Armwood High School
Seffner, Florida
38 students participated
Poll Analysis - Pre-selected options
Personal Intangible Wishes
1st = worthwile use of time 2nd = worthy cause
7th = role model 6th (tie) = meeting new people and fun
Personal Tangible Wishes
1st = class credits 2nd = apprentcieships 3rd = free passes
11th = published 10th = TV coverage 9th = mentors
Wishes for the Community
1st = upgrade schools 2nd = auditorium, skate park etc.
5th = inexpensive and good childcare 4th = library upgrades
Reasons for NOT Volunteering
1st = no time 2nd = requires specific time 3rd = need money
14th = need transportation 13th = uncool 12th = needs to be fun
Volunteer 5 hours a week
During school year? Yes = 25 No = 7 (6 of the 7 will volunteer
during summer)
During summer?
Yes = 30
Currently volunteer?
Yes = 15
Poll Analysis - Hand Written Comments
Random Sampling
Trades
"I think they should put us on tv showing there are some good
teenagers in the community."
Have a running account starting in grade school with specified dollar amounts per service for every college-bouond student."
"Seeing a tangible difference I made; knowledge that I had done something good without outside influences; recognition would be nice, but not necessary."
"More access to community leaders to inquire about the future."
"Acceptance as a working individual in my community. appreciation from elders and recognition for my contributions."
"I'd like to see the community improved and more involvement from city officials."
Volunteers
"I volunteer for Red Cross in hospitals, work with abused children after school and
do tutoring."
"I volunteer at the animal hospital."
"I work through my church"
"I volunteer with the elementary schools and I tutor at my high school."
"I am a search and resuce ground team member with the U.S. Airforce Auxilary."
"I helped my neighborhood church build an addition to a building."
Volunteering is a great feeling."