Community Indicators Survey 1999: National Sample


Browse variable group VG06 - Volunteerism and charity
Displaying 1 - 12 of 12

  • CORE11A
  • Volunteer for tutoring/education

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about a tutoring or other educational program such as an after-school program or Sunday school classes?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 353
 2 No 852
 9 Don't know or Refused 1

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  • CORE11B
  • Volunteer for arts/cultural group

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about an arts or cultural group, such as a museum, theater or music group?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 184
 2 No 1019
 9 Don't know or Refused 3

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  • CORE11C
  • Volunteer for youth development

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about a youth development program such as a daycare center, scouts or little league?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 356
 2 No 847
 9 Don't know or Refused 3

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  • CORE11D
  • Volunteer for neighborhood/civic group

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about a neighborhood or civic group such as a block association or neighborhood watch?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 332
 2 No 871
 9 Don't know or Refused 3

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  • CORE11E
  • Volunteer for poor/elderly/homeless

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about a program that helps poor, elderly or homeless people?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 390
 2 No 813
 9 Don't know or Refused 3

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  • CORE13A
  • In 1998, contribute to churches

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to churches, synagogues or other religious organizations?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 866
 2 No 335
 9 Don't know or Refused 5

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  • CORE13B
  • In 1998, contribute to hospitals

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to hospitals or health organizations, including those that fight particular disease?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 519
 2 No 676
 9 Don't know or Refused 11

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  • CORE13C
  • In 1998, contribute to schools

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to schools, colleges or other educational organizations?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 554
 2 No 649
 9 Don't know or Refused 3

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  • CORE13D
  • In 1998, contribute to arts/cultural

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to arts or cultural organizations?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 206
 2 No 995
 9 Don't know or Refused 5

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  • CORE13E
  • In 1998, contribute to youth devel

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to youth development programs or organizations for children?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 552
 2 No 646
 9 Don't know or Refused 8

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  • CORE13F
  • In 1998, contribute to poor/elderly

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to organizations that help poor, elderly or homeless people?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 734
 2 No 465
 9 Don't know or Refused 7

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  • CORE13G
  • In 1998, contribute to other group

Survey Question:  Next, I am going to read a list of some different types of organizations to which people contribute money or personal belongings. By contributing, I mean making a voluntary contribution with no intention of obtaining goods or services for yourself. (First/Next,) in 1998, did you or anyone in your household contribute to some other type of group or organization I haven't mentioned?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 458
 2 No 735
 9 Don't know or Refused 13

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