Informatics Publishing Limited

Natalia Ivanovna Gorlova ¹, Zulfiya Alimzhanovna Troska ², Vladimir Antonovich Sologub ³, Tatyana Vitalevna Vasilyeva ⁴, Elena Valer’evna Skripchenkova ¹

Affiliations
1 Plekhanov Russian Economic University, Moscow, RU
2 Russian State Social University, Moscow, RU
3 South-Russian Institute of National Economy and Public Administration Academy under the President of the Russian Federation (RANHiGS under the President of the Russian Federation), Rostov-on-Don, RU
4 Moscow State University of Technologies and Management of KG Razumovsky, Moscow, RU

Abstract

Background: This article describes the results of the study obtained during making of socio-demographic portrait of volunteers with disabilities. Method: A formal survey (questionnaire) was chosen as the primary method of data collection, during which 90 people who have applied to participate in volunteering at the XXII Winter Olympics and XI Winter Paralympics Sochi-2014 were interviewed. Findings: The authors have tested technologies of organization of volunteering for people with disabilities, offered the rationale for participation of people with disabilities in the organization of voluntary activities and an algorithm for stimulating the activities of disabled people. The results of the empirical research allowed formulating the particular conditions that should be considered for participation of disabled volunteers in major sporting events and activities. The article also presents a model of inclusive volunteering as a necessary condition for the active socialization of people with disabilities in the Russian society. A program of individual support for people with disabilities within the framework of inclusive volunteering model and promotion of their integration and the successful work of the volunteer activities is proposed. Improvements: A lot of attention is paid to identifying the problems and prospects of volunteer activities that include participation of people with disabilities in modern society and the possibility of its integration into the Russian society.

Keywords

Disabled People, Inclusive Environment, The Olympics and Paralympics, Volunteer Center, Volunteers, Volunteerism.

Full Text

   

Natalia Ivanovna Gorlova ¹, Zulfiya Alimzhanovna Troska ², Yelena Vasilyevna Krutitskaya ², Ekaterina Valer’evna Krasavina ³

Affiliations
1 Plekhanov Russian Economic University, Moscow, RU
2 Russian State Social University, Moscow, RU
3 Russian Customs Academy, Moscow, RU

Abstract

Background: The presented article is based on the practical experience of Sochi-2014 volunteer centers that involved senior citizens in the practice of volunteering in the organization of different events and facilities. Methods: The paper presents new, modern methods and models for organization of work with silver volunteers. These models are complex and versatile, so they can be applied to the work of elder volunteers in other events. Findings: This article provides results of analyzing the training of this category of volunteers in the framework of participation in the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Winter Paralympics Sochi-2014. It also analyzes the results of the study of personality characteristics and motivational systems of modern silver volunteers, and includes practical recommendations aimed at improving the efficiency of the selection process in volunteer practice, which improves the quality of work with them. Such comprehensive approach in the preparation and training of volunteers was used for the first time and showed very good results. Improvement: The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that its conclusions and recommendations can be used in the professional psychological selection, psycho-pedagogical support, training, re-training and analysis of volunteers from among the elderly.

Keywords

Integration, Silver Volunteers, Volunteer Centers, Volunteering Models.

Full Text

   

Natalia Ivanovna Gorlova ¹, Zulfiya Alimzhanovna Troska ², Larisa Ivanovna Starovojtova ³, Tatiana Borisovna Kononova ⁴

Affiliations
1 Department of Management and Marketing in the Sports Industry, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, RU
2 Department of Social and Family Pedagogy, Russian State Social University, Moscow, RU
3 Department of Theory and Methodology of Social Work, Russian State Social University, RU
4 Department of Theory and Methodology of Social Work, Russian State Social University

Abstract

Background/Objective: Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi 2014 presented a unique opportunity to use the world's leading experience in the integration of persons with disabilities into the productive life of Russian society through the implementation of a special program for volunteer training - Audio Description commentators for Games. The presented article is based on the practical experience of the Russian State Social University Volunteer Center, attracting volunteers in various "events" - projects and activities involving persons with disabilities and contains the research results of training Audio Description service volunteers in the framework of Sochi 2014 Project as exemplified by the Center activities. Methods: The paper presents new, modern technique of teaching Audio Description commentators-volunteers which is capable of giving an impetus to the development of a new aspect of social TV and radio. This technique allows acquiring the knowledge and practical experience of interaction with the target group at which Audio Description is aimed; revealing the Audio Description basic properties and principles; gaining practical interaction experience through direct Audio Description; acquiring and working out the skills and the ability to practically describe any kind of objects at Audio Description; simulating situations as close as possible to real commenting Olympic events. Findings: The article analyzes the results of empirical research of the personal characteristics of today's volunteers-Audio Description commentators, practical recommendations are given aimed at improving the efficiency of the selection process in volunteer practice that improves the quality of Audio Description service. Such an integrated approach in the training of volunteers-Audio Description commentators was used for the first time and demonstrated high performance. Application/ Improvements: The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that its conclusions and recommendations can be used in the course of professional psychological selection and psycho-pedagogical support of training, retraining and analysis of volunteers-Audio Description commentators' activities.

Keywords

Audio Description, Integration, Persons with Disabilities, Volunteer, Volunteering

Full Text