Volunteer Experience Survey

Thank you for volunteering with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter. We strive to provide the best opportunities and experience possible so that you are able to make your mark in the movement to create a world free of MS. Your feedback today will help us achieve this goal. Please take a few moments to tell us about yourself and your experience with us.

1. How long have you been a volunteer with the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter?

How long have you been a volunteer with the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter? 1 month or less

1 month - 6 months

6 months - 1 year

1 year - 3 years

3 years or more

2. How often do you volunteer with the Society (on average)?

How often do you volunteer with the Society (on average)? Once a week or more

Once a month

A few times a year

Once a year

Seasonal/when needed

Less than once a year

I haven't yet volunteered

3. In what capacity do you volunteer with the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter (check all that apply):

In what capacity do you volunteer with the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter (check all that apply): Skills: I share a talent with the Society (marketing, fundraising, business, community, arts, office help, etc.)

Voices: I share my voice (advocacy, self-help group leader, story bank contributor, contributing writer, etc.)

Groups: I volunteer with my friends, family or company

Events: I volunteer at a Society event (Walk MS, Bike MS, Valentine's Social, Camp, etc.)

Entrepreneurial: I volunteer in my own way (Community Events, MS Entrepreneurs, Community Awareness, etc.)

Internships: I am an intern for the Society

Virtual: I volunteer for the Society from home

4. Have you attended a Volunteer Orientation at the Society office?

Have you attended a Volunteer Orientation at the Society office? Yes

Not yet, but I plan to

No, I don't know what this is

No, I'm not interested

5. Do you regularly (or have you in the past) attended Make Your Mark Day (formerly known as Volunteers with MS Empowerment Day)?

Do you regularly (or have you in the past) attended Make Your Mark Day (formerly known as Volunteers with MS Empowerment Day)? Yes

6. Do you volunteer for other organizations?

Do you volunteer for other organizations? Yes

If yes, please tell us how often you volunteer:

7. How did you first hear about volunteer opportunities with the Society?

How did you first hear about volunteer opportunities with the Society? I was contacted by staff at the National MS Society

I was referred by a friend/family member/co-worker

I was referred by a doctor/social worker

I am part of a volunteer group

I saw it on the National MS Society Web site

I saw it on volunteermatch.org

I saw an advertisement

I received a mailing

I received an e-mail

Other (please specify)

8. Why did you get involved with the Society (check all that apply)?

Why did you get involved with the Society (check all that apply)? To help others (I know someone with MS)

I have MS

For the social/fun aspect

To gain job skills/networking

To give back to the community

Because I am part of a volunteer group

For community service hours