ORGANISATION & VOLUNTEERS SURVEY Volunteers & Organisational Survey Step 1 of 4 25% This survey helps understand the training, wellness and needs of volunteers and charities (or charitable organisations). Where we can identify needs we can support volunteers and charities, as well as provide feedback in general to all involved. Your Status(Required)Are you a volunteer (current, ex, in-waiting) or from a charity or organisation? Charity/Organisation Volunteer Please answer as many questions as you can.1. My Status I am a volunteer I am considering volunteering I was a volunteer 2. How much time do you have each month to volunteer? Less than 2 hours 2 – 4 hours 5 – 10 hours More than 10 hours 3. What type of roles have you done or are interested in? Helping at events Admin, social posting or design Onsite work – customer facing or behind the scenes Listening, befriending Fundraising Other Multiple choice3. Other4. What motivates you to volunteer? Giving back to a cause I care about Personal development Social connecting Mental health or confidence Building skills or a CV Other Multiple choice4. Other5. What skills do you have to offer? Organising & planning Meeting, talking or listening to others Design, media or content Technical skills Practical skills Expertise or training in this area Other Multiple choice5. Other6. What areas of life impact your ability to volunteer? Lack of time Mental health or stress/anxiety Low energy levels Low self esteem Physical health Unclear as to where I can be of help Other Multiple choice6. Other7. Would you find access to a wellness club, a volunteers resource area and training, helpful? Yes Maybe No 8. If your volunteering had a ‘wellness boost’ option each month, what would you prefer? A group online check-in with other volunteers A motivational podcast or guided reflection A mindfulness or relaxation video A self-check and planner document A wellness habit challenge (e.g. 7 days of sleep, mood tracking) Something else Multiple choice8. Something else9. Would networking with other volunteers be valuable to you? Yes Maybe No 10. What additional support or resources would help you stay involved? More flexible options Having a say in descisions Trying different roles Access to financial advice on expenses & similar Working with others Other Multiple choice10. OtherThese answers remain anonymous11. Do you feel supported by your charity? Yes Somewhat No 12. Do you feel your charity is run well? Yes Somewhat No 13. Do you feel your charity makes a difference? Yes Somewhat No 14. Would you recommend volunteering to others? Yes Not sure No 15. Confidence Very – I know what is expected and feel supported Fairly – I am managing but could use more guidance Not very – I’d like clearer support and more training I am unsure of what is expected of me NA – I haven’t started yet How confident are you in your volunteer role? Charity / Organisation Director* *or any responsible respresentative Please answer as many questions as you can regarding your organisation and your volunteers.1. What type of organisation do you represent? Local charity National organisation Faith based Community group Other 1. Organisation other2. How many active volunteers do you currently manage?1 – 56 – 2021 – 50Over 503. What type of work does your charity do? Personal – health, welfare, trauma or disability Environmental Animal Communities Training, work, job or skills Hardship, financial or money advice Other 3. Charity work other4. What types of volunteers do you support? Older adults Students Working aged adults People with additional needs Short term volunteers Professionals A mixture Other 4. Volunteer other5. What is the hardest part about finding or keeping volunteers? Volunteer burnout Lack of flexibly roles General retention Onboarding/recruiting Competing commitments Other 5. Retention other6. Do you currently offer wellbeing support to your volunteers? Yes No Would like to/in planning 7. Would you be open to volunteers who also help other charities? Yes No Depends on availability 8. How do you communicate with your volunteers? Email WhatsApp In person Phone calls Other Your main method9. What support would you like to see offered to your volunteers? Confidence building Mental wellbeing Physical health Goal setting & team work Communication skills Creativity or problem solving Mutliple choice10. What would volunteers say is the best part of working for your organisation?Enjoyable voluntery experienceOur organisations aligns with their goalsMeeting others and companySeeing the good that comes out of the charity workFeeling supported and trainedPlease move in order, top being ‘the best’ Thank you for completing this survey – I will ensure you are emailed through with the results of it and hopefully it will help how we can support the personal mindfulness of volunteers and the charities they work for. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Organisation Website Leave blank if unknownCharity / Organisation NameYour PositionAs the charity contact or role as a volunteer.Select as appropriate – or select ALL I want to know the survey results I would like to be on the wellness resources and news list I would like to get my Free wellness gift Select AllAre you sure you want to submit without gaining your gift, knowing the results or obtaining futher wellness resources or voluntery news. Δ
