Appendix A

Interview Questions

1. What do I want most out of working with this organization?

2. What other benefits would I like to have?

3. Do I want to work alone? ___ With others? ___ Why?

4. Do I want to assume a leadership position?

5. What would I like to accomplish as a volunteer with this organization?

Skills

  • "1" Skills I am competent in and enjoy using.
  • "2" Skills I am competent in but do not enjoy using.
  • "3" Skills I want to learn or to improve my level of competency.
Reading/Researching        1      2      3   
Public Speaking 1 2 3
Writing 1 2 3
Problem Solving 1 2 3
Managing 1 2 3
Leading 1 2 3
Taking Responsibility 1 2 3
Influencing Others 1 2 3
Sensitivity to Others 1 2 3
Evaluating 1 2 3
Decision-making 1 2 3
Delegating 1 2 3
Creative Thinking 1 2 3

Activities

  • "1" Activities I am competent in and like doing.
  • "2" Activities I am competent in but do not like doing.
  • "3" Activities I want to learn or improve my level of competency.

Attend Meetings 1 2 3
Prepare Written Work 1 2 3
Communicate Information      1      2      3
Speak to Groups 1 2 3
Manage/Lead Others 1 2 3
Chair Meetings 1 2 3
Implement Programs 1 2 3
Research and Analyse
Information
1 2 3
Administer Programs 1 2 3

Summary

Can I wholeheartedly endorse the cause and values of this organization?

The ideal volunteer job for me in this organization probably involves:





Am I prepared to put in as much time as is needed to do the job well?




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