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Volunteer Story & Values Survey

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm gathering real stories from volunteers to better understand the impact of service and the values that drive it. Your responses may be used (with permission) in a future publication highlighting volunteer experiences. There are no right or wrong answers; I'm simply interested in your story. Feel free to share as much detail as you are comfortable with.
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About You

What type of volunteer work are you involved in?

(select all that apply)
What type of volunteer work are you involved in?

How long have you been volunteering?

How long have you been volunteering?
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Your Story

Can you share a specific moment or experience from your volunteer work that has stayed with you? (Please describe what happened in as much detail as you can.)

What made this moment memorable?

What first inspired you to start volunteering, and what has kept you involved?

Describe a moment when your volunteer work felt especially meaningful or impactful. What happened?

Meaning & Values

What personal values or beliefs motivate your volunteer work? (for example: compassion, community, justice, service, etc.)

Can you share a story that reflects one of those values in action?

Has volunteering ever changed how you see the world or other people? Is so, how?

Challenges & Growth

What has been one of the most challenging or difficult moments in your volunteer experience?

How did you respond to that challenge, and what did you learn from it?

Impact

Can you describe a time when you saw the direct impact of your volunteer work on someone else?

Is there a person, interaction, or experience that represents "why this work matters" to you? Please describe.

Reflection

In what ways has volunteering shaped who you are today?

If you could describe volunteering in one sentence, what would you say?

What would you say to someone who is considering volunteering?

Follow-up

Would you be open to a follow-up conversation to share more about your experience?

Would you be open to a follow-up conversation to share more about your experience?
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If yes, provide your contact information below.

What is your name? (optional)

What is your email address? (optional)