Lubbock, Texas
260 students participated
Poll Analysis - Pre-selected options
Personal Intangible Wishes
1st = good feeling 2nd = worthy cause 3rd = worthwile use of time
7th = role model 6th = having fun
Personal Tangible Wishes
1st = apprenticeships 2nd = mentors 3rd = free passes
11th = TV coverage 10th = published
Wishes for the Community
1st = auditorium, skate park etc. 2nd = community computers etc. 3rd =
upgrade schools
5th = inexpensive and good childcare 4th = library upgrades
Reasons for NOT Volunteering
1st = no time 2nd = need money 3rd = not know where to go or what to do
14th = parents not approve 13th = need transportation 12th = need to be
18 years
Volunteer 5 hours a week
During school year?
Yes = 104 No = 45 (21 of the 45will volunteer during summer)
During summer?
Yes = 109
Currently volunteer?
Yes = 17
Poll Analysis - Hand Written Comments
Random Sampling
Trades
"Build a public skate park, a scholarship and a recreation center."
"Trips, organized meetings with students from other areas; better computers, software and internet access for the school and CDs, music."
"A T-shirt from the organization; a pin to wear on a shirt."
"A small party upon completion of the project; gift certificates and recognition for the service."
"Just to know I helped someone; knowing I was a role model; putting my abilities to good work."
"Plaques; lifelong friendshipsóelders and young kids; shirt, hat, other memorabilia."
"A park, scholarship and community center."
"Help in learning a specific job or task, commendation for a job well done and the help of experienced adults [mentors]."
"Passes for all shows for one year in the Depot District; a tiller and some grass seeds for my mom's yard and a brand new dirt bike."
"Not being treated like a lesser by other workers, a feeling of accomplishment and self-worth."
"A position in a doctor's office so that I could learn more; a job with elderly people and a scholarship to help me go to med-school."
"Better homes for people, no drugs and for the police to not be so strict."
"I would like in trade for my community service, thanks a community award and pride."
"New truck, girl friend, party, scholarship, day off school and off-campus lunches."
"To be recognized as a hard worker, to get a scholarship and something to
drive."
Volunteers
"I volunteer for Carpenter's Kitchen through church one Sunday every three months.
This soup kitchen feeds lunch to the homeless, or less fortunate, every Sunday. It takes
41/2-5 hours and is really rewarding and fun."
"Helping the homeless, helps me understand what life is like for people with nothing of their own. It makes me think I'm making a difference."
"I work with Civil Air Patrol. I have been a member for almost 7 years now. I have helped locate numerous crashed civilian/private aircraft. I have also done crowd control and various other tasks for the community."
"I volunteer to teach the junior high youth group and volunteer at the Salvation Army and South Plains Food Bank on special occasions and when needed."
"Every year since I could walk I've worked with Lions Club, especially with their Pancake Supper. For the past couple of years I've been in charge of the mascot (the lion suit). Through church, I've painted, scrubbed, cleaned and had fun!"
"Through my church, I visit people who have been checked into hospitals and make meals for their families. I put into the computer who attended services that particular Sundayóone month out of the year, so it's usually about four Sundays. I contact those who have missed several services in a row."
"Well I got caught doing something bad so they put me in jail. Then when I got out
I got a judge who gave me 20 hours of community service. We drove around in a van and
painted over graffiti." "I had to go to court for three traffic violations and
chose community service instead of paying a fine. I am currently working at a local
hospital."
Why Not Volunteer?
"Just apathetic; doesn't sound fun."
"I showed up to volunteer at a hospital and the lady I had an appointment with had gone to a party the night before. She didn't bother showing up and I wasted two hours waiting before I found out that she had taken off work."
"I think community service is stupid. People get people to work for them for free and that's not right."
"I have never had any way to actually do these things. Like, the things that sound interesting aren't really available."
"I don't hear of volunteer work in our city."
"I have never had an opportunity to volunteer"
"I would if given an opportunity. I just don't truly know of any."
"I don't know if there is volunteer work where I live. I would love to know more
information."