Hopkins, Michigan
85 students participated
Poll Analysis - Pre-selected options
Personal Intangible Wishes
1st = fun 2nd = good feeling and worthwile use of time
7th = role model 6th = putting own values into practice
Personal Tangible Wishes
1st = apprenticeships 2nd = class credits
11th (tie) = TV coverage and letters of rcommendation 10th = mentors
Wishes for the Community
1st = auditorium, skate park etc. 2nd = upgrade schools
5th = inexpensive and good childcare 4th = library upgrades
Reasons for NOT Volunteering
1st = no time 2nd = need money 3rd = don't know where to go or do and no
interest in available
14th = parents not approve 13th = need transportation 12th = uncool
Volunteer 5 hours a week
During school year?
Yes = 42 No = 13 (6 of the 13will volunteer during summer)
During summer?
Yes = 44
Currently volunteer?
Yes = 14
Poll Analysis - Hand Written Comments
Random Sampling
Trades
"A center which provides the opportunity for teenagers who are experienced in music
to show of some of their talent."
"For every hour of work = 1 gallon of gas for my care. For every hour of work = 1 hour of credit for a class."
"I wouldn't need anything. I would be glad to help."
"Doing things with friends; school credits."
"Off-road-vehicle trails and rock concerts."
"Earn hours that you don't have to go to school but still get credit."
"Open campus."1111
"Truck to fix up myself."
"TOOL concert, clothes and collectibles."
Famous people to visit our school."
Volunteers
"I average 500 hours of comunity service a year and get no recognition. I love it,
but it just seems worthless for me though, but I can't stay away."
Why Not Volunteer
"I think government should pay not, not just make people volunteers. They give people
on welfare more than enough to do nothing."