VOLUNTEER ASSESSMENT
Are you looking for a rewarding way to spend your
time?
Each agency or organization has a unique
set of skills and time commitments required of their volunteers.
Following are a list of questions to help you decide if the American
Red Cross is an appropriate place for you. This self-assessment is
for your planning purpose/decision making alone. Be completely
honest. Discuss your decision with the important people in your
life. Remember that volunteering is a commitment. It is important to
find the right place to make that commitment.
1. Often people
with good intentions are just too busy to volunteer. Too often
volunteers will have great intentions but are unable to follow
through with their commitment. Unfortunately, could result in
disaster clients not receiving immediate assistance, patients for
medical appointments.
Do you have room in your life for another commitment?
2. The American
Red Cross is seeking volunteers who are responsible and reliable.
Your assignments may vary in the amount of time required completing
them and the Red Cross department you work with.
Is your schedule flexible enough to accommodate this
commitment?
3. Many Red
Cross opportunities require that you take classes before beginning
volunteering. This training usually takes several hours and to
complete and can stretch over several sessions.
Are you willing to take the necessary training in a timely
manner?
4. Volunteering
for the American Red Cross involves working with people of different
ages, sexes, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and
educational backgrounds.
Are you comfortable with people who are different from
yourself?
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Typically, the individuals who have
been and continue to be successful American Red Cross volunteers
possess certain skills/characteristics.
Do you consider yourself good
at…
- Time management
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Team work
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Communication
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Taking initiative
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Follow up
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Working in stressful situations?
After taking
this quiz, if you feel that you have what it takes to become a Red
Cross volunteer, please contact us.
WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU!
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