Paoli, Oklahoma
100 students participated
Poll Analysis - Pre-selected options
Personal Intangible Wishes
1st = fun 2nd = good feeling 3rd = worthwile use of time
7th = role model 6th = knowing I contributed to a worthwhile cause
Personal Tangible Wishes
1st = apprenticeships 2nd = mentors 3rd = free passes
11th = TV coverage 10th = published
Wishes for the Community
1st = computers etc. 2nd = upgrade schools
5th = inexpensive and good childcare
Reasons for NOT Volunteering
1st = no time 2nd = not know where to go or what to do 3rd = times don't
fit my schedules
14th = parents not approve 13th = need to be a8 years
Volunteer 5 hours a week
During school year?
Yes = 58 No = 12 (4 of the 12 will volunteer during summer)
During summer?
Yes = 47
Currently volunteer? Yes = 11
Poll Analysis - Hand Written Comments
Random Sampling
Trades
"Knowing I did something that may make a difference."
"Nothing. I don't need anything."
"Tapes or CDs, books and posters."
"One month's supply of Dr. Pepper."
"Leeway from the cop."
"Flowers to be planted around my house."
"To feel good about myself for helping; a thanks for helping and meeting someone new."
" CD player, DC and roller blades."
" A Horse show halter and a plane ticket to San Jose, California."
"A community swimming pool."
" A real gold medal."
"Bike."
"A NBA basketball court and goals."
"A thank you!"
Looking ahead: "A 1997 BMW and a 19" color TV with remote."
"$100 shopping spree to Wal-Mart."
"A day of riding horses."
"A box of roses."
"A date with a pretty girl."
"Getting a job (but for money). No one will hire me." [That's
what volunteer apprenticeships are for!]
Volunteers
"I babysit for the church."
"I volunteer at police parties to entertain their kids."
"I volunteer at the Police Department."
"I mowed a lawn for an old lady."
"I enjoy helping and telling people what to do." :)
Why Not Volunteer?
"It's easier to volunteer in the summer, but I don't want to give up my free time.
One summer I busted my ---- to make only $4.25 an hour. It's not worth it."