Result Summary for Survey:Knee Knacker 2010 Volunteer Survey

Knee Knacker 2010 Volunteer Survey

1. Why did you volunteer? (Please check all that apply.)
	answered question		68
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
I previously volunteered at Knee Knacker		58.8%	40
A friend or family member was running this year's race		32.4%	22
A friend or family member was volunteering at this year's race		16.2%	11
Other (please specify below)		41.2%	28
viewPlease provide any additional comments			37

2. What was your role as a volunteer? (Check all that apply.)
	answered question		68
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Medical staff		0.0%	0
Aid station crew		36.8%	25
Start line organization		2.9%	2
Finish line organization		2.9%	2
Banquet staff		7.4%	5
Timer		13.2%	9
Photography		2.9%	2
Race marshall		22.1%	15
Pre- or post-race sweep		14.7%	10
Course flagger		1.5%	1
viewOther (please specify)		7.4%	5

3. How early did you commit to being a volunteer?
	answered question		66
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
As soon as volunteer positions were posted		37.9%	25
Several months before the race		47.0%	31
One month or less before the race		12.1%	8
One week or less before the race		3.0%	2
viewPlease provide any comments below.			11

4. Have you previously volunteered at the Knee Knacker? If so, how many times?
	answered question		68
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
This was my first time		35.3%	24
1 time previously		19.1%	13
2-5 times previously		26.5%	18
5-10 times previously		14.7%	10
More than 10 times previously		4.4%	3

5. Have you ever run the Knee Knacker, or would you consider running it?
	answered question		65
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
I have never run the Knee Knacker		41.5%	27
I have run the Knee Knacker, but prefer to volunteer		10.8%	7
I have never run the Knee Knacker, but would like to some day		20.0%	13
I wanted to run the Knee Knacker this year but was not able to (not selected in the lottery, injured, etc.), so chose to volunteer instead		27.7%	18
viewPlease add any comments below.			18

6. How would you rate the communication of the the location, instructions, and starting time for your responsibility?
	answered question		64
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Excellent		51.6%	33
Good		29.7%	19
Adequate		15.6%	10
Poor		3.1%	2
viewHow could this communication be improved?			20

7. How would you rate the support and communication from the Knee Knacker team while performing your volunteer role?
	answered question		65
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Excellent		64.6%	42
Good		24.6%	16
Adequate		7.7%	5
Poor		3.1%	2
viewHow could this support and communication be improved?			12

8. What is your preferred method of communication?
	answered question		65
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Email		100.0%	65
Phone		0.0%	0
Web site messages		0.0%	0
Other (please specify)		0.0%	0

9. Did you receive your 2010 volunteer t-shirt? If so, was it the correct size?
	answered question		65
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes, I received the t-shirt and it was the correct size		76.9%	50
No, I did not receive the t-shirt		16.9%	11
Yes, I received the t-shirt but it was not the correct size		6.2%	4
viewPlease provide any comments on the 2010 volunteer t-shirt			20

10. Did you attend the banquet?
	answered question		66
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		54.5%	36
No		45.5%	30
viewIf not, why not?			31

11. The Race Committee is very appreciative of the efforts provided by all volunteers. Did you feel that the efforts of the volunteers were recognized?
	answered question		65
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes, I feel the efforts of the volunteers were appropriately recognized		90.8%	59
Yes, the efforts of the volunteers were recognized, but more could have been done		9.2%	6
No, I don't feel the efforts of the volunteers were appropriately recognized		0.0%	0
viewPlease comment on how the efforts of the volunteers could be better recognized.			8

12. Did you enjoy your experience as a volunteer?
	answered question		65
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		98.5%	64
No		1.5%	1
viewHow could your volunteer experience have been improved?			17

13. What was your most memorable experience from volunteering this year?
	answered question	57
	skipped question	11
		Response Count
view		57

14. Did you have any negative experiences while volunteering?
	answered question		64
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		15.6%	10
No		84.4%	54
viewIf you did have any negative experiences, what could have been done to prevent them from occurring?			16

15. For those volunteers that worked at the aid stations, what items were requested most often by the runners that were not available or had run out?
	answered question		24
	skipped question		44
		Response Percent	Response Count
Soup		0.0%	0
Sandwiches		0.0%	0
Gel		20.8%	5
Ice		25.0%	6
Aspirin or other medication		4.2%	1
Vaseline		8.3%	2
viewOther (please specify)		87.5%	21

16. Would you volunteer again for the Knee Knacker?
	answered question		65
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		90.8%	59
Yes, but only if my family member/friend is running or volunteering		7.7%	5
No		1.5%	1
viewIf you would volunteer again for the Knee Knacker, would it be in the same role or in a different one? If not, why not?			34