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Participant Information Sheet 


Date Information Sheet Produced: 23 April 2015

Project Title:  Environmental volunteer tourism: Motivation and meaning of the volunteer experience in New Zealand.

  An Invitation 

My name is Nobuyuki Fukushima. This is an invitation to participate in a study I am conducting as part of my Masters degree in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism at Auckland University of Technology, under the supervision of Dr Alison Booth and Dr Charles Johnston. I am interested in gaining a deeper understanding of what motivates you to participate as a volunteer at ecotourism sites and what you expect to gain from the experience.
 
  What is the purpose of this research? 
The purpose of this research is to understand and identify volunteer tourists’ motivations and experiences through their participation in ecological conservation projects, in the Auckland region,as a leaisure time activity.

  How was I identified and why am I being invited to participate in this research? 
You are being invited to participate in this research because you have participated as a volunteer at an ecotourism site in the Auckland region. Your experience gained from participating in volunteer activities are important to the central aims of this research. 

  What will happen in this research? 
You will be asked to complete an anonymous survey that should take 20 minutes to complete. The results will be analysed and used as primary research for the findings in my study.  

  What are the discomforts and risks? 
No discomfort is expected. You have three difffernet options for filling out the survey. Particpation is voluntary. 

   How will my privacy be protected? 
All survey material will be handled in a confidential manner. No names will be correlated to the survey answers.

  What are the costs of participating in this research? 
The survey will be expected to take approximately 20 minutes.

   How do I agree to participate in this research? 
By completing this survey.

  Will I receive feedback on the results of this research?
Yes. The final version of the thesis can be found at this link, aut.researchgateway.ac.nz

   What do I do if I have concerns about this research?
Any concerns regarding the nature of this project should be notified in the first instance to the Project Supervisor,
Dr. Alison Booth, [email protected] or (09) 921 9999 ext 6550, or
Dr. Charles Johnston, [email protected], (09) 921 9999 ext 5120.
Concerns regarding the conduct of the research should be notified to the Executive Secretary of AUTEC,
Kate O’Connor, [email protected] , (09) 921 9999 ext 6038.

   Whom do I contact for further information about this research?
Researcher Contact Details:
Nobuyuki Fukushima, [email protected]
Project Supervisor Contact Details:
Dr. Alison Booth, [email protected] (09) 921 9999 ext 6550
Dr. Charles Johnston, [email protected] (09) 921-9999 ex 5120

Approved by the Auckland University of Technology Ethics Committee on 23/04/2015, AUTEC Reference number 15/106.


 
I agree to participate in the survey
 
 
Please indicate how important or accurate the possible reason for volunteering was.
Strongly disagree Tend to disagree Neither agree or disagree Tend to agree Strongly agree N/A
* 1. My volunteer experience will help me improve skills at work.
* 2. People I’m close to volunteer.
* 3. I can make new contacts that might benefit my business or career.
* 4. My friends and family enjoy volunteering.
* 5. I can deepen my understanding of eco-systems that supports plants and animals.
* 6. Volunteering is for me a form of having fun.
* 7. Volunteering will help me succeed in my chosen profession.
* 8. I can explore my own strengths and weaknesses.
* 9. Volunteering will look good on my resume.
* 10. My friends place a high value on environmental volunteering.
 
Please indicate how important or accurate the possible reason for volunteering was(Continued).
Strongly disagree Tend to disagree Neither agree or disagree Tend to agree Strongly agree N/A
* 11. I can learn more about the cause for which I am interested.
* 12. Volunteering gives me an opportunity to work with my friends or family members.
* 13. Volunteering lets me learn through direct hands-on experience.
* 14. Volunteering helps me keep fit.
* 15. Volunteering allows me to explore different career options.
* 16. Volunteering is an important activity for the people I know best.
* 17. Volunteering makes me feel needed.
* 18. I am concerned about damage to the natural environment.
* 19. People I know share an interest in environmental activities.
* 20. Volunteering gives me an opportunity to enjoy a day out.
 
Please indicate how important or accurate each of following the possible reason for volunteering was to choice to volunteer (Continued).
Strongly disagree Tend to disagree Neither agree or disagree Tend to agree Strongly agree N/A
* 21. I am genuinely concerned about the location I am volunteering in.
* 22. Volunteering is a way to make new friends.
* 23. I have compassion for the health of the environment.
* 24. Volunteering makes me feel better about myself.
* 25. I feel it is important to help to improve natural environments.
* 26. Volunteering increases my self-esteem.
* 27. I can do something good for nature that is important to me.
* 28. Volunteering makes me feel important.
* 29. I feel volunteering relieves me of the guilt caused by humans destroying nature.
* 30. By volunteering I feel less lonely.
* 31. Volunteering helps me work through my own personal problems.
* 32. Volunteering makes me feel relaxed.
* 33. Volunteering is a good escape from my own troubles.
* 34. Volunteering allows me to gain a new perspective on things.
* 35. No matter how bad I’ve been feeling, volunteering helps me to forget about it.
 
 
* Please answer questions about your volunteer experiences.

Which island or park do you go to volunteer most?
 
Waiheke Island
 
Motutapu Island
 
Motuihe Island
 
Motuora Island
 
Tiritiri Matangi
 
Other
 
 
Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each statement regarding the place you chosen in previous question.
Strongly disagree Tend to disagree Neither agree or disagree Tend to agree Strongly agree
* 1. Volunteering on this island is very important to me.
* 2. When volunteering on this island, I can really be myself.
* 3. Volunteering on this island is one of the most enjoyable things that I do.
* 4. I can tell others a lot about volunteering on this island.
* 5. Volunteering on this island pleases me.
* 6. When volunteering on this island, I can demonstrate my ability and personality.
* 7. Volunteering on this island interests me.
* 8. I like to discuss volunteering on this island with my friends.
* 9. Volunteering on this island offers me relaxation.
* 10. A lot of my spare time is related to volunteering on this island.
* 11. Most of my friends are in some way connected with volunteering.
* 12. When I volunteer on this island, others see me the way I want them to see me.
* 13. Volunteering on this island plays a central role in my life.
 
Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each statement regarding the place you chosen (continued).
Strongly disagree Tend to disagree Neither agree or disagree Tend to agree Strongly agree
* 14. Visiting this island is meaningful to me.
* 15. Visiting this place is more important to me than visiting any other place.
* 16. I identify strongly with visiting this island.
* 17. I get more satisfaction from visiting this place than visiting any other place.
* 18. I am very attached to this island.
* 19. I would not substitute any other type of recreation for what I do here.
* 20. I have a special connection to this island and other volunteers who visit here.
* 21. I enjoy visiting this place more than visiting any other place.
 
 
* How long have you participated in environmental volunteering?
 
This is my first time.
 
Under 1 year
 
1 to 3 years
 
4 to 6 years
 
7 to 9 years
 
Over 10 years
 
 
* How often do you participate in environmental volunteering?
 
Occasionally
 
Anually
 
Quarterly
 
Monthly
 
Weekly
 
Other
 
 
 
* How long was the duration of volunteering you participated in last time?
 
Half a day
 
A whole day
 
Two to Three days
 
Less than one week
 
Two to three weeks
 
One to three months
 
More than 3 months
 
 
* What kind of volunteer work did you do last time? (Multiple choice can be applied.)
 
Nursery
 
Weeding
 
Planting
 
Pest control
 
Nesting
 
Track maintenance
 
Monitoring
 
Other
 

 
 
* Who did you participate with last time? (Multiple choice can be applied.)
 
By myself
 
With family members
 
With friends
 
With colleagues
 
Other
 

 
 
* Please answer questions about yourself.
What is your gender?
 
Female
 
Male
 
 
* How old are you?
 
18 to 24 years old
 
25 to 34 years old
 
35 to 49 years old
 
50 to 64 years old
 
over 65 years old
 
 
* What is your ethnicity?
 
NZ European
 
Maori
 
Asian
 
Pacific Islander
 
Middle Eastern
 
African
 
European
 
Other
 
 
 
Where do you live?
 
Auckland City
 
Outside of Auckland but in New Zealand
 
Overseas
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* What is the highest level of education you have completed?
 
Intermediate
 
College or High school
 
Diploma or Certificate
 
Bachelors
 
Postgraduate diploma or certificate
 
Masters
 
PhD or MD
 
Other
 
 
 
* What is your work situation?
 
Part-time Employment
 
Full-time Employment
 
Self-employed
 
Unemployed
 
Student
 
homemaker
 
Retired
 
Other
 
 
 
How much is your annual household income in New Zealand dollars?
 
0 - $20,000
 
$20,001 - $35,000
 
$35,001 - $50,000
 
$50,001 - $80,000
 
$80,001 - $100,000
 
$100,001 - $150,000
 
$150,001 - $200,000
 
Over $200,001
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