1. Volunteers 2010 Longitudinal Study September 12-13, 2010

2. Respondents

3. Years of Participation 1st Year of Participation# of Respondents 200022 200120 200225 200338 200437 200547 200667 200775 2008102 2009129

4. Involvement with NOSB

5. 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

6. 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 –Email –Work Obligations/Colleagues/Professors –Friends/Family

7. 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

8. Program Perceptions

9. 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

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