Youth Council Survey

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This survey is about youth councils. Read this before starting the survey:

A Missoula youth council provides advice and ideas to local government and organizations about issues that impact young people in our community. The Healthy Missoula Youth Coalition is trying to understand how to incentivize young people to participate in a youth council.
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Please verify that you are human* This field is required.
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Do you reside in Missoula County?* This field is required.Only individuals who reside in Missoula County are invited to fill out this survey.
Yes
No
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How old are you?* This field is required.Only individuals ages 18 - 24 are invited to fill out this survey.
I am 18 - 24 years old
Other
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Based on your own opinion, what are the reasons people your age might not participate in youth council? (click all that apply)* This field is required.
Don’t understand why it’s important to participate
Didn’t hear about it.
Don’t know where to meet.
Don’t have time or means (like gas money) to meet.
Meeting times don’t work.
Not good enough incentives.
Don’t know enough to provide advice.
Being on a youth council isn’t interesting.
Don’t know anyone who participates.
Participating with youth that are much younger or older is daunting.
Environment does not feel welcoming.
Peers or adults don’t encourage my participation.
Potential misrepresentation of my opinions.
Other
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Based on your own opinion, what are the top three reasons people your age might not participate in youth council? (choose 3)* This field is required.Note: This question is similar to the previous one, but here we’re asking you to choose only your top three reasons.
Don’t understand why it’s important to participate
Didn’t hear about it.
Don’t know where to meet.
Don’t have time or means (like gas money) to meet.
Meeting times don’t work.
Not good enough incentives.
Don’t know enough to provide advice.
Being on a youth council isn’t interesting.
Don’t know anyone who participates.
Participating with youth that are much younger or older is daunting.
Environment does not feel welcoming.
Peers or adults don’t encourage my participation.
Potential misrepresentation of my opinions.
Other
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Based on your own opinion, what incentives would make participating in a youth council more interesting for people your age? (click all that apply)* This field is required.
Something to add to my resume or college application.
School credit.
“Intern” or other title.
Getting paid.
Gift cards
Free food/snacks
Getting trained so I can give advice.
Meeting and socializing with new people.
My participation will make a big impact.
Fun activities.
Transportation.
Environment is welcoming (e.g., well facilitated, safe space, accessible).
Adult nominates me or recommends me.
I get access to helpful resources or technology.
Other
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Based on your own opinion, what are the top three incentives that would make participating in a youth council more interesting for people your age? (choose 3)* This field is required.Note: This question is similar to the previous one, but here we’re asking you to choose only your top three reasons.
Something to add to my resume or college application.
School credit.
“Intern” or other title.
Getting paid.
Gift cards
Free food/snacks
Getting trained so I can give advice.
Meeting and socializing with new people.
My participation will make a big impact.
Fun activities.
Transportation.
Environment is welcoming (e.g., well facilitated, safe space, accessible).
Adult nominates me or recommends me.
I get access to helpful resources or technology.
Other
Should be Empty: