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Volunteers

 
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.