Night to Shine Volunteer Survey

Thank you for being a part of Night to Shine!

We are so grateful for your participation in this special night. Whether you attended as a guest, caregiver, or volunteer, your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping us make next year's event even better.

This survey should take about 5-10 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Your responses will help us improve the experience, ensure we meet the needs of our guests, and recognize the hard work of our volunteers.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts - we appreciate you!

NTS Coordination Team

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* 1. Overall, how would you rate your experience volunteering at the Night to Shine?

Needs Improvement - The experience was challenging, disorganized, or not enjoyable.

Fair - Some parts were okay, but there were issues that made it difficult.

Average - The event was good overall, but there's room for improvement.

Great! Enjoyable and well-organized, with only a few minor issues.

Amazing! Fantastic experience! Well-run, fulfilling and meaningful.

Needs Improvement - The experience was challenging, disorganized, or not enjoyable.

Fair - Some parts were okay, but there were issues that made it difficult.

Average - The event was good overall, but there's room for improvement.

Great! Enjoyable and well-organized, with only a few minor issues.

Amazing! Fantastic experience! Well-run, fulfilling and meaningful.

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* 2. Which volunteer role did you serve in? (Select all that apply)

Buddy

Crowning, Queens, Mascots

Red Carpet, Paparazzi

Karaoke

Hair & Makeup

Food & Refreshments (Dinner, Candy Bar, etc.)

Sensory Room

Limo Rides

Dance - DJ

Photographer, Photo Booth

Security

Parking

Guest/volunteer Registration

Guest/Volunteer Check-in

Decorations - Setup, Tear down

Shoe Shine

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Did you feel prepared for your role?

Yes, I knew exactly what to do

Mostly, but I could have used more training

No, I felt unsure about what to do

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Did you feel your role made a meaningful impact?

Yes, absolutely!

Somewhat

Not really

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Did you feel like you had clear direction on what to do during the event?

Yes, I always knew what to do

Mostly, but I had some moments of uncertainty

No, I was confused at times

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Were you assigned to be a buddy for a guest?

Yes, it was a great match!

Somewhat, but I could have been better paired.

No, it wasn't a good match

Not applicable.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. If you were are a returning volunteer, how did this year's event compare to previous years?

Even Better!

About the same

It wasn't as smooth as before

This was my first year volunteering

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is one thing we could do to improve your volunteer experience?

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* 9. Did you experience any logistical challenges during your volunteer shift (parking, timing, etc.)?

No, everything was smooth

Yes, but minor issues

Yes, and they were significant

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How would you rate the accessibility of the event?

Excellent - everything was easy to navigate

Mostly good, but there were some challenges

Difficult- we had trouble moving through the event

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How would you rate the volunteer check-in and parking process?

Very smooth and organized

Mostly good, but could be improved

Somewhat confusing

Disorganized

Other (please specify)

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* 12. How did you hear about Night to Shine

Attended before

Recommended by a friend

Social media

Community organization

Church

I am connected to a Guest attending the event

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What additional activities or experiences would you love to see at next year's event?

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* 14. What was the most meaningful part of the event for you?

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* 15. If you could change one thing about the event, what would it be?

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* 16. Would you recommend volunteering at Night to Shine to others?

Yes

Maybe

Other (please specify)

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* 17. How likely are you to volunteer for Night to Shine next year?

Not likely - I did not have a good experience and would not volunteer again.

Unlikely - There were significant challenges that would prevent me from returning.

Maybe - I had an okay experience, but I would need some improvements to consider volunteering again.

Likely - I enjoyed the experience and would probably volunteer again.

Definitely! I loved it and will absolutely volunteer again next year!

Not likely - I did not have a good experience and would not volunteer again.

Unlikely - There were significant challenges that would prevent me from returning.

Maybe - I had an okay experience, but I would need some improvements to consider volunteering again.

Likely - I enjoyed the experience and would probably volunteer again.

Definitely! I loved it and will absolutely volunteer again next year!

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* 18. Did you receive enough information before the event to feel prepared?

Yes

Maybe

Other (please specify)

Night to Shine Volunteer Survey

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* 1. Overall, how would you rate your experience volunteering at the Night to Shine?

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* 2. Which volunteer role did you serve in? (Select all that apply)

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* 3. Did you feel prepared for your role?

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* 4. Did you feel your role made a meaningful impact?

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* 5. Did you feel like you had clear direction on what to do during the event?

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* 6. Were you assigned to be a buddy for a guest?

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* 7. If you were are a returning volunteer, how did this year's event compare to previous years?

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* 8. What is one thing we could do to improve your volunteer experience?

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* 9. Did you experience any logistical challenges during your volunteer shift (parking, timing, etc.)?

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* 10. How would you rate the accessibility of the event?

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* 11. How would you rate the volunteer check-in and parking process?

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* 12. How did you hear about Night to Shine

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* 13. What additional activities or experiences would you love to see at next year's event?

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* 14. What was the most meaningful part of the event for you?

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* 15. If you could change one thing about the event, what would it be?

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* 16. Would you recommend volunteering at Night to Shine to others?

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* 17. How likely are you to volunteer for Night to Shine next year?

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* 18. Did you receive enough information before the event to feel prepared?

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* 19. Anything else you'd like to share about your experience?

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* 20. Would you like to be contacted about your responses? If so, please leave your email or phone number here.