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Section I

Q# Q Indicator/Intent Suggested Rephrase and Tips Other Notes
16 Do you volunteer? The proportion of people Do you do work to help people This does not need to be an organized
who do volunteer work that you do not get paid for? volunteer effort (e.g., volunteering for
Meals on Wheels). Examples may
include assisting at community events
or helping neighbors on a regular basis.
If possible, ensure that the person is
choosing to give their time. We don’t
want to include “required”
volunteering, which might include a
group outing to a soup kitchen or any
other volunteering activity in which the
individual participates but does not
want to be doing that activity.

FEELING SAFE

17 Are there any places The proportion of people Are there places where you do Check all that apply. The list may be
where you feel afraid or who feel afraid in various not feel safe? read to the person if needed.
scared? places (e.g., home, work, in Please note, there is no 'no' response.
transport) If there are no places where the person
feels afraid or scared, mark NA

18 If you ever feel afraid, is The proportion of people If the person says they do not
there someone you can who have someone to go to feel afraid in Q17, the question
talk to? for help when they feel afraid can be rephrased: “Can you
talk to someone if you were to
feel afraid?”

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