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Student Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEY

This survey about student activities is being conducted for a national research project led by the Institute for Volunteering Research on behalf of vinspired students. We are working with a group of student researchers at your university to deliver this work.

The survey should take less than 15 minutes to fill out.

If you would like to be entered in to the draw to win one of six £75 and six £25 vouchers of your choice please enter your name and e-mail address at the end of the survey. Your contact details will be kept separately from your answers to the other questions.

If you have any questions about the research project please contact Jen Russell on [email protected]

Student Activities Survey: Introduction


Section A: Course Details

1. Which university do you currently attend?

University of Leeds

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University of Oxford

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University of Gloucestershire

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University of East London

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University of the West of England

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Keele University

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2. Which college are you a member of?

All Souls College

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Balliol College

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Blackfriars

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Brasenose College

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Campion Hall

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Christ Church

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Corpus Christi College

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Exeter College

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Green Templeton College

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Harris Manchester College

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Hertford College

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Jesus College

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Keble College

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Kellogg College

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Lady Margaret Hall

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Linacre College

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Lincoln College

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Magdalen College

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Mansfield College

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Merton College

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New College

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Nuffield College

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Oriel College

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Pembroke College

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The Queen's College

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Regent's Park College

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St Anne's College

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St Antony's College

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St Benet's Hall

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St Catherine's College

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St Cross College

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St Edmund Hall

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St Hilda's College

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St Hugh's College

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St John's College

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St Peter's College

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St Stephen's House

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Somerville College

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Trinity College

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University College

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Wadham College

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Wolfson College

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Worcester College

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Wycliffe Hall

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3. Which of the following are you enrolled on?

4. What is your registration status?

Foundation degree

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Three year undergraduate degree

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Four year undergraduate degree (including sandwich degrees)

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Undergraduate degree lasting more than four years

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HND

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DipHE

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Postgraduate taught degree

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Postgraduate research degree

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Other

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Full time student

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Part time student

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Distance learner

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5. Which subject area is your degree in? If you are doing a joint honours degree please give the subject area that is closest to your combination of subjects or choose 'interdisciplinary' subjects.

6. Year of study on current course:

Medicine and Dentistry

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Subjects allied to medicine (including psychology)

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Biological Sciences

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Veterinary Sciences

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Agriculture and related subjects

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Physical Sciences

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Mathematics and Computing

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Engineering and technology

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Architecture, building and planning

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Social sciences (including politics, geography and economics)

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Law

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Business and administration

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Mass communication and documentation

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Languages (including English)

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Historical, religious and philosophical studies

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Creative arts, music and design

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Education

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'Interdisciplinary' subjects

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1st year

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2nd year

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3rd year

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4th year

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5th year or above

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Section B: Your student experience

7. In the 2009-2010 academic year, which of the following applies to you during term time?

8. Which of the following applies to you?

I live at home with my family or partner

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I live at home on my own

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I live in a student hall of residence

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I live in university-owned self-catering accommodation with other students

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I live in other rented self-catering accommodation

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I live in rented accommodation where at least some meals are provided

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Other (please specify)

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I have moved away from my family home to attend university

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I am studying in the same locality as my family (e.g. same town) and have moved out of my family home

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I am studying in the same locality as my family (e.g.same town) and continue to live in my family home

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I have stayed in my family home and commute to study in a different locality on a daily basis

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Other

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9. During this academic year (2009/10) have you done or are you planning to do any paid work?

Yes, during vacations and term time

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Yes, during vacations only

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Yes, during term time only

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No

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10. Have you taken a gap year? (This may have been a period off between school and university or a gap out of paid work)

11. If yes, what did you do during your gap year? Please tick all that apply.

Yes

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No

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Paid work in your home country

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Paid work outside of your home country

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Travel

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Education or training

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Volunteering in your home country

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Volunteering outside of your home country

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Other

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12. Thinking about the time since you started at this university, which of the following best describes any groups, clubs or organisations you've taken part in, supported or helped?

Please tick ALL that apply and indicate whether this involvement happens at university or outside of university.

Happens at my university Happens outside my university

Sports or exercise

(e.g.taking part,

coaching or going to

watch)

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Creative hobbies (e.g.

music, drama,

photography,

debating, book club,

journalism)

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Subject or

departmental society

(e.g. geographical

society, history group

or maths group)

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Religion or belief (e.g.

church, mosque,

religious society)

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Politics (e.g. political

party, political society)gfedc gfedc

Students' Union (e.g.

elected officer, course

representative, union

committee)

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Environment or

animalsgfedc gfedc

Education (for adults or

children)gfedc gfedc

Youth/children's

activities (outside of

education)

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Health, disability or

social welfaregfedc gfedc

Safety or first aid gfedc gfedc

Justice or human rights gfedc gfedc

Societies based on

culture, nationality or

language

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Local community or

neighbourhood groupsgfedc gfedc

The elderly gfedc gfedc

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Section C: Volunteering and unpaid help

13. Since starting university, have you given any unpaid help to any groups, clubs or organisations? This includes volunteering. Please tick the activities which apply below.

Raising money or taking part in sponsored events (including RAG)

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Leading a group or being a member of a committee (e.g. student clubs or societies)

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Organising or helping to run an activity or event

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Visiting people, or providing care or support

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Teaching, tutoring or helping with reading or other skills

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Befriending or mentoring people

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Giving advice, information or counselling

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Secretarial, administrative or office work

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Providing transport or driving

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Coaching or refereeing sports

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Other practical help (such as environmental work, gardening, decorating)

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Representing

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Campaigning

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Conducting research

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Other

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I've not given any unpaid help

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Other


14. When do you give unpaid help/volunteer?

15. How often do you give unpaid help/volunteer?

16. Who would you say primarily benefits from the unpaid help/volunteering you offer?

Term time only

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Out of term time only

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All year round

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At least once a week

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At least once a month

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Less than once a month

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Don't know

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Other students (e.g. through a student society, Students' Union)

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The wider community (e.g. groups, clubs or organisations or people not connected with the university)

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Both

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Other


17. When did you FIRST get involved with giving unpaid help/volunteering?

18. How did you find out about this activity? Please tick all that apply.

Since I've been a student at this university

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Whilst studying at a different university

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Whist studying at primary/secondary school, sixth form or college

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As part of my gap year

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Other

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Through my primary/secondary school, sixth form or college

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Through my university or Students' Union

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Through friends or family

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Through a youth organisation

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Through a vinvolved team

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Through a religious organisation (such as your church or mosque)

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Through my employer

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Through a volunteer centre

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Through internet searching

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I contacted an organisation directly

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Other

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19. Can you indicate which of the following were important to you as reasons for starting giving unpaid help/volunteering?

Very important Quite important Not sure Not very important Not at all important

Improving

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Meeting new

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Gaining work

experience /

developing my CV

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The fact that my

friends/family were

volunteering


To enhance learning

from my university

course


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Feeling there was no-

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The chance to gain an

award, certificate or

accreditation


Wanting to fill spare

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It was part of my

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20. Thinking about your involvement in unpaid helping/volunteering activities whilst at university, can you say whether you think the following have increased, decreased or stayed the same?

Increased greatly Increased Stayed the same Decreased Decreased greatly

My communication

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My ability to work as

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My ability to make

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My ability to lead or

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My organisational

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My confidence in my

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My willingness to try

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My self-discipline or

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My knowledge of my

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21. Please indicate how far you think the following have increased, decreased or stayed the same as a result of giving unpaid help/volunteering whilst at university.


My sense of feeling

part of the universitynmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj

My understanding of

other peoplenmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj

My sense of feeling

part of my local

community


My range of

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My trust in other

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My trust in

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My willingness to give

unpaid help/volunteer

in the future


22. Now, please tell us how far you think the following have increased, decreased or stayed the same as a result of giving unpaid help/volunteering whilst at university.


My readiness for paid

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The skills I have that

potential employers

will value


My clarity about what I

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My chance of gaining

employment in my

chosen field


Contacts/networks that

will be useful when

looking for

employment


Other


23. Have you received any support for your involvement in giving unpaid help/volunteering through your university?

24. If yes, where did that support come from? Please tick all that apply.

Yes

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No

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Students' Union

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Student Community Action group, RAG society or Student Hub

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Student Volunteering Service run by University or Union

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Careers service or employability department

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University chaplaincy

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Lecturers or tutors

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Other

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Not applicable

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Student Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEY25. Thinking about your experience of volunteering or giving unpaid help as a student, please indicate how far you agree or disagree with the following statements.

Agree strongly AgreeNeither agree

nor disagreeDisagree

Disagree

stronglyNot applicable

I'm given the

opportunity to do the

sort of things I'd like to

do

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I get bored or lose

interest in my

involvement


I can cope with the

things I’m asked to donmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj

I feel things could be

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My help is not really

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The organisation has

reasonable

expectations in terms

of workload


My efforts are

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I am given the

opportunity to influence

the development of the

organisation


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I find myself out of

pocket and/or do not

know how to claim

expenses



26. Would you say giving unpaid help/volunteering has changed your experience of being a student at your university?

27. Would you recommend giving unpaid help/volunteering to your friends?

28. Have you been involved in giving any unpaid help/volunteering during the current academic year (2009/10)?

Yes, changed it for the better

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Yes, changed it for the worse

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No change

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Not sure

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Yes

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No

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Not sure

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Yes

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No

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29. What are the main reasons that you stopped giving unpaid help/volunteering? Please tick all that apply.

30. Would you consider giving unpaid help/volunteering again in the future?

I completed the university course or module

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I felt my efforts weren't always appreciated

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I found myself out of pocket

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I didn't get asked to do the things I'd like to

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I felt the organisation was badly organised

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I'd achieved the award or certificate I set out to

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Not enough time-due to pressures of study

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Not enough time-due to involvement with other

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Not enough time-due to paid work

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Not enough time-due to family commitments

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I lost interest

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I'd done enough already

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Yes

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No

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Not sure

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Other

Student Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEY31. What could the university or Students' Union do to encourage you to give unpaid help/volunteer in the future? Please tick all that apply.

Provide introductory volunteering or 'taster' sessions

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Offer more one-off volunteering opportunities

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Offer opportunities to gain recognition/awards for volunteering

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Offer help for me to set up a student-led project

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Increase publicity/awareness of volunteering on campus and/or online

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Offer more social events/networking with other students who volunteer

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Offer more varied placements with organisations

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Link volunteering to my academic subject/career

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Offer more training programmes

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Nothing

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Other


32. Before you started at this university did you give any unpaid help to any groups, clubs and organisations? This includes volunteering. Please tick the activities which apply below.

Raising money or taking part in sponsored events

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Leading a group or a member of a committee

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Organising or helping to run an activity or event

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Visiting people

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Teaching, tutoring or coaching

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Befriending or mentoring people

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Giving advice, information or counselling

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Secretarial, admin or office work

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Providing transport or driving

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Representing

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Campaigning

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Other practical help

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Any other help

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I didn't give unpaid help

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33. Before starting at this university, how often did you give unpaid help/volunteer?

34. Thinking of the main reasons that you haven't taken part in giving unpaid help/volunteering whilst studying at this university, can you indicate how important the following reasons have been?

Very important Important Not sure Not very important Not at all important

Not enough time-due

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Not enough time-due

to involvement with

other clubs, sports,

societies


Not enough time-due

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Not enough time-due

to family commitmentsnmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj

I think I've done my

fair share of

volunteering for the

time being


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My family/friends

aren't involvednmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj

Negative experiences

in the pastnmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj

I'm not sure how to

get involvednmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj

I'd achieved the award

or certificate I set out

to


I don't know what I

could offernmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj

I don't feel part of the

community herenmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj nmlkj

I have an illness or

disability that I feel

prevents me from

getting involved


At least once a week

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At least once a month

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Less than once a month

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Don't know

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35. Have you ever considered giving unpaid help/volunteering?

36. Are there any reasons that have put you off volunteering/giving unpaid help? Please tick all that apply.

Yes, but I don't really think it is for me

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No, I've never really thought about it before

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No, I haven't considered it but I might be interested

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I'm not sure

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Not enough time-due to pressures of study

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Not enough time-due to involvement with other

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Not enough time-due to paid work

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Not enough time-due to family commitments

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My friends/family aren't involved

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I'm not sure how to get involved

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I just don't want to volunteer

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I don't feel part of the community

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I don't know what I could offer

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Language barriers

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I don't think I can afford to volunteer

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I have a disability or health problems that I feel

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Other

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Student Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEY37. Is there anything the university or Students' Union could do that might encourage you to volunteer/give unpaid help? Please tick all that apply.

Provide introductory volunteering or 'taster' sessions

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Offer more one-off volunteering opportunities

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Offer opportunities to gain recognition/awards for volunteering

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Offer help for me to set up a student-led project

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Increase publicity/awareness of volunteering on campus and/or online

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Offer more social events/networking with other students who volunteer

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Offer more varied placements with organisations

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Link volunteering to my academic subject/career

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Offer more training programmes

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Nothing

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Section D: Informal helping or volunteering

38. Now, think about any unpaid help you may have given as an individual since starting university (i.e. not through a group, club or organisation). This could be help for a friend, neighbour or someone else but NOT a relative. Please indicate:

For another studentFor someone not attending my

universityNot applicable

Practical help (e.g.

doing shopping,

gardening, decorating,

babysitting, feeding a

pet etc)

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Visiting someone who

has difficulty getting

out and about

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Writing letters, filling

in forms or

representing someone

(e.g. speaking to the

council on their behalf)

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Now, we'd like to ask a few final questions about your personal details. This information will be really important in helping understand your answers to the previous questions. These will be entirely confidential.

Please provide the following details:

Section E: Personal Details

39. What is your gender?

40. What was your age in years on 1st January 2010? Please write the number in the box.

41. Are you a:

42. How would you describe your ethnic origin? (please tick the appropriate box):

Male

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Female

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UK Citizen

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Citizen of European Union (EXCLUDING UK)

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Citizen of country outside of the European Union

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If you are NOT a UK citizen, please indicate which country you are a citizen of?

White (English)

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White (Scottish)

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White (Irish)

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White (Welsh)

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White (other White background)

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Asian or Asian British (Indian)

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Asian or Asian British (Pakistani)

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Asian or Asian British (Bangladeshi)

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Other Asian background

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Mixed (White and Black Caribbean)

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Mixed (White and Black African)

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Mixed (White and Asian)

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Other mixed background

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Black or Black British (Caribbean)

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Black or Black British (African)

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Other Black background

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Chinese

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Other ethnic group

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Student Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEY43. Do you consider yourself to have some form of disability?

44. Which of the following, if any, apply to you?

Yes

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No

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Prefer not to say

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I have a child/children aged under 18 for whom I am responsible living with me some or all of the time

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I have adult dependent(s) living with me some or all of the time

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I have adult dependents(s) who do not live with me

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None of these

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Family Background

45. Which of the following most accurately describes your FATHER'S or guardian's current economic status?

46. What is his current or most recent job? Please write your answer in the box:

47. Which of the following most accurately describes your MOTHER'S or guardian's current economic status?

48. What is her current or most recent job? Please write your answer in the box:

In paid employment

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Unemployed and looking for work

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Not in paid employment and not looking for work (e.g. providing a caring role at home)

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Not in paid employment due to ill health

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Retired from paid employment

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Student

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Not applicable/Don't know

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In paid employment

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Unemployed and looking for work

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Not in paid employment and not looking for work (e.g. providing a caring role at home)

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Not in paid employment due to ill health

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Retired from paid employment

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Student

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Not applicable/Don't know

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Student Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEYStudent Activities Survey 2010 FINAL SURVEY49. Which members of your family have attended university? Please tick all that apply.

50. Which of these best describes your sexual orientation? Please note this question is included for monitoring purposes only.

Mother

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Father

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Brother/s and sister/s

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Grandmother

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Grandfather

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None / Don't know

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Bisexual

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Gay

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Lesbian

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Straight

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Other

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Prefer not to say

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Thank you!

51. Thank you very much for taking part in this survey.

If you would like to be entered into a prize draw to win one of six £75 and one of six £25 gift vouchers of your choice please write your name and e-mail address here. These details will be kept separate from your answers and will not be used to identify you in any way.

Name:

Email Address:


I agree for my responses to be used for research purposes only.

Thank you!

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