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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Continuous Household Survey, 2017-2018

Variable Details

VariableVOL304
LabelWhat would encourage you to volunteer?
Responses
0 Question not asked 0
1 If I was directly asked to volunteer 2
2 If a need arose in my community 0
3 If I could develop new skills/knowledge 1
4 If there was flexibility on involvement 21
5 If the group offered training and accreditation 22
6 If it would improve my job or career prospects 21
7 If there was more information available 14
8 If I received support/time off from empl 17
9 If the group refunded my expenses 13
10 If childcare facilities were provided 12
11 If I knew my social security benefits would be unaffected 3
12 If I knew I could be involved despite my illness/disability 5
13 Other - please specify 1
14 Nothing would encourage me to volunteer 0
-3 Refused 0
-1 Dont Know 0
Sysmiss 5545
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationContinuous Household Survey, 2017-2018
UniversePrivate households in Northern Ireland.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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