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2024 Survey of Volunteerism

This dataset aggregates answers from NYC Service’s survey and report on the Power of Volunteering. Over 8,000 respondents citywide were asked about their experience volunteering, personal impact of volunteering, and impact on community.

NYC Service is a division of the Mayor’s Office that provides meaningful access, opportunity, and resources for communities to come together and answer the call to serve NYC.

The full report and analysis of the Power of Volunteering: Findings on connection, unity, and health of volunteers in NYC Survey can be found on the NYC Service website:
https://www.nycservice.org/power-of-volunteering

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4909
Generic Qid: 4909 • Selected Choice: Youth_e_g_mentoring_coaching_tutoring_education_schools_ • Valid Submissions: 539
Generic Qid
4909
Qtext
What is the main cause or issue you focus on when volunteering in this role?-4909
Selected Choice
Youth_e_g_mentoring_coaching_tutoring_education_schools_
Valid Submissions
539
Option Weight
0.124937
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0995068
Cross Analyzed Respondent
54
4910
Generic Qid: 4910 • Qtext: What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910 • Selected Choice: I_thought_it_could_benefit_my_career_
Generic Qid
4910
Qtext
What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910
Selected Choice
I_thought_it_could_benefit_my_career_
Valid Submissions
368
Option Weight
0.0849623
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0724573
Cross Analyzed Respondent
27
4910
Generic Qid: 4910 • Qtext: What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910 • Selected Choice: I_wanted_to_be_part_of_a_community_or_meet_new_people_
Generic Qid
4910
Qtext
What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910
Selected Choice
I_wanted_to_be_part_of_a_community_or_meet_new_people_
Valid Submissions
1098
Option Weight
0.2479127
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.3264283
Cross Analyzed Respondent
358
4910
Generic Qid: 4910 • Qtext: What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910 • Selected Choice: I_wanted_to_help_improve_my_mental_health_
Generic Qid
4910
Qtext
What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910
Selected Choice
I_wanted_to_help_improve_my_mental_health_
Valid Submissions
92
Option Weight
0.0225954
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0399908
Cross Analyzed Respondent
4
4910
Generic Qid: 4910 • Qtext: What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910 • Selected Choice: I_wanted_to_help_people_in_my_community_
Generic Qid
4910
Qtext
What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910
Selected Choice
I_wanted_to_help_people_in_my_community_
Valid Submissions
1163
Option Weight
0.2832074
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.2907823
Cross Analyzed Respondent
338
4910
Generic Qid: 4910 • Qtext: What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910 • Selected Choice: Other
Generic Qid
4910
Qtext
What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910
Selected Choice
Other
Valid Submissions
58
Option Weight
0.0163708
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0511979
Cross Analyzed Respondent
3
4910
Generic Qid: 4910 • Qtext: What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910 • Selected Choice: Someone_recommended_the_volunteering_program_to_me_
Generic Qid
4910
Qtext
What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910
Selected Choice
Someone_recommended_the_volunteering_program_to_me_
Valid Submissions
630
Option Weight
0.1397357
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.1791526
Cross Analyzed Respondent
113
4910
Generic Qid: 4910 • Qtext: What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910 • Selected Choice: The_organization_s_cause_was_important_to_me_
Generic Qid
4910
Qtext
What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910
Selected Choice
The_organization_s_cause_was_important_to_me_
Valid Submissions
640
Option Weight
0.1687428
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0399908
Cross Analyzed Respondent
26
4910
Generic Qid: 4910 • Qtext: What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910 • Selected Choice: Volunteering_is_part_of_my_religious_beliefs_or_culture_
Generic Qid
4910
Qtext
What is the main reason you chose to volunteer in that role?-4910
Selected Choice
Volunteering_is_part_of_my_religious_beliefs_or_culture_
Valid Submissions
129
Option Weight
0.0364729
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4911
Generic Qid: 4911 • Qtext: Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911 • Selected Choice: Animals
Generic Qid
4911
Qtext
Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911
Selected Choice
Animals
Valid Submissions
158
Option Weight
0.0416649
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4911
Generic Qid: 4911 • Qtext: Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911 • Selected Choice: Everyone_in_New_York_City
Generic Qid
4911
Qtext
Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911
Selected Choice
Everyone_in_New_York_City
Valid Submissions
1378
Option Weight
0.3118337
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.4993124
Cross Analyzed Respondent
688
4911
Generic Qid: 4911 • Qtext: Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911 • Selected Choice: Other
Generic Qid
4911
Qtext
Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911
Selected Choice
Other
Valid Submissions
203
Option Weight
0.0563747
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4911
Generic Qid: 4911 • Qtext: Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911 • Selected Choice: People_in_my_borough
Generic Qid
4911
Qtext
Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911
Selected Choice
People_in_my_borough
Valid Submissions
1023
Option Weight
0.2427475
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.3134738
Cross Analyzed Respondent
321
4911
Generic Qid: 4911 • Qtext: Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911 • Selected Choice: People_in_my_neighborhood
Generic Qid
4911
Qtext
Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911
Selected Choice
People_in_my_neighborhood
Valid Submissions
1066
Option Weight
0.2651446
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.1872138
Cross Analyzed Respondent
200
4911
Generic Qid: 4911 • Qtext: Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911 • Selected Choice: The_environment_or_public_spaces
Generic Qid
4911
Qtext
Who or what is primarily impacted by your volunteer efforts?-4911
Selected Choice
The_environment_or_public_spaces
Valid Submissions
350
Option Weight
0.0822347
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4912
Generic Qid: 4912 • Selected Choice: A_lot • Valid Submissions: 1541
Generic Qid
4912
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **similar** political views as yours?-4912
Selected Choice
A_lot
Valid Submissions
1541
Option Weight
0.3622514
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.5597052
Cross Analyzed Respondent
863
4912
Generic Qid: 4912 • Selected Choice: Just_a_few • Valid Submissions: 514
Generic Qid
4912
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **similar** political views as yours?-4912
Selected Choice
Just_a_few
Valid Submissions
514
Option Weight
0.119043
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0212594
Cross Analyzed Respondent
11
4912
Generic Qid: 4912 • Valid Submissions: 128 • Option Weight: 0.031158
Generic Qid
4912
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **similar** political views as yours?-4912
Valid Submissions
128
Option Weight
0.031158
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4912
Generic Qid: 4912 • Selected Choice: Not_applicable • Valid Submissions: 86
Generic Qid
4912
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **similar** political views as yours?-4912
Selected Choice
Not_applicable
Valid Submissions
86
Option Weight
0.0253105
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4912
Generic Qid: 4912 • Selected Choice: Not_sure • Valid Submissions: 583
Generic Qid
4912
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **similar** political views as yours?-4912
Selected Choice
Not_sure
Valid Submissions
583
Option Weight
0.1523448
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.1311795
Cross Analyzed Respondent
76
4912
Generic Qid: 4912 • Selected Choice: Some • Valid Submissions: 1326
Generic Qid
4912
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **similar** political views as yours?-4912
Selected Choice
Some
Valid Submissions
1326
Option Weight
0.3098924
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.2878558
Cross Analyzed Respondent
382
4913
Generic Qid: 4913 • Selected Choice: A_lot • Valid Submissions: 840
Generic Qid
4913
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **different** political views than you do?-4913
Selected Choice
A_lot
Valid Submissions
840
Option Weight
0.1817035
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.2663805
Cross Analyzed Respondent
224
4913
Generic Qid: 4913 • Selected Choice: Just_a_few • Valid Submissions: 835
Generic Qid
4913
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **different** political views than you do?-4913
Selected Choice
Just_a_few
Valid Submissions
835
Option Weight
0.1977122
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0928398
Cross Analyzed Respondent
78
4913
Generic Qid: 4913 • Valid Submissions: 211 • Option Weight: 0.0512006
Generic Qid
4913
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **different** political views than you do?-4913
Valid Submissions
211
Option Weight
0.0512006
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4913
Generic Qid: 4913 • Selected Choice: Not_applicable • Valid Submissions: 86
Generic Qid
4913
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **different** political views than you do?-4913
Selected Choice
Not_applicable
Valid Submissions
86
Option Weight
0.0251428
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4913
Generic Qid: 4913 • Selected Choice: Not_sure • Valid Submissions: 770
Generic Qid
4913
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **different** political views than you do?-4913
Selected Choice
Not_sure
Valid Submissions
770
Option Weight
0.2027981
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.2223682
Cross Analyzed Respondent
171
4913
Generic Qid: 4913 • Selected Choice: Some • Valid Submissions: 1436
Generic Qid
4913
Qtext
How many of the people you volunteer with have **different** political views than you do?-4913
Selected Choice
Some
Valid Submissions
1436
Option Weight
0.3414428
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.4184114
Cross Analyzed Respondent
601
4914
Generic Qid: 4914 • Selected Choice: A_little • Valid Submissions: 441
Generic Qid
4914
Qtext
Through volunteering, to what extent have you been able to build positive, trusting relationships with people who hold very different political views?-4914
Selected Choice
A_little
Valid Submissions
441
Option Weight
0.1512465
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0568461
Cross Analyzed Respondent
25
4914
Generic Qid: 4914 • Selected Choice: Not_applicable • Valid Submissions: 53
Generic Qid
4914
Qtext
Through volunteering, to what extent have you been able to build positive, trusting relationships with people who hold very different political views?-4914
Selected Choice
Not_applicable
Valid Submissions
53
Option Weight
0.0188287
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4914
Generic Qid: 4914 • Selected Choice: Not_at_all • Valid Submissions: 133
Generic Qid
4914
Qtext
Through volunteering, to what extent have you been able to build positive, trusting relationships with people who hold very different political views?-4914
Selected Choice
Not_at_all
Valid Submissions
133
Option Weight
0.0467797
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4914
Generic Qid: 4914 • Selected Choice: Somewhat • Valid Submissions: 1186
Generic Qid
4914
Qtext
Through volunteering, to what extent have you been able to build positive, trusting relationships with people who hold very different political views?-4914
Selected Choice
Somewhat
Valid Submissions
1186
Option Weight
0.3918013
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.3265277
Cross Analyzed Respondent
387
4914
Generic Qid: 4914 • Selected Choice: To_a_great_extent • Valid Submissions: 1298
Generic Qid
4914
Qtext
Through volunteering, to what extent have you been able to build positive, trusting relationships with people who hold very different political views?-4914
Selected Choice
To_a_great_extent
Valid Submissions
1298
Option Weight
0.3913438
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.6166262
Cross Analyzed Respondent
800
4915
Generic Qid: 4915 • Selected Choice: I_feel_a_little_less_lonely_as_a_result_of_volunteering_ • Valid Submissions: 1356
Generic Qid
4915
Qtext
Overall, to what extent has volunteering affected your feelings of loneliness?-4915
Selected Choice
I_feel_a_little_less_lonely_as_a_result_of_volunteering_
Valid Submissions
1356
Option Weight
0.3234029
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.245231
Cross Analyzed Respondent
333
4915
Generic Qid: 4915 • Selected Choice: I_feel_a_little_more_lonely_as_a_result_of_volunteering_ • Valid Submissions: 111
Generic Qid
4915
Qtext
Overall, to what extent has volunteering affected your feelings of loneliness?-4915
Selected Choice
I_feel_a_little_more_lonely_as_a_result_of_volunteering_
Valid Submissions
111
Option Weight
0.0243679
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0253629
Cross Analyzed Respondent
3
4915
Generic Qid: 4915 • Selected Choice: I_feel_much_less_lonely_as_a_result_of_volunteering_ • Valid Submissions: 1414
Generic Qid
4915
Qtext
Overall, to what extent has volunteering affected your feelings of loneliness?-4915
Selected Choice
I_feel_much_less_lonely_as_a_result_of_volunteering_
Valid Submissions
1414
Option Weight
0.3308761
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.4688231
Cross Analyzed Respondent
663
4915
Generic Qid: 4915 • Selected Choice: I_feel_much_more_lonely_as_a_result_of_volunteering_ • Valid Submissions: 81
Generic Qid
4915
Qtext
Overall, to what extent has volunteering affected your feelings of loneliness?-4915
Selected Choice
I_feel_much_more_lonely_as_a_result_of_volunteering_
Valid Submissions
81
Option Weight
0.0177867
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4915
Generic Qid: 4915 • Selected Choice: There_has_been_no_change_to_how_lonely_I_feel_as_a_result_of_volunteering_ • Valid Submissions: 1216
Generic Qid
4915
Qtext
Overall, to what extent has volunteering affected your feelings of loneliness?-4915
Selected Choice
There_has_been_no_change_to_how_lonely_I_feel_as_a_result_of_volunteering_
Valid Submissions
1216
Option Weight
0.3035664
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.260583
Cross Analyzed Respondent
317
4916
Generic Qid: 4916 • Selected Choice: A_little • Valid Submissions: 795
Generic Qid
4916
Qtext
Overall, has volunteering helped you gain friendships and other support networks?-4916
Selected Choice
A_little
Valid Submissions
795
Option Weight
0.2008682
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.2462625
Cross Analyzed Respondent
196
4916
Generic Qid: 4916 • Selected Choice: Not_applicable • Valid Submissions: 124
Generic Qid
4916
Qtext
Overall, has volunteering helped you gain friendships and other support networks?-4916
Selected Choice
Not_applicable
Valid Submissions
124
Option Weight
0.031999
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0511979
Cross Analyzed Respondent
6
4916
Generic Qid: 4916 • Selected Choice: Not_at_all • Valid Submissions: 291
Generic Qid
4916
Qtext
Overall, has volunteering helped you gain friendships and other support networks?-4916
Selected Choice
Not_at_all
Valid Submissions
291
Option Weight
0.0735208
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4916
Generic Qid: 4916 • Selected Choice: Somewhat • Valid Submissions: 1510
Generic Qid
4916
Qtext
Overall, has volunteering helped you gain friendships and other support networks?-4916
Selected Choice
Somewhat
Valid Submissions
1510
Option Weight
0.3590325
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.3550047
Cross Analyzed Respondent
536
4916
Generic Qid: 4916 • Selected Choice: To_a_great_extent • Valid Submissions: 1458
Generic Qid
4916
Qtext
Overall, has volunteering helped you gain friendships and other support networks?-4916
Selected Choice
To_a_great_extent
Valid Submissions
1458
Option Weight
0.3345795
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.3475349
Cross Analyzed Respondent
507
4917
Generic Qid: 4917 • Qtext: Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your willingness to volunteer?-4917 • Selected Choice: I_don_t_know
Generic Qid
4917
Qtext
Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your willingness to volunteer?-4917
Selected Choice
I_don_t_know
Valid Submissions
240
Option Weight
0.060816
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0212594
Cross Analyzed Respondent
5
4917
Generic Qid: 4917 • Qtext: Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your willingness to volunteer?-4917 • Selected Choice: No
Generic Qid
4917
Qtext
Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your willingness to volunteer?-4917
Selected Choice
No
Valid Submissions
1561
Option Weight
0.4042422
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.3771346
Cross Analyzed Respondent
589
4917
Generic Qid: 4917 • Qtext: Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your willingness to volunteer?-4917 • Selected Choice: Yes_I_am_less_likely_to_volunteer_now_than_I_was_before_the_pandemic_
Generic Qid
4917
Qtext
Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your willingness to volunteer?-4917
Selected Choice
Yes_I_am_less_likely_to_volunteer_now_than_I_was_before_the_pandemic_
Valid Submissions
936
Option Weight
0.2143852
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.178908
Cross Analyzed Respondent
167
4917
Generic Qid: 4917 • Qtext: Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your willingness to volunteer?-4917 • Selected Choice: Yes_I_am_more_likely_to_volunteer_now_than_I_was_before_the_pandemic_
Generic Qid
4917
Qtext
Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your willingness to volunteer?-4917
Selected Choice
Yes_I_am_more_likely_to_volunteer_now_than_I_was_before_the_pandemic_
Valid Submissions
1441
Option Weight
0.3205566
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.4226981
Cross Analyzed Respondent
609
4918
Generic Qid: 4918 • Selected Choice: Disagreement_with_the_organization_s_values_or_mission • Valid Submissions: 378
Generic Qid
4918
Qtext
Have any of the following challenges prevented you from volunteering as much as you like?-4918
Selected Choice
Disagreement_with_the_organization_s_values_or_mission
Valid Submissions
378
Option Weight
0.044513
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.0572675
Cross Analyzed Respondent
22
4918
Generic Qid: 4918 • Selected Choice: Disagreement_with_the_other_volunteers • Valid Submissions: 382
Generic Qid
4918
Qtext
Have any of the following challenges prevented you from volunteering as much as you like?-4918
Selected Choice
Disagreement_with_the_other_volunteers
Valid Submissions
382
Option Weight
0.04177
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
4918
Generic Qid: 4918 • Selected Choice: Feeling_undervalued_or_unappreciated • Valid Submissions: 562
Generic Qid
4918
Qtext
Have any of the following challenges prevented you from volunteering as much as you like?-4918
Selected Choice
Feeling_undervalued_or_unappreciated
Valid Submissions
562
Option Weight
0.0655253
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.1280518
Cross Analyzed Respondent
72
4918
Generic Qid: 4918 • Selected Choice: Financial_hardship • Valid Submissions: 1574
Generic Qid
4918
Qtext
Have any of the following challenges prevented you from volunteering as much as you like?-4918
Selected Choice
Financial_hardship
Valid Submissions
1574
Option Weight
0.1831593
Cross Qid
BX0602
Cross Analysis Category
polygon_Tremont
Cross Analysis Weight
0.2442403
Cross Analyzed Respondent
384
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