John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum "Youth Crew Program Survey"

JH NWR Youth Crew Program Post-Survey

Introduction

Thank you for agreeing to participate in our survey! This survey is being administered by ImpactED at the University of Pennsylvania, an organization working with the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum to help the Refuge learn more about its Youth Crew program. Their hope is to learn more about you, and to use this information to improve the program! This survey is anonymous, so please answer as truthfully as possible.

Section 1: About You

a.	Why did you sign up to participate in the Youth Crew program at the Refuge? What were you hoping to get out of this experience?

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements.		Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
b.	I had a positive experience in this program.
c.	I felt comfortable going to my crew leader(s) with questions or concerns.
d.	My crew leader(s) gave me feedback to help improve my skills.

e.	What was your favorite part of the Youth Crew program?
f.	What was your least favorite part of the Youth Crew program?

g.	On a scale from 0-10 (0 = extremely unlikely and 10 = extremely likely) how likely are you to recommend this Youth Crew program to others? Circle the number below that best fits your answer.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

This program helped me improve or learn how to...
Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements.		Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
h.	Ask questions if I don’t understand something.
i.	Take responsibility for my actions.
j.	Work together as a crew.
k.	Respect what other people think.
l.	Advocate for issues I care about.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements.		Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
l	I enjoyed being part of a crew.
m.	My crew leader(s) were mentors for me.
o.	There is an adult in this program, or at the Refuge, who I can talk to about important decisions in my life.

Section 2: The Environment and Community

In this survey, environment refers to the place you live and all things that surround you including air, soil, water, plants, animals, buildings, roads, and pollution. Community refers to the area where you live or work. Green space refers to an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation (e.g., park, community garden, trail, field, etc.)

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements.		Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
a.	I am aware of a green space close to my home.
b.	I am familiar with the Heinz National Wildlife Refuge.
c.	I enjoy being outdoors.
d.	I am aware of environmental issues.
e.	I think about how my actions affect the environment.
f.	I know how to make a positive difference in my community.
g.	I am confident in my ability to make a positive difference in my community.

	On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being “very aware,” how would you currently rate your awareness of the following environmental concerns?	1 Not at all aware	2	3 Somewhat aware	4	5 Very aware
h.	Air/water pollution
i.	Habitat management
j.	Deforestation
k.	Climate change
l.	Harm to wildlife
m.	Endangered species
n.	Negative effects of litter/waste disposal

o.	Has participating in this Youth Crew inspired you to take any action related to any of these issues? If so, how?

How often do you participate in the following activities?		I’ve never done this	Almost never	Not very often	Somewhat often	Very often
p.	Walking, biking, or hiking in nature
q.	Learning about wildlife/conservation
r.	Gardening/tree planting
s.	Visiting local parks

Section 3: Career

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements.		Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
a.	I am aware of environmental/ecological jobs and careers.
b.	I am interested in environmental/ecological jobs/careers.
c.	I am confident that I would succeed in an environmental/ecological job or career.

d. Do you know what career you would like to pursue? If so, what is it?

e. Do you plan to apply to any conservation-related jobs or internships in the future?
Yes	No	Not sure

Section 4: About the Refuge

Have you participated in any of the following events/activities at the Refuge?	Yes	No	I haven’t heard of this
Festivals (e.g., Philly Fall Nature Fest, Summer Solstice)
Hunts/Hunting programs
Archery programs
Guided hikes
Kayaking programs
Fishing programs
Invasive Species Removal or Native Plant Plantings

If you could, would you participate in any of the following Refuge events/activities? Please check all that apply.

	Event/Activity Name
	Festivals (e.g., Philly Fall Nature Fest, Summer Solstice)
	Hunts/Hunting programs
	Archery programs
	Guided hikes and tours
	Kayaking programs
	Fishing programs
	Invasive Species Removal or Native Plant Plantings

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: We are collecting this information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501) to understand participants’ satisfaction with the Youth Crew Program so we improve the program for future sessions. Your response is voluntary and we will not share it publicly. We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. OMB has reviewed and approved this survey and assigned OMB Control Number 1040-0001, which expires 08/31/2021.

Estimated Burden Statement: We estimate the survey will take you 10 minutes to complete, including time to read instructions, gather information, and complete and submit the survey. You may submit comments on any aspect of this information collection to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: PRB (JAO/3W), Falls Church, VA 22041-3803, or via email at [email protected].