We invite you to participate in this survey, which aims to understand what volunteering looks like today in different parts of Canada. We want to know why people volunteer, how they're volunteering, and what barriers or challenges they might face (or be hindered by) when looking to participate in volunteering efforts.
Our Key Areas of Interest
Motivations for Volunteering: We're curious about why people might choose to volunteer. What makes them commit their time and energy to volunteering?
Significance of Volunteering: What makes volunteering worth engaging in? We’re interested in how people define volunteering and what aspects of it are most important to them.
Modes of Volunteering: What are the different ways people volunteer today? Do they prefer in-person activities, virtual engagements, or other methods? How do they find the best fit for their volunteering efforts?
Formal vs. informal volunteering: We want to explore the differences between formal volunteering (through organizations) and informal volunteering (helping friends, family, and community members). How do these different types of volunteering play a role in people's lives?
Barriers to Volunteering: Lastly, we would like to know what might prevent people from volunteering. Are there specific challenges or obstacles that keep them from engaging in volunteer activities?
Objectives
Inventory of Motivations: Identify a list of motivations that drive Canadians to volunteer, and understand the variations in these motivations.
Volunteer (Non)Participation Today: Gain insights into volunteer participation today, including the challenges and barriers faced by (potential) volunteers.
Organizational Support: Identify ways in which organizations can better support and encourage volunteerism.
Your insights will help us understand the diverse motivations and experiences behind volunteering, and how we can make it more accessible and rewarding for everyone. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!
Guidelines
This survey should take you around 25-30 minutes to complete. Your responses will be anonymous, and the questions will in no way be used to identify you. Your responses will be private and secure. A small research team comprising staff members from Volunteer Alberta and Volunteer Canada will have access to the information you provide, and this information will be used solely for research and presentation purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact Darryl De Dios at ddedios@volunteeralberta.ab.ca
