JBNH Member Survey
1.
Please indicate your age group
Under 55
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
95-99
100+
2.
Which neighborhood do you live in?
James Bay
Fairfield/ Gonzales
Hillside/ Quadra
Esquimalt
Saanich East
Saanich West
Langford
View Royal
Colwood
Central Saanich
North Saanich/ Sidney
Other
3.
How do you identify?
Woman
Man
Prefer not to answer
Other (please specify)
4.
Would you share your ethnicity with us?
Indigenous
Racialized
Prefer not to answer
Other (please specify)
5.
Are you currently a member of James Bay New Horizons Society?
Yes
No
6.
If yes, what category of membership do you have?
Monthly
Yearly
City Life
Honorary Life
Life
7.
How long have you been a member?
Less than a year
2 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
More than 10 years
8.
Do you think you are getting good value for your membership?
Yes
For the most part
No
9.
Why or why not?
10.
Our membership fees are currently $50 annually and have largely remained unchanged for the last 5 years. If we had to consider raising the annual membership fee, to what level do you think you cold afford?
$55
$60
$65
Any increase is not affordable for me
Other (please specify)
11.
Do you feel safe at the Centre?
Yes
For the most part
No
12.
If not, please tell us why.
13.
Our facility is currently for members only. How would you feel if non-members were allowed into the Centre?
Non-members should not be allowed into the Centre
Non-members should be made welcome and should pay a higher participation fee
Non-members should be made welcome but should leave their identification information with the front desk reception and should pay higher participation fees
I would no longer attend the Centre if non-members are allowed into the Centre
Why would I pay a membership fee if non-members are allowed into the Centre?
14.
What is most important to you as a member? Please check all that apply.
Structured activities
The social connections
Practical supports (navigating the system, help with forms, income tax, health-related resources, wellness check, etc.)
Things that help me offset my monthly budget, such as meal programs and food share
Being able to volunteer and give back to the community
Other (please specify)
15.
Did you know about some of the other things we have going on at the Centre? Please check all that apply.
Library
DVD Library
Blood Pressure Clinic
Duplicate Bridge
Walking Group
Saints and Swingers Jazz Band
Other (please specify)
16.
Have you ever used or participated in any of the above activities or others we have not mentioned?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
17.
How often (on average) do you go to the Centre or receive services from the Centre?
More than once a week
Once a week
Every two weeks
Once a month
Less than once a month
Other (please specify)
18.
We are aware that more and more seniors are struggling with today's health care and economic challenges. Are there services you wish we would provide that we currently don't? If so, please tell us what they are.
19.
Do you take part in any of the following? Please check all that apply.
Sunday Supper
Tuesday Lunch
More than Meals
Cobs Bread
Thursday Produce (Food Share)
Eggs
Market Coupons
Rotary Soup
Other (please specify)
20.
Did you know that we put on monthly special events that may include food (tea/coffee/snacks) and/or musical entertainment?
Yes
No
21.
If yes, did you attend any of these events? Please check all that apply.
Monthly Friendship Tea
Irish Afternoon
Canada Day
Christmas Cracker
Christmas Dinner
Saints and Swingers Concert
Movie Afternoon
Conversation Program
Friday Forum
Book Club
Writers Group
Wisdom Circle
Other (please specify)
22.
Our programming is currently highly subsidized, and most drop in programs / activities (including those that are led by instructors) cost $2-10, and events like Friendship Tea or in-house concerts cost $2-5. Friendship Tea and concerts include tea/coffee and dessert. Would you be willing to pay a bit more for quality programming?
Yes
No
23.
If you are willing to pay a bit more, how much more, depending on the program?
$1
$2
$3
Other (please specify)
24.
Are you aware we are a not-for-profit organization, relying on funding from government, other organizations, foundations, and private donations, with membership being a key source of income?
Yes
No
25.
Do you donate to James Bay New Horizons?
(Many of our services are supported by donations, which can be made through our donation box, Canada Helps, United Way, or directly to the Centre.
Tax receipts can be issued for amounts over $20.)
I donate regularly
I sometimes donate
I can't afford to donate
26.
If you donate to the Centre, what method do you use? Please check all that apply.
I put money in the donation box
Canada Helps
United Way
Other (please specify)
27.
Do you have any fundraising ideas so we can keep our costs reasonable and affordable? If so, please share them with us?
28.
Do you volunteer at the Centre?
Yes
No
29.
If yes, what do you do? Please check all that apply.
Reception
Phoning (birthday calls, friendly calls)
Kitchen
Seniors Reassurance Caller
Board of Directors
Special Events (including Friendship Tea)
Food Share Program (Cobs / Food Share Network)
More than Meals (packing or delivering)
Bottle Drive
Handicraft
Other (please specify)
30.
If you don't currently volunteer, are you interested in volunteering?
Yes -but I will contact the Centre when I am ready
I am not interested in volunteering
Yes, please have someone contact me (you can type your contact information into the "other" field)
Other (please specify)
31.
Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns that you would like us to know about?