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ABSTRACT

This interpretive study sought to critically examine young people’s subjective meanings and experiences related to parent volunteerism in community youth sport. Using a constant comparative method of data analysis, the perspectives of 19 participants from 7 different family units (9 sons and 10 daughters) in Ontario, Canada were examined. The findings call attention to the gendered importance of fathers in highly visible volunteer roles (e.g., coach, game announcer) and the lack of recognition or appreciation for mothers’ formal volunteer roles (e.g., assistant coach, league’s board of directors) as well as informal volunteer roles (e.g., fundraiser). Moments of conflict in relation to peer groups as well as siblings and the potential for volunteerism to enhance a sense of connection through moments of togetherness and skill development are also emphasized.

6. Discussion

This study revealed the young people’s subjective meanings and experiences related to their parents’ volunteer roles in community-based youth sport and emphasized the gendered significance of highly visible volunteer labor. It gave attention to the perceived impact on parent–child relationships and interactions with the dual roles of parent-volunteer/child-athlete. This study also emphasized the importance of understanding diverse familial perspectives (e.g., young people). For example, in contrast to previous research that focused on parental perspectives (e.g., Busser & Carruthers, 2010; Trussell & Shaw, 2012; Wiersma & Sherman, 2005), for the young people in this study, the notion of their parents’ volunteering out of obligation or parental duty was completely absent. Comparative analysis revealed that the young people did not recognize that their parents were volunteering to ensure that they had the opportunity to participate or their parents might have some reluctance. Further, the purposive intent of volunteering to transmit altruistic values such as helping out, making a difference, and role modeling (e.g., Busser & Carruthers, 2010; Leberman & LaVoi, 2011) was completely absent from the young people’s talk. Thus, the sons and daughters expressed little awareness or understanding of their parents’ motivations and contributions related to youth sport volunteerism.