SESSION ONE - JMap

Benefits Gained *
GRAPH
Importance of benefits gained from teen volunteering – 1996 and 1992
I learned to respect others.
I learned to be
helpful and kind.
I learned how to get along with
and relate to others.
I gained satisfaction
from helping others.
I learned to understand people
who are different than me.
74.7%
75.0%
73.9%
74.2%
66.7%
95.6%
93.2%
91.5%
90.2%
85.2%
I understand more
about good citizenship.
I understand more about how
voluntary organizations work.
66.8%
63.8%
83.3%
81.3%
I’m more aware about
programs in my community.
I explored or learned
about career options.
56.0%
52.8%
70.1%
67.0%
I did better in school/my
grades improved.
I’ve developed new
career goals.
41.8%
43.6%
64.3%
61.6%
0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0%
100.0%
1996
1992
* Based on the percentage of of respondents who who
stated that a specific benefit was “Very
important” or “Somewhat important.” important”.
Source: (adapted) Independent Sector, 2000
Comp. Eng. — Session One – Aug. ’05 [8]