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2025 Closer to Free Volunteer Survey
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. Thank you for helping us make the Closer to Free Ride even better!
General
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1.
Was this your first experience with the Closer to Free Ride?
(Required.)
Yes, this was my first experience with the Closer to Free Ride
No, this was my first time volunteering but I have ridden in year(s) past
No, I have volunteered for the Closer to Free ride before this year
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2.
How did you hear about volunteering for Closer to Free?
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Closer to Free website
Friend or Family
I have volunteered with the Closer to Free ride before
I saw an ad on Facebook
I saw an ad on Instagram
Other (please specify)
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3.
Which day(s) did you volunteer? Please check all that apply.
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Pre-Ride
Ride Day
Both
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4.
Did you do any fundraising?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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5.
If you fundraised, what prompted you to fundraise?
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I have a personal connection to Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center
I have a personal connection to this cause
I was motivated by a reward
I did not fundraise
Other (please explain)
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6.
Were you aware of the volunteer fundraising rewards program for 2025 ($100- phone wallet $250-mug, $500- beanie) and that volunteers can also qualify for all Rider rewards?
(Required.)
Yes, I was aware of the program and motivated by it
Yes, I was aware but I was not motivated to reach the reward levels
No, I was not aware of the program
Other (please explain).
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7.
Did you see any of the below advertising for the Closer to Free Ride (check all that apply):
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Television
Radio (traditional)
Billboard
Instagram Ads
Magazine or Newspaper
Facebook Ads
Online Advertisements
Smilow Care Center
Smilow lobby
None of the above.
Pre-Ride
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8.
How was your overall volunteer experience at Pre-Ride sponsored by Bank of America?
(Required.)
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I did not volunteer at Pre-Ride
Please share any comments or specific thoughts
Yale Bowl
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9.
How was your overall volunteer experience at the Yale Bowl?
(Required.)
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I did not volunteer at the Yale Bowl
Please share any comments or specific thoughts
Road Crew/Rest Areas
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10.
How was your overall volunteer experience as Road Crew or at a Rest Area?
(Required.)
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
I did not volunteer for Road Crew/Rest Area
Please share any comments or specific thoughts
And some final questions...
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11.
Did you attend a virtual training session?
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Yes
No
12.
If you attended the virtual training, did the training cover everything you needed to know for your role?
Yes
No
Any comments or additional information you could have used
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13.
Do you feel as a volunteer, you were well taken care of (i.e. snacks, hydration, information)?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Please share any additional feedback or suggestions
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14.
Do you plan to volunteer or ride in the 2026 Closer to Free Ride?
(Required.)
Yes, I will sign up to volunteer again
Yes, I am planning to ride
Maybe
No
Any comments?
15.
Is there anything we could have done to make your experience better? Please share any additional feedback here.
Thank you for your feedback!
