Youth (18-29) Survey, City of Brandon

Youth (18-29) Survey, City of Brandon

The City of Brandon - Community Services Department is in the process of developing a Youth Plan for the community. This survey has been established in order to hear feedback from youth ages 18-29 so that those ideas can be included in the plan. Please take the time to complete this survey. Your input is valuable and will assist the City of Brandon in evaluating the current programs it offers and to make changes in order to better meet your needs. Please answer these questions honestly, because we would really like to know your thoughts and your responses will remain anonymous, unless you choose otherwise. Survey participants that enter contact information in question 50 will be eligible for a draw for an iPod touch!

Question #1

*What is your current marital status?

Single
Married
Divorced
Widowed
Living with a Common Law Spouse

Question #2

*How many children do you have?

None
1
2
3
4 or More

Question #3

*Which of the following would describe your current status?

Full time student
Part time student with employment
Employed full time
Employed part time
Self employed

Question #4

*On average how many hours per week do you spend working in a paid job?

0 hours
1-10 hours
11-20 hours
21-30 hours
31-40 hours
41+ hours

Question #5

*If you have lived in Brandon less than 2 years, please indicate your previous location.

Winnipeg
Rural Manitoba
Northern Manitoba
Another province - rural setting
Another province - urban setting
Another country
Not applicable, I have lived in Brandon longer than two years

Question #6

*What is your current living arrangement?

Living with parents
Living with extended family
Living in a dormitory
Renting a house or apartment
Own my own home / condo

Question #7

*I care about the City of Brandon and in making it a better place to live?

Agree
Strongly Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Question #8

*I will choose to reside in Brandon in the future as a place to potentially raise a family?

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Question #9

I will likely choose to reside outside of, or away from Brandon following in the future as a result of;

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Question #10

*I feel safe living in the City of Brandon?

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Question #11

If you feel unsafe, what makes you feel that way?

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Question #12

*Have you or someone in your immediate family been the subject of crime within the City of Brandon over the past 12 months?

Yes
No

Question #13

*The City of Brandon, as a community, is accepting of those who maybe seen as being physically, culturally, racially, or socio economically different from the general population?

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Question #14

How often do you get to know people from different cultures and groups as individuals

Almost never
Seldom
Sometimes
Frequently

Question #15

*Please select the following topics where you believe that you have an average to above average knowledge of topic area?

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Question #16

*I am able to access affordable transportation within our community at those times in which I require it?

Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never

Question #17

*I regularly access Brandon Transit to fill my transportation needs?

Always
Usually
Sometimes
Never

Question #18

*The main reason I DO NOT access Brandon Transit to fill my transportation needs is;

Cost - too expensive
Does not offer service when I require it
I do not understand routes or requirements
Unsafe
I live outside the community
It takes too long to get to my destination
I have never riden the bus
I never think of using the bus

Question #19

*I access community programs that assist me in the following areas;

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Question #20

*If you participate in ANY of the above type programs, or alternative community programs, please tell us the program name and the service provider;

Question #21

*How many hours per week in total on average would you estimate you access these community programs?

0 hours
1-2 hours
3-5 hours
6-10 hours
11+ hours

Question #22

*I would rate the quality of the support programs within our community as;

Very Good
Good
Average
Poor
Very Poor

Question #23

*I would rate the ability to access support programs in our community as;

Very Good (easy)
Good
Average
Poor
Very Poor (extremely difficult)

Question #24

*If you DO NOT access any of these programs, why is that

Do not need them
They are not affordable
The program is not available
The service schedule is not convenient

Question #25

*If you are going to school or thinking about returning to school are you aware of the grant, bursary, scholarship or financial assistance programs that might be available to assist you?

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Question #26

*If you currently participate in ANY of the above grant, bursary, scholarship, or financial assistance programs, or alternate programs of similar type please list the program name and group who provides it;

Question #27

*On average how many hours per week do you spend volunteering either by helping others or helping improve your school, neighborhood or community?

0 hours
1-2 hours
3-5 hours
6-10 hours
11+ hours

Question #28

*On average how many hours per week do you spend participating in extra curricular activities at your school or place of employment (sports clubs, social clubs, music, etc)?

0 hours
1-2 hours
3-5 hours
6-10 hours
11+ hours

Question #29

*How many of the past 7 days did you exercise or do physical activity for a total of 60 minutes? (For example, running, walking fast, swimming, riding a bicycle)?

0 days
1 days
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
6 days
7 days

Question #30

*I or my children and I access the following recreational facilities?

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Question #31

*How many hours per week would you estimate you access these recreational facilities?

0 hours
1-2 hours
3-5 hours
6-10 hours
11+

Question #32

*In general, I would rate the recreational facilities within our community as;

Very Good
Good
Average
Poor
Very Poor

Question #33

*I would rate the cost for accessing recreational facilities in our community as;

Very Good (low cost)
Good
Average
Poor
Very Poor (high cost)

Question #34

*I have a genuine concern with respect to peoples attitudes and actions in regards to the environment;

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Disagree

Question #35

*I believe that the City of Brandon is doing a good job of managing and improving our environment?

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Question #36

*If there was one thing that the City of Brandon should focus on in terms of the environment, it would be;

Improve transit
Increase recycling awareness
Increase the number of walking and bike paths
Develop water conservation programs
Upgrade municipal buildlings to make them more energy efficient

Question #37

*I believe that there is a wide variety of activities and events in the community.

Stongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Question #38

*I find that I am well informed about upcoming activities and events in the community.

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Question #39

*In the last year, how many times have you heard about an event that you would have attended, but didn't hear about it until it was over?

1-2
3-5
5-10
Never

Question #40

What other types of events or activities would you like to see in the community?

Question #41

*Please list at least two challenges you personally face on a day to day basis?

Question #42

I believe the City of Brandon has taken an active role in providing facilities and programs aimed at assisting the youth in our community?

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Question #43

*I believe the City of Brandon should increase the effort and commitment to providing facilities and programs aimed at the youth of the community?

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Question #44

If you submitted an answer to question 43, or have a program idea that you believe would assist youth in Brandon please name and describe the program below;

Question #45

*It would be beneficial to me to have a single point of reference to find information on recreation and activities, support/assistance, and youth programs available to me?

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Question #46

*The following mediums the most important in communicating with youth?

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Question #47

*I am aware of the Youth Councillor position with the City of Brandon City Council?

Yes
No

Question #48

*I believe that the Youth Councillor position with the City of Brandon City Council is very important for our youth in the community?

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Question #49

Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about being a youth in the City of Brandon?

Question #50

Would you be interested in participating in a community youth advisory committee or group? If so, please add your name, email and phone number below. Your information will not be used for any other purpose, or shared with any other parties.

Baseball / softball diamonds
Basketball courts - outdoor
Bike paths / walk paths
Community centres
Curling rink
Football field
General work out facilities
Golf courses
Gym space - various activities
Skateboard park
Skating / hockey / ringette rinks - indoor
Skating / hockey / ringetter rinks - outdoor
Skating oval
Soccer pitch - indoor
Soccer pitch - outdoor
Spray parks / paddle pools
Swimming pools - outdoor
Swimming pools - indoor - leisure
Swimming pools - indoor - competitive
Tennis courts - outdoor
Toboggan hill
Track and field facilities
Volleyball - outdoor
Other
None