Centerville, South Dakota
100 students participated
Poll Analysis - Pre-selected options
Personal Intangible Wishes
1st = good feeling 2nd = worthwile use of time 3rd = fun
7th (tie) = role model 6th = putting own values into practice
Personal Tangible Wishes
1st = apprenticeships 2nd = class credits 3rd = mentors
11th = TV coverage 10th = published
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 = not qualified 4th = not know
what to do or where to go
14th = parents not approve 13th = uncool
Volunteer 5 hours a week
During school year?
Yes = 59 No = 41 (15 of the 41 will volunteer during summer)
During summer?
Yes = 60
Currently volunteer?
Yes = 17
Poll Analysis - Hand Written Comments
Random Sampling
Trades
"To be treated to supper."
"All the Caramellos I can eat!"
"I would want nothing. I would do anything for my community."
"The feeling of satisfaction within myself. The looks on the faces of the peole I helped. The fact that people would know I am wiling to volunteer."
"Respect from community instead of everyone saying the kids are so bad!"
"Personally I wouldn't want anything but for the community to be nicer and to let people know who I really am."
"Respect for the younger people in the community."
Volunteers
"I clean our church every week."
"I volunteer at the church Soup Supper and the MS Walk-A-Thon"
"I have volunteered at a kid's church and painted houses for shut-ins."
"I help out when there is an opportunity. I don't know where they would want my help on a more regular basis."
[3 students volunteered through FFA"
"Refereeing kids' baseball games; fundraiser for student council; Natural Helpers."
"I am not currently a volunteer, but I did volunteer at a nursing home for the elderly two summers ago. It was a wonderful experience. I developed a nice friendly relationship with a few of the elderly residents. I had a special bond with one and I was very sad when she passed away. I miss her spirit and I will always remember her."
"Our youth group has cleaned up the town. I have read to little kids during the summer. We have picked up trash around town."
"I help nursing home residents with activities."