What, in your judgment would motivate most people your age (besides money) to do something to help your community?
"Maybe making them aware of what all the problems are, and what they can do to help."
"If it would benefited our age group, and it wouldn't be filled away a short time after it was finished."
"Make these opportunities (very) easily accessible."
"Appreciation towards what they do, a want to get their values expressed."
"More things to get involved in."
"Knowing they are helping someone out."
"People coming and telling them what they can do."
"Recognition-make community service 'cool' - worthwhile."
"There isn't much people can do to motivate others. We just have to motivate ourselves."
"Privileges - (opportunities to go places, get prizes)."
"Something more organized and fun."
"Material rewards, (stereo systems, etc.) But I don't think simple material belongings will motivate people; they need to want to volunteer in the first place."
"Having someone else set everything up before hand."
"I think feeling useful and loved would have a lot to do with it."
"Sometimes I'm just lazy or would rather go have fun with my friends. Other times I just don't see any effect that I'm having on my community."
"I know people will help if they only know someone truly needs help. No one wants to do anything for no reason."
"Knowing that people (adults) don't judge."
"Having to live the experience of being in need."
"More opportunities - what is out there no one knows."
"Knowing they are a big part of their community."
"A way to avoid jail time or paying a large fine."
"Encouragement from parents and peers."
Q5 What, in your judgment would motivate most people your age (besides money) to do something to help their community?
Overwhelming first choice = Time with friends - "must be fun"
#2 Response = Praise-adult recognition - includes media-TV
#3 Response = Something definite but ??
#4 Response = Worthwhile use of their time; knowing the job really made a difference
The two-way tie for fifth place were within five votes of one another
#5 Response = get something intangible for self ; like a good feeling from helping
#5 Response = Use for college and job applications
The following are random samplings of less popular responses