Exchange Proposal
(Survey)
Another Way is not a program; it is a new way of thinking. There is no need to raise more revenue in order to expand present social programs; we simply need to improve the delivery system for existing resources. We need to more effectively gather, coordinate and communicate current and better information.
The Harry Singer Foundation is convinced that volunteers can successfully perform many tasks that would unite communities. We believe social services supplemented by community volunteers would be more personal and less expensive, saving local governments and businesses thousands of dollars. We believe they would acknowledge these contributions. We believe this is the only way taxes will be reduced, decreasing the financial burden on working families and giving them lifestyle choices again.
Surveys from thousands of students show they would donate after-school hours to strengthen their communities if their friends were involved, they knew where to go, what to do and the projects were truly worthwhile, challenging and fun. We want to know what you would like in exchange. Once we know your wishes and what you are willing to do to get them, we will take your proposals to businesses, community leaders and organizations. With your help we will remove obstacles, add incentives and get started matching resources by helping you establish a local Database in your community.
The following survey is your personal Exchange Proposal.
Please be specific and add personal comments.
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Exchange Proposal
(Survey)
A What would motivate you to
volunteer?
(Please mark first, second and third choices)
Social experiences (fun and networking) ________________________________________________________________
Opportunity to acquire a new skill _____________________________________________________________________
Opportunity to enhance my resume ____________________________________________________________________
Proof that my contribution really made a difference ________________________________________________________
Opportunity to be creative ___________________________________________________________________________
Other___________________________________________________________________________________________
B What would be a suitable exchange for
helping your community?
Please mark first, second and third choices. Please do not specify dollar amounts
but specific material things are fine. Consider the needs of nonprofit organizations and
neighbors. These items will be posted as wishes under unfunded rewards. Click for example.
Recognition (specify) _______________________________________________________________________________
Discount coupons-gift certificates (specify) _______________________________________________________________________
Mentors (specify) _________________________________________________________________________________
Other (specify) ___________________________________________________________________________________
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C Now
determine a fair exchange. Consider those things you would like to do, and feel you could
do if someone would train and work with you.
Please mark first, second, third, fourth and fifth
choices. Add specifics to your choices where requested. Describe experience or state need
for training. Click for example.
Manage and organize ___ Write ___ Speak ___ Work with computers ___ Read aloud ___
Design ___ Gardening ___
Conduct research ____ Promote ____ Solve technical problems ____
Financial ____ Carpentry ____ Plumbing ___
Conduct surveys ____ Roofing ___ Tutoring____ Work/play with young children ___
Gardening ___ Maintenance ____
Theatrical ___ Video ____ Painting ___ Work with older people ____Work with health
professionals ___ Mentoring ___
Prepare food ___ Pick up donations ___ Provide transportation ___ General office___ Baby
sit___ Work with animals ___
Repair-recycle items ___ Phone work __ Accounting ___ Consulting ___ Run
errands ___ Book keeping ____
Legal services ___ Other ______ Other _____ Other _____ Other _____ Other _____
1st choice specifics ______________________________________________________________________________
2nd choice specifics ______________________________________________________________________________
3rd choice specifics ______________________________________________________________________________
4th choice specifics ______________________________________________________________________________
5th choice specifics
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(Please use back, or another sheet of paper if more room is needed.)
D Share information about
yourself.
Names are unnecessary. See example for sharing ideas. Write more on back.
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