Hello, my name is___________. I am a (student/faculty member/staff member) from the University of Southern Maine. I am conducting a confidential survey about ____________(what and why studying it). Your participation is completely voluntary. To participate you must be 18 years or older.

Would you be willing to answer some questions about____________? The survey will take (approximate time) (If yes, continue. If no, thank them for their time and end the call.)

Thank you for agreeing to participate. Please answer the questions to your comfort level.

The results will be reported for the group of respondents as a whole.

I appreciate your time.

[If applicable] Instructions for getting a copy of the grouped results are as follows
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Thank you.

If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact [PI name] at [phone number].