> Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) *Detailed* Volunteer Survey

**(Additional Questions Beyond Basic Survey)**

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# IV. Participation and Outcomes/Rewards

1.  **How many training courses or certificates have you completed
    through volunteering for this MRC?**

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a.  None

b.  1-2

c.  3-5

d.  More than 5

    1.  **How many additional training courses or certificates do you
        need or plan to complete through this MRC over the next year?**

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a.  None

b.  1-2

c.  3-5

d.  More than 5

e.  Don't know

    1.  **How many training drills and/or exercises have you
        participated in (beyond training courses) through volunteering
        for this MRC during the past year?**

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a.  None

b.  1-2

c.  3-5

d.  More than 5

    1.  **How many hours per month have you spent, on average,
        volunteering with this MRC unit over the past year?**

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a.  Less than 1

b.  1-5

c.  6-10

d.  More than 10

    1.  **What has limited your participation in training, exercises and
        any other activities offered by this MRC unit? (check all that
        apply)**

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a.  Nothing

b.  Lack of time

c.  Scheduling conflicts

d.  Lack of interest in types of activities or training

e.  Transportation problems

f.  Other: Please specify: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

    1.  **In which of the following types of MRC activities or types of
        training are you interested in participating in the future?**

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    a.  Emergency preparedness only

    b.  General public health initiatives only

    c.  Both emergency preparedness and general public health

    d.  None of the above

        16. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the
            following statements using the scale provided:

+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
|                                     | St  | A  | N   | Disa | Stro |
|                                     | ron | gr | eut | gree | ngly |
|                                     | gly | ee | ral |      |      |
|                                     |     |    |     |      | Disa |
|                                     | Ag  |    |     |      | gree |
|                                     | ree |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| a\. Volunteering with this MRC unit |     |    |     |      |      |
| give me a sense of accomplishment.  |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| b\. Volunteering with this MRC unit |     |    |     |      |      |
| makes me feel like I have a         |     |    |     |      |      |
| purpose.                            |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| c\. Volunteering with this MRC unit |     |    |     |      |      |
| allows me to make a difference in   |     |    |     |      |      |
| my community.                       |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| d\. Volunteering with this MRC unit |     |    |     |      |      |
| is interesting and enjoyable.       |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| e\. My contributions to this MRC    |     |    |     |      |      |
| unit are clearly appreciated by the |     |    |     |      |      |
| staff and leadership                |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| f\. As a result of volunteering for |     |    |     |      |      |
| this MRC unit, I have developed     |     |    |     |      |      |
| skills that will help me in my      |     |    |     |      |      |
| current job or in a future job.     |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+

# V. Perceptions and Attitudes

# Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements using the scale provided:

+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
|                                     | St  | A  | N   | Disa | Stro |
|                                     | ron | gr | eut | gree | ngly |
|                                     | gly | ee | ral |      |      |
|                                     |     |    |     |      | Disa |
|                                     | Ag  |    |     |      | gree |
|                                     | ree |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| a\. This MRC unit has clear goals   |     |    |     |      |      |
| and objectives.                     |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| b\. The goals, objectives and       |     |    |     |      |      |
| mission of this MRC unit are        |     |    |     |      |      |
| communicated clearly to the         |     |    |     |      |      |
| volunteers.                         |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| c\. This MRC is continually         |     |    |     |      |      |
| evolving and changing to become     |     |    |     |      |      |
| more effective.                     |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| d\. I believe in what this MRC unit |     |    |     |      |      |
| is trying to accomplish.            |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| e\. The volunteer work I do at this |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit is challenging.            |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| f\. My time volunteering with this  |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit is well spent.             |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| g\. I believe my contributions to   |     |    |     |      |      |
| this MRC unit help the unit achieve |     |    |     |      |      |
| its goals and objectives.           |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| h\. Volunteers at this MRC are      |     |    |     |      |      |
| expected to do too much.            |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| i\. The time commitment required of |     |    |     |      |      |
| volunteers by this MRC is           |     |    |     |      |      |
| unreasonable.                       |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+

17. **To what extent are the activities that this MRC unit performs
    aligned with the unit's mission and goals?**

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a.  Closely aligned

b.  Somewhat aligned

c.  Not aligned

d.  Not applicable

    16. **Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the
        following statements using the scale provided:**

+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
|                                     | St  | A  | N   | Disa | Stro |
|                                     | ron | gr | eut | gree | ngly |
|                                     | gly | ee | ral |      |      |
|                                     |     |    |     |      | Disa |
|                                     | Ag  |    |     |      | gree |
|                                     | ree |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| a\. I have been given adequate      |     |    |     |      |      |
| training for my volunteer role at   |     |    |     |      |      |
| this MRC unit.                      |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| b\. The training I received at this |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit is appropriate given the   |     |    |     |      |      |
| unit's mission and goals.           |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| c\. The orientation program was     |     |    |     |      |      |
| helpful and provided sufficient     |     |    |     |      |      |
| information.                        |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| d\. The MRC training events and     |     |    |     |      |      |
| exercises are realistic.            |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| e\. The MRC training events and     |     |    |     |      |      |
| exercises are well organized.       |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| f\. The MRC training events and     |     |    |     |      |      |
| exercises are good learning         |     |    |     |      |      |
| opportunities.                      |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| g\. This MRC provides volunteers    |     |    |     |      |      |
| with clear performance              |     |    |     |      |      |
| expectations.                       |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| h\. This MRC unit has written rules |     |    |     |      |      |
| and policies for volunteers.        |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| i\. I am informed about changes in  |     |    |     |      |      |
| procedures and activities that      |     |    |     |      |      |
| affect me.                          |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+

17. **Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following
    statements using the scale provided:**

+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
|                                     | St  | A  | N   | Disa | Stro |
|                                     | ron | gr | eut | gree | ngly |
|                                     | gly | ee | ral |      |      |
|                                     |     |    |     |      | Disa |
|                                     | Ag  |    |     |      | gree |
|                                     | ree |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| a\. Leaders and other staff at this |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit get things done and keep   |     |    |     |      |      |
| the organization moving forward.    |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| b\. Leaders and other staff at this |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit are enthusiastic about the |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit's mission and activities.  |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| c\. Leaders and other staff at this |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit are good at keeping        |     |    |     |      |      |
| volunteers motivated and involved.  |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| d\. Leaders and other staff at this |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit make volunteers feel       |     |    |     |      |      |
| welcome and appreciated.            |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| e\. Leaders and other staff at this |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit are readily available to   |     |    |     |      |      |
| answer volunteers' questions.       |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| f\. Leaders and other staff at this |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit are open to suggestions    |     |    |     |      |      |
| and constructive feedback to        |     |    |     |      |      |
| improve the program.                |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| g\. Leaders and other staff at this |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit provide volunteers with    |     |    |     |      |      |
| the information they need to do     |     |    |     |      |      |
| their jobs well.                    |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| h\. Leaders and other staff at this |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC unit involve volunteers in      |     |    |     |      |      |
| decisions that affect them.         |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+

18. **Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following
    statements using the scale provided:**

+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
|                                     | St  | A  | N   | Disa | St   |
|                                     | ron | gr | eut | gree | rong |
|                                     | gly | ee | ral |      |      |
|                                     |     |    |     |      | Disa |
|                                     | Ag  |    |     |      | gree |
|                                     | ree |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| a\. People at this MRC unit are     |     |    |     |      |      |
| warm and friendly toward each       |     |    |     |      |      |
| other.                              |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| b\. There is an overall sense of    |     |    |     |      |      |
| community among the volunteers in   |     |    |     |      |      |
| this unit.                          |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| c\. This MRC unit has a spirit of   |     |    |     |      |      |
| cooperation (as opposed to          |     |    |     |      |      |
| competition).                       |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| d\. I feel a strong sense of        |     |    |     |      |      |
| belonging to this MRC unit.         |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| e\. I enjoy discussing this MRC     |     |    |     |      |      |
| unit with people outside it.        |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| f\. I sometimes feel alone or out   |     |    |     |      |      |
| of place while volunteering at this |     |    |     |      |      |
| MRC.                                |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| g\. Being a volunteer at this MRC   |     |    |     |      |      |
| unit can be stressful.              |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+

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# VI. Suggestions for Improvements

19. **Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following
    statements using the scale provided:**

  --------------------------------------------- -------- -------- ---------
                                                More     Same     Less

  a\. Would you like to spend your MRC                            
  volunteer time participating in face-to-face                    
  and in person training courses?                                 

  b\. Would you like to spend your MRC                            
  volunteer time participating in on line                         
  training courses?                                               

  c\. Would you like to spend your MRC                            
  volunteer time participating in training                        
  events, drills, and exercises?                                  

  d\. Would you like to spend your MRC                            
  volunteer time participating in public health                   
  initiatives (e.g., flu clinics, prevention                      
  activities, health promotion campaigns,                         
  etc.)?                                                          

  e\. Would you like to spend your MRC                            
  volunteer time participating in meetings?                       
  --------------------------------------------- -------- -------- ---------

20. **Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following
    statements using the scale provided:**

+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
|                                     | St  | A  | N   | Disa | Stro |
|                                     | ron | gr | eut | gree | ngly |
|                                     | gly | ee | ral |      |      |
|                                     |     |    |     |      | Disa |
|                                     | Ag  |    |     |      | gree |
|                                     | ree |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| a\. I would like to be more         |     |    |     |      |      |
| involved in the MRC unit's planning |     |    |     |      |      |
| process.                            |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| b\. I would like to work more       |     |    |     |      |      |
| closely with other volunteers.      |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| c\. I would like to work more       |     |    |     |      |      |
| closely with MRC staff and leaders. |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| d\. I would be willing to take on a |     |    |     |      |      |
| leadership role in this unit in the |     |    |     |      |      |
| future.                             |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+
| e\. I would be willing to take on   |     |    |     |      |      |
| additional volunteer assignments or |     |    |     |      |      |
| responsibilities in the future.     |     |    |     |      |      |
+-------------------------------------+-----+----+-----+------+------+

21. **What could this MRC unit do to encourage you to continue or
    increase your volunteer participation?**

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22. **What do you like best about volunteering here?**

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23. **What could be improved?**

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24. **Does your MRC unit have the resources necessary to do its work
    effectively? (If not, what are you lacking -- money, equipment,
    other types of assistance?)**

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25. **What else could this MRC unit do to keep volunteers engaged
    between training events and actual emergencies?**

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