Volunteer Survey | Let's Talk Hounslow

How did you first hear about volunteering opportunities at Boston Manor Park?

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Local media

E-newsletter from Boston Manor Park

Boston Manor Park Facebook page/post

Hounslow Council website

Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service

Recommendation/word of mouth

Poster in the park

Information at another venue

Through my employer

School/university/college

Other (please specify)

What is (or was) your main volunteer role at Boston Manor Park?

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What made you want to volunteer at Boston Manor Park? (tick all that apply)

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To help the environment

To care for local heritage

To contribute to the local community

To spend time outdoors

To socialise with other people

To make new friends

To improve my physical fitness/health

To improve my well being (improve mood, reduce stress)

To improve my confidence

To learn new skills/knowledge

To add to my CV

To have fun and enjoy myself

To have mental stimulation

Other (please specify)

Have you volunteered previously, or do you volunteer elsewhere?

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Currently yes - another park

Currently yes - not a park

Currently no

Previously yes - another park

Previously yes - not a park

Previously no

How frequently do you (or did you) volunteer at Boston Manor Park?

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Once a week or more

At least once a month but not weekly

Less than once a month

I only volunteered once as part of a volunteering day/event

Volunteering questions

On a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is ‘very dissatisfied’ and 5 is ‘very satisfied’, how satisfied were you with the following? If this statement doesn’t apply to you, select N/A.

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The quality of any training and instruction you have received

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The management and support you receive to volunteer

N/A

The resources you are provided with to volunteer (e.g. PPE, tools etc)

N/A

The effective use of your time

N/A

The effective use of your skills and knowledge

N/A

Recognition and appreciation of your contribution

N/A

The overall volunteer experience was great

N/A

Please explain any of your answers, especially where you have stated to feel dissatisfied or very dissatisfied

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As a result of your volunteering role at the park, how much do you agree with the following statements about what you took away from it? 1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree. If this statement doesn’t apply to you, select N/A.

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I have a better understanding of the history and heritage in Boston Manor Park

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I have a better understanding of the nature in Boston Manor Park

N/A

My confidence has improved

N/A

I feel that my contribution mattered and was useful

N/A

I feel more satisfied with life

N/A

I feel happier or more relaxed

N/A

I feel closer or more connected to nature

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Taking part increased my weekly level of physical activity

N/A

Taking part helped to improve my mental health

N/A

I have made new friends (e.g. someone that you will keep in touch with outside of the activity)

N/A

I feel more strongly that people in my neighbourhood pull together to improve the neighbourhood

N/A

Boston Manor Park is one of the things that makes this area good

N/A

I am likely to continue volunteering at Boston Manor Park

N/A

I am likely to volunteer again somewhere else

N/A

I have improved my CV and/or job prospects

N/A

Which of the following skills did you gain or improve from volunteering?

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Being on time

Working in a team

Working on a task by myself without help

Solving problems

Communicating with others

Getting on with other people who are different to me

Skills in basic gardening (e.g. weed control, planting)

Skills in advanced horticulture (e.g. pruning, vegetable growing, plant propagation and care)

Skills in guiding walks, talks and tours

Skills in conservation and wildlife management

10.

Please tell us about anything that could be done differently to make volunteering more beneficial or rewarding for you?

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11.

About you
What postcode do you live in?
(Please supply the first part of your postcode e.g. TW1)

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12.

What is your current employment status?

Full time student

Employed full time

Employed part-time

Unemployed

Retired

Prefer not to say

13.

What age group are you (tick one only)?

Under 12 years old

12-17 years old

18-24 years old

25-34 years old

35-44 years old

45-54 years old

55-64 years old

65-74 years old

75 plus

Prefer not to say

14.

Choose one option that best describes your ethnic group or background

White British

White Irish

White any other background

Mixed race: White & Black Caribbean

Mixed race: White & Black African

Mixed race: White & Asian

Mixed race: any other mixed background

Asian/Asian British: Indian

Asian/Asian British: Pakistani

Asian/Asian British: Bangladeshi

Asian/Asian British: Chinese

Asian/Asian British: any other background

Black/Black British: Caribbean

Black/Black British: African

Black/Black British: any other background

Any other ethnic group

Prefer not to say

15.

Choose one option that best describes your gender

Male

Female

Non-binary

Other

Prefer not to say

16.

Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last 12 months or more?

Yes

Prefer not to say

17.

If yes, does your condition or illness/do any of your conditions or illnesses

reduce your ability to carry out day-to-day activities?

Yes, a lot

Yes, a little