Is E-Volunteering Right for Me?

Not sure whether e-volunteering may be a good fit for you? Take this survey to find out.

Note: This survey is only an informal guideline for potential applicants and results are not considered when assessing an e-volunteer candidate.

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* 1. My knowledge and interest of current international development issues is:

Moderate. I donate to some charities from time to time.

Low. I only pay attention to my local news.

High. I am up-to-date on current events and support some charitable organizations helping in these areas.

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* 2. Regular, face-to-face, interpersonal interaction with my colleagues and peers is:

Not particularly important to me.

Very important to me.

Somewhat important to me.

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* 3. I would classify myself as someone who:

Needs reminding to get things done on time.

Puts things off until the last minute.

Often gets things done ahead of time.

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* 4. My family and friends will:

Encourage and help me to make my e-volunteer work a priority.

Will continue to expect as much of my time as always.

Be sympathetic, but may be a source of distractions.

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* 5. My work environment will be:

A quiet and dedicated space where distractions will be minimal and materials can be left without fear of being disorganized or misplaced.

Relatively free from distractions.

Noisy or where distractions will be frequent.

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* 6. Which personality trait do you most identify with:

Flexible and adaptable.

Structured and routine-oriented.

Independent.

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* 7. I require feedback on my contributions:

Within two weeks, so I can review and implement the feedback on a following assignment.

As soon as possible as I prefer instantaneous feedback.

Within a few days of completing the assignments or I forget what I did.

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* 8. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I can commitment to an e-volunteer placement is:

As much time that is required, as long as it falls within a regular 9-5 workday in my time zone.

A few hours every couple of weeks.

More than enough for a minimum of a two- to seven-hour a week commitment.

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* 9. When using computers or other new online technologies:

I put it off and try to avoid it.

I look forward to learning new skills.

I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway.

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* 10. Regarding online communication:

I tend to think about my responses before replying and re-read my email and forum posts to make sure it will be interpreted the way in which I intended.

I don’t normally think before sending my responses as since my viewpoint won’t change it shouldn’t matter how I express it.

I participate in many online discussion forums and sometimes post emotional responses to heated topics of discussion.

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* 11. As a proactive and self-directed worker, I would classify myself as:

Good. I work quickly and independently, can focus well and adapt my time to changing deadlines.

Average. I sometimes have the tendency to procrastinate but I get the work done eventually.

Slow. I am not motivated to perform a task unless my manager tells me to do it.