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Hello:

You are invited to participate in our Maple Ridge Alliance Church Volunteer Survey. In this survey, approximately 180 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about their volunteer experience at Maple Ridge Alliance Church. It will take approximately ten minutes to complete the questionnaire.


Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.


Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Kent Maddigan at 604 465 5717 or by email at the email address specified below.


Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.


 
 
 
Name
   
 
 
 
Primary Volunteer Position
   
 
 
 
Secondary Volunteer Positions
   
 
 

Do you understand as a volunteer the overall vision and core values of the Church?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Unsure

 
 

Do you feel you are making a difference?
 
Yes
 
No

 
 

Would a printed job description be of value as you serve?
 
Yes
 
No

 
 

Does the leader of your ministry support you...(Check all that apply)
 
Spiritually?
 
Technically?
 
Administratively?

 
 

IS your volunteer experience draining you...
 
Physically?
 
Emotionally?
 
Spiritually?

 
 

How well do you feel your volunteer team works together? (1=excellent;3=satisfactory; 5=needs improvement)
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5

 
 

Overall do you enjoy working with your team?
 
Yes
 
No

 
 

Are you aware of your spiritual gifts?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 

Are you serving in an area where you get to use your spiritual gifts?
 
Yes
 
No
 
I don't know
 
 

Are you volunteering in an area that you are passionate about?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Maybe
 
 
 
The amount of work expected for my ministry is reasonable.
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
N/A
 
 

How would you describe your feelings toward your volunteer experience? (Check all that apply.)
 
Energized
 
Fulfilled
 
Valued
 
Needed
 
Challenged by the work
 
Looking for a new opportunity
 
Under-utilized
 
Dissatisfied

 
 

How were you recruited into your volunteer role?
 
Asked by a fellow volunteer
 
Asked by staff
 
Self-identified
 
Responded to the bulletin
 
Responded to an annoncement from the platform

 
 

Prior to beginning your volunteer role, did you:
 
...receive sufficient orientation about the ministry position?
 
...receive sufficient orientation about your volunteer role?
 
...clearly understand the position expectations?
 
...clearly understand the ministry goals?

 
 

How would you describe your relationship with the staff person in charge of your ministry? (1=excellent;3=satisfactory;5=needs improvement)
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5

 
 

How well does your ministry staff person support you and your efforts? (1=excellent; 3=satisfactory;5=needs improvement)
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5

 
 

Approximately how many hours per week do you allocate to your volunteer role?
 
Less than an hour
 
1-2 hours per week
 
3-5 hours per week
 
more than 5 hours per week

 
 

What motivates you to volunteer for your ministry position?
 
Sense of obligation
 
Have the available time
 
Social reasons
 
I enjoy volunteering
 
I want to make a difference for the Kingdom

 
 
 
Briefly describe your best volunteer experience and why it stands out for you.
   
 
 

What would make your ministry volunteer experience more rewarding and enjoyable?
 
Nothing. It's rewarding and enjoyable as it is.
 
More information about the ministry
 
More training or information about my role
 
More tools to facilitate my work
 
More explanation about how what I'm doing has an impact
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Please provide any additional comments related to your work as a volunteer for your ministry.
   
 
 
 
I am satisfied with the priorities and direction of my ministry.
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
N/A
 
 
 
I have adequate information and tools available which enables me to fulfill my volunteer position well.
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
N/A
 
 
 
We operate in a cost-efficient way in my ministry.
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
N/A
 
 
 
I understand the purpose, vision and goals of my ministry area.
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
N/A
 
 
 
Diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged within the ministry team to help achieve end goals.
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
N/A
 
 
 
Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your volunteer ministry position?
 
Very Dissatisfied
 
Somewhat Dissatisfied
 
Neutral
 
Somewhat Satisfied
 
Very Satisfied
 
Not Sure
 
 
 
Ministry policies and procedures make sense to me.

 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
N/A
 
 
 
The physical working conditions(e.g., ventilation, space, cleanliness) are very good.
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
N/A
 
 
 
Suggestions to improve this volunteer experience:
   
 
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this survey.