Blue Ridge, Texas
26 students participated
Poll Analysis - Pre-selected options
Personal Intangible Wishes
1st = worthwile use of time 2nd = worthy cause
7th = role model 6th = fun
Personal Tangible Wishes
1st = apprenticeships 2nd = mentors
11th = published 10th = TV coverage 9th = letters of recomendation
Wishes for the Community
1st = auditorium, skate park etc. 2nd = computers etc.
5th = inexpensive and good childcare 4th = library upgrades
Reasons for NOT Volunteering
1st = no time 2nd = need money 3rd = require specific times
14th (tie) = others better able and uncool 13th (tie) = transportation
and needs to be fun
Volunteer 5 hours a week
During school year?
Yes = 11 NO = 6 (2 of the 6 will volunteer during summer)
During summer?
Yes = 11
Currently volunteer?
Yes = 2
Poll Analysis - Hand Written Comments
Random Sampling
Trades
"If I do something to help someone, it is because I want to, not to get something out
of it."
"Just self-satisfaction, recognition, not just being overlooked!"
"I just want to be a good person. I want to do to others as they do to me. I want to get the respect I give."
"I would like a better community, like an actual recreational center that people would go to."
"I would like some land donated to me."
"Letters of recommendation and any type of help with college expenses."
Volunteers
"I just do anything anybody needs done."
Why Not Volunteers?
"I am married, have a child and I need a real job!"
"I am too shy."