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2008 National Conference Follow-Up Evaluation Survey

(to be administered 3-6 months post-conference)


Please take a few minutes to fill out this Conference evaluation. Your opinions are important to us. This information is confidential, and results will only be reported in the aggregate.


1. How useful was attending the 2008 National Conference to you in: (Check one for each item)

Not at all useful Not very usefulSomewhat useful Useful Very useful

  • Connecting with the national volunteering and service movement

  • Developing new program ideas

  • Identifying new funding ideas

  • Improving your management techniques

  • Interacting with peers for support, feedback and new ideas


2. How often do you use the resources that you received at the 2008 National Conference in your work? (Check one for each item)

Never Once or twice Monthly Weekly Daily Not applicable

  • Connections with potential partners in service

  • Information gathered in the exhibit hall (The Exchange)

  • Information provided in plenary sessions

  • Knowledge acquired in seminars, workshops, etc.

  • Written material


3. How likely are you to recommend the National Conference on Volunteering and Service to a colleague? (Check one)

Not at all likely Not very likely Somewhat likely Likely Very likely

4. How likely are you to attend the 2009 National Conference? (Check one)

Not at all likely Not very likely Somewhat likely Likely Very likely

If you selected “Not at all likely”, “Not very likely”, or “Somewhat likely” then answer following prompt-

What is the reason you may not attend the 2009 National Conference in San Francisco: (Check all that apply)

Cost Location Not useful to work Quality Other __________



5. Prior to the 2008Conference, how many times have you attended the National Conference on Volunteering and Service? (Check one)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 or more times


6. As a result of the 2008 National Conference, to what degree were you exposed to concepts and strategies for engaging Baby Boomers in volunteering and service? (Check one)

A little Some A lot Not sure Not applicable

If you selected “Some” or “A lot”:


6b. How often have you applied what you learned about engaging Baby Boomers in volunteering and service in your work? (Check one)

Never Once or twice Monthly Weekly Daily Not applicable


6c. How often have you used materials and information acquired at the 2008 National Conference when working with Baby Boomers? (Check one)

Never Once or twice Monthly Weekly Daily Not applicable


7. As a result of the 2008 National Conference, to what degree were you exposed to concepts and strategies for engaging Millenials in volunteering and service? (Check one)

A little Some A lot Not sure Not applicable

If you selected “Some” or “A lot”:


7b. How often have you applied what you learned about engaging Millenials in volunteering and service in your work? (Check one)

Never Once or twice Monthly Weekly Daily Not applicable


7c. How often have you used materials and information acquired at the 2008 National Conference when working with Millenials? (Check one)

Never Once or twice Monthly Weekly Daily Not applicable


8. Thinking back to your visits to the exhibit hall, what were your best experience(s)? (Check up to three)

Products/ Materials for purchase (items for sale) □ Resources □ Poster sessions □ Best practices/model Programs □ Hands on training, e.g., training from the CNCS's booth □ Resident expert one-on-ones, e.g., trainer Q&A sessions □ Food/beverage events □ Time to network □ Exhibitor give-aways □ Meet the author/book signings □ Entertainment □ Other____________

9. How effective was the National Conference in supporting the ‘Green movement’? (Check one)

Very effective Somewhat effective □Not at all effective Not sure Not applicable


10. To what extend did you support the ‘Green movement’ at the National Conference in Atlanta? (Check all that apply)

I

  • I used public buses (MARTA- Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)

  • I used public trains (MARTA- Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)

  • I used carpools

  • I walked to events and activities that are nearby

  • I downloaded speaker presentations and other materials from a website (instead of receiving printed materials)

  • Other_________________________________


11. At the 2008 National Conference, did you attend a pre- Conference training? (Check one)

Yes No


12. What are the most important topics that should be addressed at the 2009 National Conference? (Check up to three)

  1. Assessment & Evaluation (developing outcome measures, assessing impact etc.)

  2. Communications (communicating results, marketing programs etc.)

  3. Leadership Development (developing volunteer leaders, etc.)

  4. Organizational Management (strategic planning, budgeting, grant writing etc.)

  5. Partnership Development (resources to develop effective partnerships, networking etc.)

  6. Targeted Volunteer Engagement (providing meaningful volunteer experiences for seniors, youth, etc.)

  7. Technology (new ways to use hardware, software, internet)

  8. Volunteer Management (basics of volunteer management: recruiting, retention, etc.)

  9. Other____________


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