Armed Forces Community Questionnaire

Introduction and background

Thank you for taking the time to answer the following questions. Community Action Suffolk is a local charity whom supports the community sector of Suffolk. Part of our role is to engage and support our local community which includes yours.

My name is Siobhan Kranjanasilp and part of my role is to encourage community integration via training and activities such as volunteering. This questionnaire will help us to understand your unique role and how our services can benefit you personally and the community as a whole. All information provided will be treated confidentially and the overall results of this survey will be shared with you.

Please answer all questions where possible

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* 1. Your details

Your name

Your email address

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* 2. Are you...

Currently serving personnel

Living with a person currently serving

Veteran

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Your age....

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

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* 4. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

Asian/British Asian

White British/White Other

Black/African/Caribbean

Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Rather not say

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* 6. How many children under 18 live with you?

1-2

3-4

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* 7. What are their ages?

0-3

9-12

13-16

4-8

16+

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* 8. Which category best describes for leisure activities?

Sport

Family

Friends

Travel

Community Work

The arts

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How often do you see your family and friends outside of the base?

Never

Often

Everyday

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 10. How often do you feel bored during our leisure time?

Never

Often

Everyday

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 11. Do you every feel isolated?

Yes

I don't know

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* 12. In what way do you feel isolated?

Little or no contact with family and friends

Feeling separate from colleagues

Lack of involvement within your immediate and outside community

Lack of meaningful relationships

Lack of social opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Have you/would you find the transition to civilian life challenging?

Yes

Unsure

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* 14. If yes, why would you find this transition difficult?

Financial implications

Loss of responsibility and status

Employment prospects

Adjustment to family life

Loss of military career

The unknown

Not being understood by civilians

Other (please specify)

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* 15. How do you access the wider community (off base)?

Local amenities i.e. supermarkets, banks, chemist

Leisure facilities i.e. leisure centres, restaurants, cinemas

Educational faculties i.e. schools, nurseries, colleges

Community involvement i.e. faith groups, volunteering

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Would you like to spend more time in the wider community?

Yes

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* 17. If yes, how would you like to spend more time in the wider community?

Sports and clubs

Family days out

Community involvement: Volunteering

Eating out

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Have you, are you or would you volunteer (Formal volunteering: organised by specific community groups supporting them to offer a service? Or, informal volunteering: helping a neighbour)?

Yes

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* 19. What did, currently or will motivate you to volunteer?

Time out from normal routine

Meet new people – friends

Develop skills or CV

Use existing skills

Improve employability

Gain experience in a specific area

Make a positive difference

Other (please specify)

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* 20. The wider community has volunteering opportunities to help you meet new people, feel part of a community, learn new skills etc. Would having a base coordinator encourage you to get more information and/or take part?

Yes

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* 21. Would you participate in gaining an accredited qualification in community volunteering?

Yes