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: (Required.)

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

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

Low. I only pay attention to my local news.

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

Very important to me.

Not particularly important to me.

Somewhat important to me.

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3. I would classify myself as someone who: (Required.)

Needs reminding to get things done on time.

Often gets things done ahead of time.

Puts things off until the last minute.

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4. My family and friends will: (Required.)

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

Be sympathetic, but may be a source of distractions.

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

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5. My work environment will be: (Required.)

Noisy or where distractions will be frequent.

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.

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6. Which personality trait do you most identify with: (Required.)

Independent.

Structured and routine-oriented.

Flexible and adaptable.

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7. I require feedback on my contributions: (Required.)

As soon as possible as I prefer instantaneous feedback.

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

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

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

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

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

A few hours every couple of weeks.

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9. When using computers or other new online technologies: (Required.)

I look forward to learning new skills.

I put it off and try to avoid it.

I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway.

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10. Regarding online communication: (Required.)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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* 3. I would classify myself as someone who: (Required.)

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* 4. My family and friends will: (Required.)

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* 5. My work environment will be: (Required.)

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

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* 7. I require feedback on my contributions: (Required.)

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

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

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* 10. Regarding online communication: (Required.)

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

1. My knowledge and interest of current international development issues is: (Required.)

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

3. I would classify myself as someone who: (Required.)

4. My family and friends will: (Required.)

5. My work environment will be: (Required.)

6. Which personality trait do you most identify with: (Required.)

7. I require feedback on my contributions: (Required.)

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

9. When using computers or other new online technologies: (Required.)

10. Regarding online communication: (Required.)

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