Lewis & Clark High School
Spokane, Washington
40 students participated
Poll Analysis - Pre-selected options
Personal Intangible Wishes
1st = good feeling 2nd = worthwile use of time 3rd = worthy cause
7th = fun 6th = meeting new people
Personal Tangible Wishes
1st = apprenticeships 2nd = mentors
11th = TV coverage 10th = discounts 9th
= free passes
Wishes for the Community
1st = upgrade schools 2nd = computers etc. 3rd = library upgrades
5th = auditorium, skate park etc.inexpensive 4th = good
childcare
Reasons for NOT Volunteering
1st = no time 2nd = not know where or what to do 3rd = requires
specific times
14th = uncool 13th (tie) = need to be 18 years and need
transportation 12th = parents not approve
Poll Analysis - Hand Written Comments
Random Sampling
Trades
"Swiss chocolate."
"A hot meal, a smile and a waffle iron."
"Video/computer coupon book."
"Nothing. Community service is an act of the heart. The reward one gets is personal experience and knowing that your service has helped someone less fortunateóor needy. It is being a servant not out of a heart that expects to be repaid."
"Nothing except for the simple fact that m y effort made a difference."
"No library fines."
"Never having to papy for your library card."
"Candy, pop, pizza."
"The satisfaction/relief of really feeling I made a difference. Recognition that people are doing stuff to change society. Access to more opportunities to serve."
"Nothing. That's the whole point of doing service."
Volunteers
"I was a junior counselor at a summer camp for three weeks and will continue
there."
"YWCA Transitional school for homeless children."
Volunteer experience: "Very boring and tedious, but it felt good!"
"I volunteer a bunch. I tutor Math and English to kids with ADD etc.. I'm an attendance review board National Honors Society officer so I organize many projects."
"I work at a school for homeless children."
"I volunteer at a store that sells things to support the artisans of third world countries."
Why Not Volunteer?
"I don't feel needed. My time is being wasted and they don't truly appreciate my
sacrifices."