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Senior Writing Advisor Mid-Year Happiness Survey 2025 - 2026

Dear Volunteers,
 
Thank you for taking the time to complete our Mid-Year Volunteer Survey! We greatly value your feedback in our efforts to continually improve your experience.  All results are used entirely to make the program a more positive experience. All feedback is valued.
 
Warmly,
The Minds Matter Staff 
1.Name (first and last) or 'prefer not to answer'
Note: This will not be shared outside of Minds Matter staff(Required.)
2.How many years have you volunteered with Minds Matter?(Required.)
3.What is your gender identity?(Required.)
4.Please evaluate the following statements by selecting the degree to which you agree or disagree.(Required.)
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I look forward to session each Saturday.
I have been able to learn about my students' backgrounds and experiences.
I know my students by name.
My identity and culture is respected.
I can show up as my authentic self on Saturdays.
I have built a sense of trust and open communication with my students.
I feel like part of a team.
I have built additional skills at Minds Matter.
I felt adequately prepared to enter the volunteer role with the training provided from Minds Matter.
I feel like the additional tasks asked of me (e.g., annual appeal, volunteer recruitment, etc.) fit the scope of the volunteer role at Minds Matter.
I appreciate the spaces (e.g., happy hours, mixers, Associate Board events) that allow me to meet new people at Minds Matter.
I feel prepared and supported to deliver the Minds Matter curriculum each week.
I feel supported by my program director(s).
I feel supported by MMNYC staff.
I know who to turn to for support.
My co-advisor and I are aligned in our facilitation approach and goals.
My students' Team Leader collaborates well with me.
I show up to program to benefit my students.
I value the time that I have with my students.
I have a positive rapport with my students.
I feel like I am effective in supporting my students.
I see how my relationships with my students is supporting them in achieving their goals.
I would recommend volunteering with Minds Matter to a friend, peer, or co-worker.
5.When the students engage in writing activities, the room feels (select all that apply):(Required.)
6.What do you most enjoy about volunteering for Minds Matter?(Required.)
7.What have you enjoyed most about working with MMNYC students?
8.What have you enjoyed most about working with other MMNYC volunteers?
9.How could we improve your experience Writing Adviser?
10.Is there anything else that you would like us to know?
11.Has your experience as a Writing Advisor aligned with your expectation of the role?(Required.)
12.Are you interested in returning as a volunteer in the 2026 - 2027 school year?(Required.)
Additional Opportunities
13.Are you willing to be contacted by Minds Matter students and alumni for informational meetings about your university/alma mater?(Required.)
14.Are you willing to be contacted by other Minds Matter volunteers for informational meetings about your university/alma mater?(Required.)
15.Are you willing to be contacted by Minds Matter students and alumni for informational meetings about your job/industry?(Required.)
16.Are you willing to be contacted by other Minds Matter volunteers for networking about your job/industry?(Required.)
17.How would you prefer to receive MMNYC communications/updates?
18.Would you like to opt in to the Minds Matter NYC Volunteer WhatsApp thread?(Required.)
19.What additional engagement opportunities/community events would you like to see from MMNYC?
Current Progress,
0 of 19 answered