Introduction

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region is working in partnership with Volunteer Victoria on a research project to understand how young people (aged 14 to 29) learn about volunteering opportunities. You do not have to answer any questions that you don't want to. If you share your name and email address with us, you will be sent a $10 gift card as a thank you for helping with this research project. Your name, email address and individual answers will not be shared with anyone else or used for any other purpose. The collated answers will be published in a research document and shared with other organizations.
Name of youth completing survey
This is to ensure that you are between the ages of 14 and 29.
In which part of Greater Victoria do you live?
Do you currently volunteer anywhere?
If yes, why do you volunteer?
Please select a maximum of three
If yes, how do you volunteer?
Please select a maximum of three
How do you typically hear about what's happening in Victoria?
Please select a maximum of three
What would encourage you to volunteer?
Please select a maximum of three
Which volunteer positions most interest you?
What is your current employment status?
Please explain why
Rank the following goals in terms of importance to you:
1 - most important and 5 equals least important
Post-Secondary Education
Family
Full-time work
Travelling
Saving money
 
If you were asked to attend an interview tomorrow, how would you feel about talking about yourself?
How often do you look for a volunteer position that relates to your career goals?
What is your academic status?
Does your school/program offer volunteer opportunities?
If yes, does your school/program offer any perks or rewards for volunteering?
Where has volunteering been required in your life?
Please select a maximum of three

For people already volunteering

Please answer the questions in this section if you are already volunteering and/or have volunteered in the past
In your current volunteer position, do you feel that you are developing new skills?
Please explain your answer below

Do you think volunteering helps to develop new skills and how?
Please explain your answer below

Did the organization where you volunteered/are volunteering provide you with training before you started?
Did the organization where you volunteered/are volunteering provide you with on-going training throughout your time there?

Wrapping things up

Have you heard about Volunteer Victoria before this survey?
You do not have to provide your email address if you don't want the gift card