EXIT 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. OK Question Title * 1. My knowledge and interest of current international development issues is: 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. OK Question Title * 2. Regular, face-to-face, interpersonal interaction with my colleagues and peers is: Somewhat important to me. Not particularly important to me. Very important to me. OK Question Title * 3. I would classify myself as someone who: Puts things off until the last minute. Often gets things done ahead of time. Needs reminding to get things done on time. OK Question Title * 4. My family and friends will: Will continue to expect as much of my time as always. Be sympathetic, but may be a source of distractions. Encourage and help me to make my e-volunteer work a priority. OK Question Title * 5. My work environment will be: Relatively free from distractions. 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. OK Question Title * 6. Which personality trait do you most identify with: Flexible and adaptable. Structured and routine-oriented. Independent. OK Question Title * 7. I require feedback on my contributions: 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. As soon as possible as I prefer instantaneous feedback. OK Question Title * 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. OK Question Title * 9. When using computers or other new online technologies: I look forward to learning new skills. I put it off and try to avoid it. I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway. OK Question Title * 10. Regarding online communication: 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. 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. OK Question Title * 11. As a proactive and self-directed worker, I would classify myself as: 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. Good. I work quickly and independently, can focus well and adapt my time to changing deadlines. OK COMPLETE