Carrollton, Ohio
30 students participated
Poll Analysis - Pre-selected options
Personal Intangible Wishes
1st = worthwile use of time 2nd = fun 3rd = putting own values into
practice
7th = role model 6th = meeting new people
Personal Tangible Wishes
1st = free passes 2nd = discount coupons 3rd = class credits
11th = school trophies 10th = TV coverage 9th = apprenticeships
Wishes for the Community
1st = community auditorium, skate park etc. 2nd = upgrade schools
5th = inexpensive and good childcare 4th = library upgrades
Reasons for NOT Volunteering
1st = no time 2nd = not know where 3rd = need money
14th = need to be 18 years 13th = parents not approve
Volunteer 5 hours a week
During school year?
Yes = 24 No = 6
During summer?
Yes = 20
Currently volunteer?
Yes = 8
Poll Analysis - Hand Written Comments
Random Sampling
Trades
"Free gas for a year and free admission to high school sporing events."
"Recognition, food, personal satisfaction."
"Upgrade of all local housing conditions."
"Ice cream, a brick with my name on it in the sidewalk and dances in the square."
"A new computer for college; scholarship for college and support in the volunteer activity[mentor]."
"Free admission to fairs; discount good and free college education."
Recognition by the community and city officials and area businesses could get together to give tokens of thanks."
Volunteers
"I am a musician in many church organizations as well as pianist at my local
church."
"I work sometimes at the local Loaves & Fishes food pantry. I disburse food to the needy, carry it for the elderly and unload the food truck. I also work at the local sheriff's office as an Explorer and learn about law enforcmeent."
"Let the community service go towards paying for college."
"Opportunities to enjoy the products of our work."
"I teach three elementary spanish classes for 30 minutes. Each class has me for one day each week."
"I work at a church camp where I help with maintenance and preparation for summer recreational activities."
"I help older people by cleaning their homes at least once a week."
Why Not Volunteer?
"How are teenagers, who need to work, supposed to find time for all of this?(link
on web site)
Carrollton Press Release