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The conclusion will highlight and compare the different perspectives on sport volunteering around the globe. Main differences will be discussed with regard to (a) meaning and understanding of volunteering; (b) volunteering and sport volunteering; and (c) volunteering, state, and civil society. The objective is to summarize the different viewpoints and reflect on the diversity of approaches.
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Hallmann, K., Fairley, S., Herold, E. (2018). Conclusion. In: Hallmann, K., Fairley, S. (eds) Sports Volunteers Around the Globe. Sports Economics, Management and Policy, vol 15. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02354-6_26
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