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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Community Life Survey, 2017-2018

Variable Details

VariableVolBen1g
LabelWhy started volunteering: I thought it would give me a chance to learn new skills
Question text Did you start helping these groups, clubs or organisations for any of the following reasons? Please select all that apply. I thought it would give me a chance to learn new skills
Responses
0 No 3234
1 Yes 613
-9 Refused 0
-8 Don't Know 8
-1 Item not applicable 6362
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationCommunity Life Survey, 2017-2018
Universe10, 217 Adults (aged 16 years and over) resident in England, during 2017-18.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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