South Australian Youth Questionnaire

We want to know... What do you think?

We are looking for people aged 25 and under who are currently not volunteering to complete a short online survey to help South Australian volunteer involving organisations develop relevant and engaging youth volunteer opportunities for 2022 and beyond!

You'll need parent/guardian consent to complete the survey if you're under 18. If you need help filling this in, please let us know the details of who is helping you in Q.1.

Take our survey for your chance to win. Enter by completing the survey below. Don't forget to press 'Submit' at the end!

Your contribution is greatly appreciated! thank you for participating :)

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* 1. What is your age this year? (before the 31st March 2022)

0-3

4-7

This additional option is for people who are supporting someone to fill in this survey - please write your name, and your relationship to the young person below (for example: John Smith, Father / Jane Doe, friend) *please don't forget to also select the age of the young person you are supporting in the list above!

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* 2. How do you describe your gender?
(All questions from here onward are directed to the person 25 or under)
[Gender refers to current gender, which may be different to sex recorded at birth and may be different to what is indicated on legal documents]

Female / woman

Male / man

Non-binary

Prefer not to answer this question

I use a different term (specify how you wish to be referred to)

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* 3. What are you currently “doing?” (please select all that apply)

Enrolled in primary school

Enrolled in high school

Studying informally

Enrolled in a Cert 1 to 4

Enrolled in a short-course

Enrolled in a Diploma or Adv. Diploma

Enrolled at a University

Getting ready to Job Seek

Job Seeking

Employed (full time)

Employed (part time)

Employed (casual)

Self employed

Apprenticeship / traineeship

Volunteering

Medical exemption

Work experience

I'm not sure what I am doing

Other (or opportunity to elaborate on selected options)

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* 4. 'What suburb do you live in? (or "No-Fixed-Address" if applicable)'

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* 5. If there was somewhere you wanted to go - how difficult would it be to get there?

I could get myself there by my own means (walk, bike, bus, train etc.)

I could get myself there via a vehicle (my car, a borrowed car, taxi, uber etc.)

I would require help from friends or family (safety in numbers, vehicle)

I would require a service to help me get there (disability equipped transport)

I simply could not get there

Please describe in further detail

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* 6. How would you answer this question if a potential/future employer or volunteer manager asked:
"Can you describe some things you feel you are good at?"

If yes, what kind of support or opportunities might help you to lead with your strengths? (i.e. I like photography - I would benefit from knowing when an opportunity comes up that is camera friendly so I can share my skills and create examples of work for a portfolio)

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* 7. How would you answer this question if a potential/future employer or volunteer manager asked:
"Is there anything that you feel you aren't good at, or might struggle with?"

If yes, what kind of support or help might you need to overcome those struggles? (i.e. managing anxiety - I would benefit by support and patience if I was expected to make phone calls )

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* 8. How willing are you to learn things that other people are good at?

Very willing

Willing

Neither willing nor unwilling

Unwilling

Very unwilling

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* 9. How willing are you to share the things you are good at with others?

Very willing

Willing

Neither willing nor unwilling

Unwilling

Very unwilling

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* 10. What do you associate with words like "Volunteer" and "Volunteering" (Please be honest! both positive and negative answers are encouraged)

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* 11. Which definition(s) of volunteering do you think is best for us to use when communicating to people like yourself (i.e. people aged 25 and under) please select as many as you like

"Volunteers are people who work but don’t get paid"

"Volunteers are people that usually do work that helps other people (for free)"

"Volunteering is the act of working without getting paid"

"When volunteers work, we call it volunteering"

"When volunteers contribute, we call it volunteering"

"When volunteers participate, we call it volunteering"

"Volunteering is like doing a random act of kindness - except it's an organised act of kindness"

"Volunteering is like work experience - except instead of happening in corporations and businesses, it usually happens within community-minded organisations or groups that want to make the world a better place in their own unique way"

"Volunteering is like going to work - except you do it to gain new networks, experience, knowledge or skills (instead of doing it for money)"

“Volunteering can be just being helpful to someone, without being part of an organisation”

“Formal volunteering is usually where you volunteer for a specific organisation”

The official definition is "Volunteers are people that give their time and effort willingly (for the greater good) without financial compensation." if you have heard of a different definition we haven't included here, add it below

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* 12. Estimate the amount of time you are busy doing things you “have to do” on weekdays?

0% of the time (I have a lot of free time)

100% of the time (I have no free time)

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 13. Estimate the amount of time you are busy doing things you “have to do” on weekends?

0% of the time (I have a lot of free time)

100% of the time (I have no free time)

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 14. Please indicate the statements that apply to you

I haven't formally volunteered before

I haven't met a formal volunteer before

I don't know anyone in my friend network that volunteers

I haven't interacted with an organisation that has volunteers before

I haven't been encouraged to explore volunteering

I have no interest in volunteering

My school didn't / doesn't include me in student volunteering opportunities

My job provider didn't / doesn't provide me with volunteer opportunities

I haven't been told that I can get SACE accreditation through some volunteer activities

I haven't been told that I can get points to meet my job plan requirements through some volunteer activities

I haven't been told about the Duke of Edinburgh Award before

I haven't been told about Volunteer Resource Centres before and how they might be able to help me (to build experience, network in areas I am interested in, to find people who could be referees on my resume etc.)

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* 15. How likely are you to consider volunteering as a way of gaining experience / work references?

Very likely

Likely

Somewhat likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Somewhat unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 16. From the list below, which topics would you be interested in exploring / gaining experience in?

Administration / Reception

Aviation / Trains / Transport

Customer Service

Telemarketing

Retail / in-store

Maintenance or Trade Work or Gardening

IT / Computers / Technology

Social Media

Website / graphic design

Events / Expos

Tutoring

Mental Health

Food

Animals

The Environment

Outdoors / Recreational Activities

Disability / Disability support

Children

Youth / Young People

Older People

Hospitals

Assisting people in their homes

Joining an advisory or reference group

Joining a committee

Broadcasting (radio)

Arts and Crafts

Sports / Physical activities

Remote / Online

Fundraising / Raising awareness

Multicultural Engagement

Driving / Transport / Logistics

None of the above (specify a topic outside of this list)

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* 17. Where would you look to find a volunteer opportunity and/or who would you ask? (select all that apply)

Ask parents / family

Ask friends / network

Newspapers

Community guides

Google

Facebook (messenger)

Facebook (pages / profiles)

Emails / Newsletters / E-marketing

Instagram

Snapchat

Tiktok

Gumtree

Organisations website

Notice boards

Community Centres

Volunteer Resource Centers

Local Councils

Job providers

Youth Services

Councillors

Psychologists

Case Managers

Social workers

School teachers

Go Volunteer (www.govolunteer.com.au)

Seek Volunteering (www.volunteer.com.au)

Volunteer Resource Centre: SA & NT volunteering (www.volunteeringsa-nt.org.au/volunteers/find-volunteering-positions)

Volunteer Resource Centre: Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc (www.svsa.org.au/)

Volunteer Resource Centre: Northern Volunteering (SA) Inc. (www.northernvolunteering.org.au/)

Directly on the website of the volunteer organisation's "contact us" or "volunteer with us" page / tab

WEDO (phone app)

Other (please list answers separated by comma's)

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* 18. If you had to give reasons why you don’t volunteer, what answers fit you most closely?

I haven’t been invited by the organisation

I haven’t been invited by someone who works / volunteers at the organisation

I haven’t got someone to go with me

I don’t know how to apply

I haven’t got the time

I haven’t got an easy way to get there

I haven’t got an interest in volunteering

I don’t know what opportunities are out there

I don’t know where to find opportunities / where to look

I kind of do volunteer, but it doesn’t “count” as formal volunteering

I haven’t been encouraged to volunteer

I’d get bullied if I did

I’ve tried it before, and it wasn’t a good experience

I found it too hard to apply

I’ve been told I was too young to volunteer

I tried but they didn’t get back to me

They didn’t want me and I don’t know why

Because, I don’t ever work for nothing!

Other (please specify)

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* 19. Is there anything else you would like to add? (This could be feedback, an idea, a question etc.)

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* 20. How do you feel about the Southern Volunteering (SA) inc. website?

Looks "okay" at a quick glance

Cant be bothered looking

It looks really helpful / relevant to me

It does not look helpful / relevant to me

Needs more photos of real people instead of stock photos

Needs more text explaining what Southern Volunteering offers

Needs a quick video explainer to watch on home page

Other (please specify) / It needs...

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* 21.
Are you interested in receiving emails from Southern Volunteering about opportunities that we think are relevant to you? (This may include volunteer roles, events, opportunities to gain experience, networking opportunities etc.) - you can opt out anytime!

Please write yes/no and your preferred email address for these opportunities :)

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* 22. Thanks for participating! Would you like to enter for a chance to win 1 of 6 gift cards that we are giving away between now and March 31st 2022?
(gift card value is $20)

Please note if you answer yes, you will need to provide your personal details (or your parents / guardians details with their permission) below to be considered.

Yes

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* 23. Enter the full legal name of the person under 25 (and preferred name if applicable). If under 18, please enter both your full legal name / preferred name, and your consenting parent or guardians full legal name

South Australian Youth Questionnaire

We want to know... What do you think?

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* 1. What is your age this year? (before the 31st March 2022)

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* 2. How do you describe your gender? (All questions from here onward are directed to the person 25 or under)[Gender refers to current gender, which may be different to sex recorded at birth and may be different to what is indicated on legal documents]

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* 3. What are you currently “doing?” (please select all that apply)

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* 4. 'What suburb do you live in? (or "No-Fixed-Address" if applicable)'

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* 5. If there was somewhere you wanted to go - how difficult would it be to get there?

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* 8. How willing are you to learn things that other people are good at?

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* 9. How willing are you to share the things you are good at with others?

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* 10. What do you associate with words like "Volunteer" and "Volunteering" (Please be honest! both positive and negative answers are encouraged)

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* 11. Which definition(s) of volunteering do you think is best for us to use when communicating to people like yourself (i.e. people aged 25 and under) *please select as many as you like*

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* 12. Estimate the amount of time you are busy doing things you “have to do” on weekdays?

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* 13. Estimate the amount of time you are busy doing things you “have to do” on weekends?

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* 14. Please indicate the statements that apply to you

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* 15. How likely are you to consider volunteering as a way of gaining experience / work references?

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* 16. From the list below, which topics would you be interested in exploring / gaining experience in?

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* 17. Where would you look to find a volunteer opportunity and/or who would you ask? (select all that apply)

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* 18. If you had to give reasons why you don’t volunteer, what answers fit you most closely?

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* 19. Is there anything else you would like to add? (This could be feedback, an idea, a question etc.)

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* 20. How do you feel about the Southern Volunteering (SA) inc. website?

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* 23. Enter the full legal name of the person under 25 (and preferred name if applicable). If under 18, please enter both your full legal name / preferred name, and your consenting parent or guardians full legal name

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* 24. Enter the email address of the person 25 or under OR the email address of the consenting parent / guardian:

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* 25. Enter the mobile number of the person 25 or under OR the phone number of the consenting parent / guardian:

* 2. How do you describe your gender?
(All questions from here onward are directed to the person 25 or under)
[Gender refers to current gender, which may be different to sex recorded at birth and may be different to what is indicated on legal documents]

* 11. Which definition(s) of volunteering do you think is best for us to use when communicating to people like yourself (i.e. people aged 25 and under) please select as many as you like