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Volunteer Pulse Survey Template: Motivation & Scheduling

Quick pulse to measure volunteer motivation, availability, and recognition. Improve engagement, optimize scheduling, and boost retention.

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Sample Survey Items

Q1
Ranking
Please rank the reasons you volunteer with us, from most to least important.
Drag to order (top = most important)
  1. Contribute to a cause I value
  2. Build or use my skills
  3. Meet people or build community
  4. Personal growth or purpose
  5. Recognition or appreciation
  6. School or work service requirement
Q2
Opinion Scale
How well do your reasons for volunteering align with our mission?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Not alignedMid: Somewhat alignedMax: Highly aligned
Q3
Matrix
Thinking about our scheduling approach, how satisfied are you with each aspect?
RowsVery dissatisfiedDissatisfiedNeutralSatisfiedVery satisfied
Times offered (days/hours)•••••
Advance notice before shifts•••••
Shift length•••••
Ease of sign-up•••••
Communication before shifts•••••
Q4
Multiple Choice
In the past 3 months, how often did you volunteer with us?
  • Weekly
  • 2 to 3 times per month
  • Monthly
  • Less than monthly
  • Not at all
Q5
Multiple Choice
What made it hard to participate recently? Select all that apply.
  • Weekday/time conflicts
  • Transportation or parking
  • Caregiving responsibilities
  • Not enough advance notice
  • Tasks were not clear
  • Health or safety concerns
  • Location too far
  • Lack of reminders
  • None of the above
  • Other
Q6
Multiple Choice
In the last 6 months, have you received recognition for your volunteering?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not sure
Q7
Opinion Scale
If you received recognition, how satisfied were you with it?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Very dissatisfiedMax: Very satisfied
Q8
Multiple Choice
Which forms of recognition would be most meaningful to you? Select up to 3.
  • Thank-you email
  • Public shout-out (newsletter or social media)
  • Handwritten note
  • Small branded gift
  • Certificate or letter
  • Development opportunity or training
  • Leadership role or added responsibility
  • Volunteer appreciation event
Q9
Multiple Choice
How long have you been volunteering with us?
  • Less than 3 months
  • 3–11 months
  • 1–2 years
  • 3 or more years
  • Prefer not to say
Q10
Multiple Choice
What is your age group?
  • Under 18
  • 18–24
  • 25–34
  • 35–44
  • 45–54
  • 55–64
  • 65 or older
  • Prefer not to say
Q11
Multiple Choice
What days/times generally work best for you? Select all that apply.
  • Weekdays daytime
  • Weekdays evenings
  • Weekends daytime
  • Weekends evenings
  • Varies week to week
Q12
Multiple Choice
What is your preferred way to receive scheduling updates?
  • Email
  • Text message
  • Phone call
  • App/portal notification
  • WhatsApp
  • Other
  • No preference
Q13
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you’re paying attention, please select “Often” below.
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Always
Q14
Rating
How likely are you to volunteer with us in the next 3 months?
Scale: 11 (star)
Min: Very unlikelyMax: Very likely
Q15
Long Text
What is one thing we could change to better support your volunteering?
Max 600 chars
Q16
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on your volunteer experience
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: [Object Object]Mode: Fast
Q17
Chat Message
Thank you for your time and for volunteering with us!

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