Volunteers 2010 Longitudinal Study September 12-13, 2010

Respondents

Years of Participation 1st Year of Participation# of Respondents

Involvement with NOSB

Benefits Gained by Volunteering by Employer –Networking & Recruitment –Community Outreach & Public Relations –Promotion of Science Education by Volunteer –Give Back Personal Fulfillment –Interaction w/Others –Promote Knowledge & Immersion in Science by the Students –Contact with “authentic” Scientists –the Event Occurs –Teamwork, Work Ethic & Confidence

Motivation & Recruitment Reasons for Volunteering –Desire to support STEM Education –Involved as a Student & want to remain Active –Desire to Volunteer/Enjoy Participating –Personal Interest –Improves/Impacts Professional Life Recruitment Technique – –Work Obligations/Colleagues/Professors –Friends/Family

Suggested Program Improvements Works well – don’t change anything Administrative suggestions –Pay for behind the scene services –NOSB alum database Volunteer Recognition –NOSB tokens –Volunteer meeting –Separate check-in –Goodies: Coffee, t-shirts, lunch Questions –More critical thinking elements –More time to review

Program Perceptions

Conclusions No Surprises Meeting more than just the needs of student participants Creating a self-perpetuating community Connect scientific community to schools beyond NOSB Substantial financial commitment –Volunteer time measured in hours and days Limited understanding of broader Ocean Leadership connection

Actions NOSB Newsletter Policy Briefing Volunteer Recognition at Regionals & Finals Refining Recruitment Efforts & Messages Tacking Volunteer Hours Create a Resource Network