireland.
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