02 December 2009 ~ 3 Comments

What questions should we be asking?

One of the goals of our PEPY Tours is to change the way people live, travel, and give.

We decided to send out our second post-trip survey, asking people who traveled with us many months or years ago to comment about the ways their PEPY trip influenced changes in their attitudes and actions.

What questions would you ask in this survey?  We’d love your thoughts!

  • http://www.adventuretravel.biz/ shannon

    I'd want to know if it had a lasting impact on them as a person. And ask for examples of how being on a PEPY trip changed (or confirmed) the way they think about issues. (I'd also ask how likely they are to do it or something like it again). Maybe ask “Now that you've done a 'voluntour' type trip, would you have new criteria you'd be looking for when you take other trips?

  • danielapapi

    For those who want to know what we asked in our survey, here is what we came up with, thanks to your help. We used the new few Google Survey tool. It's great! If you do a similar project like this with your travelers, we'd love to hear about the results!
    ——–

    PEPY Participant Survey

    Hello from PEPY! We know we haven't seen some of you on the road for a while. As the year draws to a close, it's a time for reflection and we've been wondering: Did your time with PEPY stick with you in a meaningful way? Has your time in Cambodia influenced how you think and act? We'd love to check in to know what the longer term impact of our tours is, and we'd love to hear your stories!

    Thank you for sharing and thanks for helping to make our future tours even better!

    Did Your PEPY Trip Influence Your Attitudes and Actions?

    We design our trips hoping to influence the way participants live, travel, and give when they go home. Did we succeed with you?

    * Totally!
    * Somewhat.
    * Not really.
    * Other:

    As a result of the PEPY trip, have you…
    Gridded answer choices: Yes Did so independent of PEPY influences No
    Changed careers or pursued a new course of study
    Donated money to PEPY or another group in Cambodia?
    Donated money to a non-profit organization in another country?
    Volunteered domestically?
    Volunteered abroad?
    Taken an(other) epic bike adventure?
    Joined an educational tour with another organization?
    Joined a second PEPY trip?
    Become a more responsible traveler?

    As a result of the PEPY trip, do you…
    Gridded answer choices: Did before (continue to do the same) Did before (now do more!) Never did before (continue to do the same) Never did before (started to do)
    Recycle?
    Consciously try to curb your energy consumption and waste?
    Choose to bike rather than drive when you can?
    Follow news stories about Cambodia?
    Do more research and follow up on the organizations you support?

    My trip made me believe more in my potential to create positive change in the world.
    Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree

    My trip made me believe more in my potential to create positive change in my own life.
    Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree

    What other questions do you wish we had asked you? List and answer them here!

    Future Trips:

    Do you often recommend PEPY to your friends?
    * Never
    * Sometimes
    * All the time!
    * I've convinced friends to join PEPY trips!

    Would you consider joining another PEPY trip?
    * Yes, I plan to!
    * Maybe
    * No

    If NO, please let us know why! We're sad that we've lost you! We'd love it if you'd let us know how to make PEPY better.

    If you're considering another trip with PEPY, what are you looking for? (Please check all that apply)
    * A cheaper trip
    * A smaller fundraising amount
    * A trip in a different country
    * A trip with more volunteering
    * A cycling centered trip
    * An educational tour
    * Other:

    Tell Us About You!

    About how long ago was your last PEPY trip?
    * less than 6 months
    * 6 to18 months
    * 18 months to 3 years
    * 3+ years

    What kind of PEPY trips have you taken? (Please check all that apply)
    * Cycling
    * Volunteer/Educational
    * Custom
    * Other:

    What is your age?
    * under 18
    * 18-24
    * 25-34
    * 35-44
    * 45-59
    * 60+

    Share Your Thoughts…

    Share some stories about changes in your life since we last saw you. (or anything else you want to add)

    Want to help us reach more people? Do you know of any groups that might want to join a PEPY tour? (University groups, cycling clubs, high school/middle school study abroad programs, etc.)

    Thanks For Your Time!
    No animals were harmed in the making of this survey. We hope you weren't either.

  • danielapapi

    For those who want to know what we asked in our survey, here is what we came up with, thanks to your help. We used the new few Google Survey tool. It's great! If you do a similar project like this with your travelers, we'd love to hear about the results!
    ——–

    PEPY Participant Survey

    Hello from PEPY! We know we haven't seen some of you on the road for a while. As the year draws to a close, it's a time for reflection and we've been wondering: Did your time with PEPY stick with you in a meaningful way? Has your time in Cambodia influenced how you think and act? We'd love to check in to know what the longer term impact of our tours is, and we'd love to hear your stories!

    Thank you for sharing and thanks for helping to make our future tours even better!

    Did Your PEPY Trip Influence Your Attitudes and Actions?

    We design our trips hoping to influence the way participants live, travel, and give when they go home. Did we succeed with you?

    * Totally!
    * Somewhat.
    * Not really.
    * Other:

    As a result of the PEPY trip, have you…
    Gridded answer choices: Yes Did so independent of PEPY influences No
    Changed careers or pursued a new course of study
    Donated money to PEPY or another group in Cambodia?
    Donated money to a non-profit organization in another country?
    Volunteered domestically?
    Volunteered abroad?
    Taken an(other) epic bike adventure?
    Joined an educational tour with another organization?
    Joined a second PEPY trip?
    Become a more responsible traveler?

    As a result of the PEPY trip, do you…
    Gridded answer choices: Did before (continue to do the same) Did before (now do more!) Never did before (continue to do the same) Never did before (started to do)
    Recycle?
    Consciously try to curb your energy consumption and waste?
    Choose to bike rather than drive when you can?
    Follow news stories about Cambodia?
    Do more research and follow up on the organizations you support?

    My trip made me believe more in my potential to create positive change in the world.
    Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree

    My trip made me believe more in my potential to create positive change in my own life.
    Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree

    What other questions do you wish we had asked you? List and answer them here!

    Future Trips:

    Do you often recommend PEPY to your friends?
    * Never
    * Sometimes
    * All the time!
    * I've convinced friends to join PEPY trips!

    Would you consider joining another PEPY trip?
    * Yes, I plan to!
    * Maybe
    * No

    If NO, please let us know why! We're sad that we've lost you! We'd love it if you'd let us know how to make PEPY better.

    If you're considering another trip with PEPY, what are you looking for? (Please check all that apply)
    * A cheaper trip
    * A smaller fundraising amount
    * A trip in a different country
    * A trip with more volunteering
    * A cycling centered trip
    * An educational tour
    * Other:

    Tell Us About You!

    About how long ago was your last PEPY trip?
    * less than 6 months
    * 6 to18 months
    * 18 months to 3 years
    * 3+ years

    What kind of PEPY trips have you taken? (Please check all that apply)
    * Cycling
    * Volunteer/Educational
    * Custom
    * Other:

    What is your age?
    * under 18
    * 18-24
    * 25-34
    * 35-44
    * 45-59
    * 60+

    Share Your Thoughts…

    Share some stories about changes in your life since we last saw you. (or anything else you want to add)

    Want to help us reach more people? Do you know of any groups that might want to join a PEPY tour? (University groups, cycling clubs, high school/middle school study abroad programs, etc.)

    Thanks For Your Time!
    No animals were harmed in the making of this survey. We hope you weren't either.