What Kind of a Volunteer are You?
Grab a piece of scrap paper and take the quiz to find out!
1. |
A. When doing a job, I seek feedback. B. I prefer to work alone and eager to be my own boss. C. I feel less comfortable when forced to work alone. |
2. |
A. I go out of my way to make friends with new people. B. I enjoy a good argument/debate. C. After starting a task, I am not comfortable until it is completed. |
3. |
A. Status symbols are important to me. B. I am always getting involved in group projects. C. I work better when there is a deadline. |
4. |
A. I work best when there is some challenge involved. B. I would rather give orders than take them. C. I am sensitive to others –especially when they are mad. |
5. |
A. I am eager to be my own boss. B. I accept responsibility eagerly. C. I try to develop a personal relationship with my teammates. |
6. |
A. I am uncomfortable when forced to work alone. B. I prefer being my own boss, even when other feel a joint effort is required. C. When given responsibility, I set measurable standard of high performance. |
7. |
A. I am very concerned about my reputation or position. B. I have a desire to out-perform others. C. I am concerned with being liked and accepted |
8. |
A. I enjoy and seek warm, friendly relationships. B. I attempt complete involvement on a project. C. I want my ideas to predominate. |
9. |
A. I desire unique accomplishments. B. I like to work with others. C. I have a need and desire to influence others. |
10. |
A. I think about consoling and helping others. B. I am verbally fluent. C. I am restless and innovative |
11. |
A. I set goals and think about how to attain them. B. I think about ways to challenge people. C. I think a lot about my feelings and the feelings of others. |
Examples of Positions Compatible with Styles.
If you answered mostly A:
AFFILIATION
- Peer Counselor
- Mentor
- Health Services
- Fundraising Table Capt.
- Advocate
- Handyman Volunteer
- Outreach Volunteer
- Women’s Luncheon Committee
If you answered mostly B:
ACHIEVEMENT
- Task Force Member
- Create Fundraising/PR Plan
- Coach/Mentor
- Technology Consultant
- Team Captain
- Program Developer
- Community Service Planner
- Audit Committee Member
- Fundraising Chair
If you answered mostly C:
POWER
- Board Officer
- Exec. Committee Member
- Committee Chair
- Team Leader
- Community Ambassador
- Project Manager
- Lead Advocate
- Public Spokesperson
- Event Planner
- Facilitator
To join the movement and create a world free of MS as a volunteer, email brenda.barbour@nmss.org or call 781-890-6097 x135.
This quiz is from the Greater North Carolinas Chapter’s 2011 Summer “Move” magazine.