Newell-Fonda High School Newell, Iowa
91 students participated
Poll Analysis - Pre-selected options
Personal Intangible Wishes
1st = worthwile use of time 2nd = worthy cause
7th = role model 6th = putting own values into practice
Personal Tangible Wishes
1st = apprenticeships 2nd = class credits 3rd = free passes
11th = TV coverage 10th = published
Wishes for the Community
1st = auditorium, skate park etc. 2nd = computers etc.
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 (tie) = need to be 18 years and parents not approve 13th = need
transportation
Volunteer 5 hours a week
During school year?
Yes = 72 NO = 15 (6 of the 15will volunteer during summer)
During summer?
Yes = 73
Currently volunteer?
Yes = 33
Poll Analysis - Hand Written Comments
Random Sampling
Trades
" A nice used car."
"Gift certificates, new car, my own apartment."
"High schoolers don't always want money. All we need is a little recognition to get our ego up and have a great attitude."
"A place for kids to hang out for fun, gift certificates, free internet access and high school credits."
"As long as I could get there, [and back] I wouldn't need that much in return; just appreciation ."
"Any old car that anyone in the community would give me."
"A computer."
"Have my car fixed."
"Free gas for the rest of my life."
"School could be cut down to less days."
"To ride in a 1997 Malanchi F1."
"Special privileges in school."
"Entry fees paid for all my sheep shows."
"The job experience, priority on a non-volunteer job and discounts."
"Recognition and open campus."
"To be treated fairly fro, the bossóhave respect."
"Help kids to find old cars and help fix them up to make them drivable. This way there is a definite thing to work for. Everyone wants their own vehicle."
"A point system would be good with awards for the most points and making a certain number of points a big deal with a grand honor!"
"Mentors that will help increase your knowledge of future careers."
"New friends, recognition and letters of recommendation."
Volunteers
"I volunteer at a church nursery, help at library, children's church and speech
performances for clubs, organizations and the public in general."
"I bale hay, shovel snow and mow yards."
"I volunteer to coach little kids in basketball. when we coach, we feel that we are their role models and they look up to us."
"Mow lawns and play guitar for nursing homes."
"I volunteer through my church and through my 4-H group. I have done things at the nursing home like decorating and performing."
"I visit with elderly people at a nursing home."
"I have worked with the elementary school 2-3 hours each week. I got school credit. I enjoyed it a lot. I now want to be a teacher and found it to be a very good experience."
"I help count money at church, entering data into the computer."
"I help out at the humane society."
"My volunteer experience has included public speaking, art work, running errands, baking and some farm chores."
"4-H: nursing home, Christmas decorating and caroling. Town Parks: clean up and pull weeds."
"I volunteer through scouts and church.
"In speech class we perform for the public."
"I am a candy-striper at the BV County Hospital. We get a chance to not only help the nurse, but we also get a chance to talk with people, play games and just listen. I entertain at the nursing home by dancing. Residents love young people and the things they can do. I have been an organizer and contributor to food and toy drives through my church and school. Proceeds have gone to needy families in my community. At Christmas time, I have gone caroling to the nursing home and to several shut-ins in the community and delivered fruit baskets. Tears in their eyes brings tears to our eyes as well."
"D.A.R.E. high school role model, video producing for community organizations, community choir as accompanist and church work with music."
"Adopt-A-Highway, clean ditches. Play piano occasionally for church services at the nursing home."
"I work about two hours each week for our local historical society. I help to
maintain a historical mansion."
Why Not Volunteer?
"I sang at the Cave Center a couple times but don't any more
because all the old people said I sang like [awful]."
"Nobody does anything for me so I don't do anything for them."
"I work and have no free time."