Older adults’ experiences of volunteering in community sport organisations: a scoping review protocol

<ns3:p>Introduction Volunteering is considered an effective way for older adults to stay active, connect with others and make a community contribution. Objective To conduct a scoping review to understand the extent and type of evidence reporting older adults’ experiences of volunteering in community sport organisations. Inclusion criteria This review will include any research with adults aged 65 years and older exploring their experiences of volunteering (perceived benefits and challenges) in community sport organisations. Qualitative, quantitative and mixed method studies will be included. Methods The review will be conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) framework and reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The following databases will be searched: PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, APA PsycINFO (from inception to present) as well as grey literature sources. Titles, abstracts and full texts will be screened by two reviewers. Relevant data will be charted using a standardised data charting tool developed for this review. Key information will be categorised and classified to generate a descriptive synthesis of the available research.</ns3:p>