Hey all, A doctoral student is doing a study on what motivates students from certain backgrounds to engage in service. He asked that we contact our student volunteers, to see if any of you would be interested in participating in this study. The survey can be accessed below. Have an amazing (sunny) weekend! Sarah Hello! My name is Todd Porter, and I am a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program at UVM. I am currently working on a study that examines the experiences and motivations of students who come from a economically disadvantaged (i.e. poor or working class) background that engage in university-sponsored volunteer opportunities that focus on economic justice. I am defining economic justice as any service that has a primary focus on poverty, hunger, and/or homelessness. I am requesting that any willing person that fits these parameters complete this anonymous survey . This study is only geared towards those who self-identify as having a background of being poor/working-class. Further information about the survey is listed below. To access the survey, please go to: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AELTPQJPT Thank you very much! -- Todd Porter Principal Investigator Doctoral Student, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies University of Vermont 802-656-5553 *Title: *Motivations of Low-income College Students Participating in Economic Justice Volunteer Work *Principal Investigator: *Todd Porter *Faculty Sponsor*: Dr.* *Maureen Neumann *You are being invited to take part in this research study because *you have self-identified a college student or recent alumni/a that comes from low-income background and currently are, or have in the past participated in university sponsored volunteer work specifically designed to work with issues of poverty, hunger, or homelessness. _Why is This Research Study Being Conducted? _ This research is being conducted as a component of a doctoral research methodology course in the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont. Research indicated that the reasoning for voluntarism is different amongst individuals from different class backgrounds, but not examined it as a focal point. Information used in this research will be considered for a conference presentations to professionals in the field of Student Affairs. _How Many People Will Take Part In The Study? _ A survey will be distributed that is open to any student or recent students at the university from marginalized class backgrounds././ _What Are The Risks and Discomforts Of The Study? _ There are no anticipated risks associated with this study. _What Are The Benefits of Participating In The Study? _ Assisting administrators in understand of motivations for a certain population that engages in community service. _Are There Any Costs? _ There are no associated costs. _What Is the Compensation? _ No Compensation is provided. _Can You Withdraw or Be Withdrawn From This Study_ You may discontinue your participation at any time *_Contact Information_*** You may contact Dr .Maureen Neumann , the Supervisor in charge of this study, at (802) 656-1422 for more information . If you have any questions about your rights as a participant in a research project or for more information on how to proceed should you believe that you have been injured as a result of your participation in this study you should contact Nancy Stalnaker, the Director of the Research Protections Office at the University of Vermont at 802-656-5040. -- Sarah J. Heim A*VISTA Vermont Campus Compact Leadership and Civic Engagement Programs University of Vermont, Student Life Dudley H. Davis Center (802).656.2060 www.uvm.edu/~csp "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."