Aim: As a volunteer centre, we are doing our best to raise the profile of volunteering in the community planning process. In order to be able to do this more efficiently, we need your help! There is not much information about the actual extent and nature of volunteering in Midlothian. Neither does anyone know how much volunteers contribute to this area. This survey will help us gather all the necessary information. With your help, we will be able to both determine the level and nature of volunteering here in Midlothian and also to calculate its economic value.

Please take 5 minutes to complete this survey. Questions are short and easy to answer. It does not matter if you do not know much about volunteering. We need everyone’s responses! All the answers are anonymous and we will not trace them back to you so do not worry! By completing this survey, you can win £20 worth voucher. Tell your friends or family to take part as well.

Please answer all the questions as honestly as you can. Read the questions and suggested answers very CAREFULLY and choose the one you think best describes you.

You need to be over 12 and from Midlothian to take part in this survey!

Volunteering is about you giving your time and skills, without being paid, to help others (excluding your family), your community or the environment. You can do it through groups, clubs, organisations or on your own. You do not have to do it every week. It can be something you do from time to time.

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