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Volunteer
Application Form
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A.
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Background
and Experience: Please provide a brief description of your prior
work background,
areas of expertise and other volunteer work. |
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B.
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What
are some of your best skills that you offer as a volunteer?
Please check all of the appropriate skill areas
below that apply: |
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clerical
skills (filing, office work, data entry, bookkeeping, typing)
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computer
skills (word processing, IBM, MAC, work with databases, email) |
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financial
skills (calculating budgeting, accounting) |
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language
skills (bilingual, speak/read other than English, translate)
list languages:
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management
skills (planning, organization, delegating) |
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public
relations skills (consulting, represent and greet people, inform
public) |
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service
skills (advising, tutoring, counseling, leading, teaching) |
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other
skills:
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C.
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Ideal
Volunteer Sites: Which of the following work environments
appear to fit best with your personality, interests, values and
experiences? Rank your TOP 3 CHOICES,
with #1 being your first choice.
Your responses will be helpful in obtaining the best site for
you. |
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I
would like to work/volunteer at a site where I can use my theoretical
reasoning and analytical skills, assist in scientific research,
solve problems, and make evaluations. I like to apply math and
statistics, work with computers, and analyze data. I like interacting
with scientists, professors, and technicians.
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I
would like to volunteer at a site where I can use my artistic,
creative and original talents. I like to use my verbal skills
(e.g., talking, public speaking, acting, entertaining, debating)
or artistic skills (e.g., painting, drawing, composing music,
playing an instrument, dancing). I tend to prefer unstructured
and unconventional activities.
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I
would like to volunteer at a site where I can use my social interests
in helping and working with students, work on group projects,
teach, counsel, advise, or get involved in other recreational
activities.
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I
would like to be a conversation leader and work with foreign students
and faculty who need assistance and practice in spoken English.
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I
would like to volunteer at a site where I can assume a leadership
position, organize and/or train others. I am knowledgeable about
finance and business affairs. I like to provide assistance on
new projects, sell, negotiate, speak in public, advertise, debate,
and formulate policies. I would also like to advise students about
the business world.
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I
would like to volunteer at a site where I can do office work.
I have computational skills (calculating, keeping financial records,
accounting), value attention to detail, and follow structured
rules. I like to type, file, work with computers, keep organized
files and other clerical duties.
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I
would like to work/volunteer at a site where I can be outdoors,
use machines or tools, use my physical/athletic abilities, or
work with plants or animals. I tend to be practical, hands-on,
and prefer working alone. |
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