hey all, to gain some insight into the universal problem of getting and keeping volunteers, im currently working on a survey. I suspect people hesitate to tell me in person that they think the place is dirty, the volunteers are rude and that i should shave more often, but people love giving that kind of input anonymously.
I want to find out the differences between regular clients and casual volunteers. I also want to find out what keeps casual volunteers from becoming regular volunteers.
I imagine disseminating it through all of our electronic outlets (list serve, facebook group, Flickr group) as well using printed out forms in the shop. Has anyone done this before? i would love to see other peoples surveys/polls. Did you get useful data from it? problems in collection?
thanks!
Anibal, Bikepirate
hey Annabelle, you might want to consider waxing.
On 3/14/08, Anibal Davila caffenated@gmail.com wrote:
hey all, to gain some insight into the universal problem of getting and keeping volunteers, im currently working on a survey. I suspect people hesitate to tell me in person that they think the place is dirty, the volunteers are rude and that i should shave more often, but people love giving that kind of input anonymously.
I want to find out the differences between regular clients and casual volunteers. I also want to find out what keeps casual volunteers from becoming regular volunteers.
I imagine disseminating it through all of our electronic outlets (list serve, facebook group, Flickr group) as well using printed out forms in the shop. Has anyone done this before? i would love to see other peoples surveys/polls. Did you get useful data from it? problems in collection?
thanks!
Anibal, Bikepirate
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I'm gonna assume that you know anibal, you two have an understanding and that is an inside joke between the two of you... otherwise I would say that that comment is out of line and inappropriate. -beth
hey Annabelle, you might want to consider waxing.
On 3/14/08, Anibal Davila caffenated@gmail.com wrote:
hey all, to gain some insight into the universal problem of getting and keeping volunteers, im currently working on a survey. I suspect people hesitate to tell me in person that they think the place is dirty, the volunteers are rude and that i should shave more often, but people love giving that kind of input anonymously.
I want to find out the differences between regular clients and casual volunteers. I also want to find out what keeps casual volunteers from becoming regular volunteers.
I imagine disseminating it through all of our electronic outlets (list serve, facebook group, Flickr group) as well using printed out forms in the shop. Has anyone done this before? i would love to see other peoples surveys/polls. Did you get useful data from it? problems in collection?
thanks!
Anibal, Bikepirate
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i don't know annabelle. does she really have a beard?
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I'm gonna assume that you know anibal, you two have an understanding and that is an inside joke between the two of you... otherwise I would say that that comment is out of line and inappropriate. -beth
hey Annabelle, you might want to consider waxing.
On 3/14/08, Anibal Davila caffenated@gmail.com wrote:
hey all, to gain some insight into the universal problem of getting and keeping volunteers, im currently working on a survey. I suspect people hesitate to tell me in person that they think the place is dirty, the volunteers
are
rude and that i should shave more often, but people love giving that kind of input anonymously.
I want to find out the differences between regular clients and casual volunteers. I also want to find out what keeps casual volunteers from becoming regular volunteers.
I imagine disseminating it through all of our electronic outlets (list serve, facebook group, Flickr group) as well using printed out forms in the shop. Has anyone done this before? i would love to see other peoples surveys/polls. Did you get useful data from it? problems in collection?
thanks!
Anibal, Bikepirate
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So, my first post was offensive, but this my final post, will not be. I hope that people come to see the humanity, good and bad, that is in our society is in us too. So, if someone calls something you do or say racist or sexist, try to not take it as a condemnation. Instead, try to take it as a point for improvement. When I was grossly overweight a friend told me I was getting fat. He was right and my ultimate reaction of changing my habits may have saved my life. So, is their room in your life to be less sexist, racist, or elitist? I think the discussions of race and gender and privilege are vital. The human issues are as important to nuts and bolts to any organization. Anyway, I am going to work towards making guitars accessible in my community. Thanks for all the posts and happy rides to all. Art
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:06:30 -0600 From: gzuphoesdown@gmail.com To: thethinktank@bikecollectives.org Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Surveys for volunteer retention
i don't know annabelle. does she really have a beard?
On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 5:02 PM, Velocipede Bike Project info@velocipedebikeproject.org wrote:
I'm gonna assume that you know anibal, you two have an understanding and
that is an inside joke between the two of you...
otherwise I would say that that comment is out of line and inappropriate.
-beth
hey Annabelle, you might want to consider waxing.
On 3/14/08, Anibal Davila caffenated@gmail.com wrote:
hey all,
to gain some insight into the universal problem of getting and keeping
volunteers, im currently working on a survey. I suspect people hesitate
to
tell me in person that they think the place is dirty, the volunteers are
rude and that i should shave more often, but people love giving that
kind of
input anonymously.
I want to find out the differences between regular clients and casual
volunteers. I also want to find out what keeps casual volunteers from
becoming regular volunteers.
I imagine disseminating it through all of our electronic outlets (list
serve, facebook group, Flickr group) as well using printed out forms in
the
shop.
Has anyone done this before? i would love to see other peoples
surveys/polls. Did you get useful data from it? problems in collection?
thanks!
Anibal, Bikepirate
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Art: Your point about a friend telling you you are getting fat, that is important to our well being if in fact it is from a sincere friend. I liken this to when we were little we picked our nose as all little kids do. It was thanks to our parents and other loved ones that we received feedback and correction so that we don't pick our nose at our mature age, at least not for everyone to see. Not one of my close friends would call me racist or sexist, as they know me well. It would be the stranger who may take one comment, perhaps out of context, and jump to this conclusion. We trust our friends. That is what makes them our friends. Strangers come and go. In fact, I don't even remember their names. And there may be good reason why they are called "strange"ers. Bruce
CLINTON BIGGS letlovein2@msn.com wrote: .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } So, my first post was offensive, but this my final post, will not be. I hope that people come to see the humanity, good and bad, that is in our society is in us too. So, if someone calls something you do or say racist or sexist, try to not take it as a condemnation. Instead, try to take it as a point for improvement. When I was grossly overweight a friend told me I was getting fat. He was right and my ultimate reaction of changing my habits may have saved my life. So, is their room in your life to be less sexist, racist, or elitist? I think the discussions of race and gender and privilege are vital. The human issues are as important to nuts and bolts to any organization. Anyway, I am going to work towards making guitars accessible in my community. Thanks for all the posts and happy rides to all. Art
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:06:30 -0600 From: gzuphoesdown@gmail.com To: thethinktank@bikecollectives.org Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Surveys for volunteer retention
i don't know annabelle. does she really have a beard?
On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 5:02 PM, Velocipede Bike Project info@velocipedebikeproject.org wrote: I'm gonna assume that you know anibal, you two have an understanding and that is an inside joke between the two of you... otherwise I would say that that comment is out of line and inappropriate. -beth
hey Annabelle, you might want to consider waxing.
On 3/14/08, Anibal Davila caffenated@gmail.com wrote:
hey all, to gain some insight into the universal problem of getting and keeping volunteers, im currently working on a survey. I suspect people hesitate to tell me in person that they think the place is dirty, the volunteers are rude and that i should shave more often, but people love giving that kind of input anonymously.
I want to find out the differences between regular clients and casual volunteers. I also want to find out what keeps casual volunteers from becoming regular volunteers.
I imagine disseminating it through all of our electronic outlets (list serve, facebook group, Flickr group) as well using printed out forms in the shop. Has anyone done this before? i would love to see other peoples surveys/polls. Did you get useful data from it? problems in collection?
thanks!
Anibal, Bikepirate
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I volunteer at bike pirates with Anibal. Just so you all know he is a man. With facial hair.
Theo
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:30:06 -0700From: bikedadlien@yahoo.comTo: thethinktank@bikecollectives.orgSubject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Surveys for volunteer retentionArt: Your point about a friend telling you you are getting fat, that is important to our well being if in fact it is from a sincere friend. I liken this to when we were little we picked our nose as all little kids do. It was thanks to our parents and other loved ones that we received feedback and correction so that we don't pick our nose at our mature age, at least not for everyone to see. Not one of my close friends would call me racist or sexist, as they know me well. It would be the stranger who may take one comment, perhaps out of context, and jump to this conclusion. We trust our friends. That is what makes them our friends. Strangers come and go. In fact, I don't even remember their names. And there may be good reason why they are called "strange"ers. BruceCLINTON BIGGS letlovein2@msn.com wrote:
So, my first post was offensive, but this my final post, will not be. I hope that people come to see the humanity, good and bad, that is in our society is in us too. So, if someone calls something you do or say racist or sexist, try to not take it as a condemnation. Instead, try to take it as a point for improvement. When I was grossly overweight a friend told me I was getting fat. He was right and my ultimate reaction of changing my habits may have saved my life. So, is their room in your life to be less sexist, racist, or elitist? I think the discussions of race and gender and privilege are vital. The human issues are as important to nuts and bolts to any organization. Anyway, I am going to work towards making guitars accessible in my community. Thanks for all the posts and happy rides to all. Art
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:06:30 -0600From: gzuphoesdown@gmail.comTo: thethinktank@bikecollectives.orgSubject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Surveys for volunteer retentioni don't know annabelle. does she really have a beard? On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 5:02 PM, Velocipede Bike Project info@velocipedebikeproject.org wrote: I'm gonna assume that you know anibal, you two have an understanding andthat is an inside joke between the two of you...otherwise I would say that that comment is out of line and inappropriate.-beth
hey Annabelle, you might want to consider waxing.>> On 3/14/08, Anibal Davila caffenated@gmail.com wrote:>>>> hey all,>> to gain some insight into the universal problem of getting and keeping>> volunteers, im currently working on a survey. I suspect people hesitate>> to>> tell me in person that they think the place is dirty, the volunteers are>> rude and that i should shave more often, but people love giving that>> kind of>> input anonymously.>>>> I want to find out the differences between regular clients and casual>> volunteers. I also want to find out what keeps casual volunteers from>> becoming regular volunteers.>>>> I imagine disseminating it through all of our electronic outlets (list>> serve, facebook group, Flickr group) as well using printed out forms in>> the>> shop.>> Has anyone done this before? i would love to see other peoples>> surveys/polls. Did you get useful data from it? problems in collection?>>>> thanks!>>>> Anibal, Bikepirate>>>> _______________________________________________>> Thethinktank mailing list>> Thethinktank@bikecollectives.org>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o... _______________________________________________> Thethinktank mailing list> Thethinktank@bikecollectives.org> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o... mailing listThethinktank@bikecollectives.orghttp://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o... mailing listThethinktank@bikecollectives.orghttp://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o...
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Anibal, We had the same impulse a couple years ago, but did not follow through so I can't offer results, but here is our draft survey, attached. I hope it helps. Jim
Thanks to everyone who had replied with useful input. I will definetly share my results with those who are interested, im sure we are going to be surprised by the results, because it is going to be the opinions that we do not hear in face-to-face conversations. Also, i expect to hear from those who do not come into the shop regularly and find out whats keeping them away (thank you facebook). here is the drafthttp://groups.google.com/group/seniorpirates/web/survey-in-progressthat is near completion if yer curious.
Anibal
On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 4:51 PM, Jim Sheehan sheehan.jim@gmail.com wrote:
Anibal, We had the same impulse a couple years ago, but did not follow through so I can't offer results, but here is our draft survey, attached. I hope it helps. Jim -- Jim Sheehan Director, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op 1823 Columbus Rd Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216 830 2667 OhioCityCycles.org
On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 3:34 PM, Anibal Davila caffenated@gmail.com wrote:
hey all, to gain some insight into the universal problem of getting and keeping volunteers, im currently working on a survey. I suspect people hesitate to tell me in person that they think the place is dirty, the volunteers are rude and that i should shave more often, but people love giving that kind of input anonymously.
I want to find out the differences between regular clients and casual volunteers. I also want to find out what keeps casual volunteers from becoming regular volunteers.
I imagine disseminating it through all of our electronic outlets (list serve, facebook group, Flickr group) as well using printed out forms in the shop. Has anyone done this before? i would love to see other peoples surveys/polls. Did you get useful data from it? problems in collection?
thanks!
Anibal, Bikepirate
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Hello, Could you make the document public? Thanks-vyki
On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 11:44 PM, Anibal Davila caffenated@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks to everyone who had replied with useful input. I will definetly share my results with those who are interested, im sure we are going to be surprised by the results, because it is going to be the opinions that we do not hear in face-to-face conversations. Also, i expect to hear from those who do not come into the shop regularly and find out whats keeping them away (thank you facebook). here is the drafthttp://groups.google.com/group/seniorpirates/web/survey-in-progressthat is near completion if yer curious.
Anibal
On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 4:51 PM, Jim Sheehan sheehan.jim@gmail.com wrote:
Anibal, We had the same impulse a couple years ago, but did not follow through so I can't offer results, but here is our draft survey, attached. I hope it helps. Jim -- Jim Sheehan Director, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op 1823 Columbus Rd Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216 830 2667 OhioCityCycles.org
On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 3:34 PM, Anibal Davila caffenated@gmail.com wrote:
hey all, to gain some insight into the universal problem of getting and keeping volunteers, im currently working on a survey. I suspect people hesitate to tell me in person that they think the place is dirty, the volunteers are rude and that i should shave more often, but people love giving that kind of input anonymously.
I want to find out the differences between regular clients and casual volunteers. I also want to find out what keeps casual volunteers from becoming regular volunteers.
I imagine disseminating it through all of our electronic outlets (list serve, facebook group, Flickr group) as well using printed out forms in the shop. Has anyone done this before? i would love to see other peoples surveys/polls. Did you get useful data from it? problems in collection?
thanks!
Anibal, Bikepirate
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oops, sorry. try this drafthttp://groups.google.com/group/bike-pirates/web/survey-in-progress .
-Anibal
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Hello, Could you make the document public? Thanks-vyki
On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 11:44 PM, Anibal Davila caffenated@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks to everyone who had replied with useful input. I will definetly share my results with those who are interested, im sure we are going to be surprised by the results, because it is going to be the opinions that we do not hear in face-to-face conversations. Also, i expect to hear from those who do not come into the shop regularly and find out whats keeping them away (thank you facebook). here is the drafthttp://groups.google.com/group/seniorpirates/web/survey-in-progressthat is near completion if yer curious.
Anibal
On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 4:51 PM, Jim Sheehan sheehan.jim@gmail.com wrote:
Anibal, We had the same impulse a couple years ago, but did not follow through so I can't offer results, but here is our draft survey, attached. I hope it helps. Jim -- Jim Sheehan Director, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op 1823 Columbus Rd Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216 830 2667 OhioCityCycles.org
On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 3:34 PM, Anibal Davila caffenated@gmail.com wrote:
hey all, to gain some insight into the universal problem of getting and keeping volunteers, im currently working on a survey. I suspect people hesitate to tell me in person that they think the place is dirty, the volunteers are rude and that i should shave more often, but people love giving that kind of input anonymously.
I want to find out the differences between regular clients and casual volunteers. I also want to find out what keeps casual volunteers from becoming regular volunteers.
I imagine disseminating it through all of our electronic outlets (list serve, facebook group, Flickr group) as well using printed out forms in the shop. Has anyone done this before? i would love to see other peoples surveys/polls. Did you get useful data from it? problems in collection?
thanks!
Anibal, Bikepirate
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Anibal Davila -
Bruce Lien -
CLINTON BIGGS -
Jim Sheehan -
Michael Wolfe -
Theo Merson -
Velocipede Bike Project -
Vyki Englert