New Underwood, South Dakota

18 students participated
Poll Analysis - Pre-selected options

Personal Intangible Wishes
1st
= worthwile use of time 2nd (tie) = meeting new people and fun
7th
= role model 6th = putting own values into practice

Personal Tangible Wishes
1st
= apprenticeships 2nd = mentors 3rd = discounts
11th
= TV coverage 10th = published

Wishes for the Community
1st
= upgrade schools 2nd = computer centers
5th
= inexpensive and good childcare 4th = library upgrades

Reasons for NOT Volunteering
1st
= no time 2nd = need money 3rd = not know where
14th
= uncool 13th = parents not approve 12th = need to be 18 years

Volunteer 5 hours a week
During school year?

Yes
= 10 No = 8 (5 of the 8 will volunteer during summer)

During summer?
Yes
= 14

Currently volunteer?
Yes
= 3

Poll Analysis - Hand Written Comments
Random Sampling

Trades
"Knowing I'm making a difference even if it's small. Satisfaction in oneself after h elping."

Volunteers
"As a 4-H member I help younger members with problems. I also paint over graffitti and clean up stuff and do whatever is needed to help the community. I helped build a church in Nicaragua with my church group."

Why Not Volunteer?
"Never had the opportunity."

New Underwood Press Release

Poll Results/Individual Schools

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