Name of Local Council_____________
City_____________________________
Prospective Volunteer Name_______________________________
NON-DIRECTIVE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What attracted you to our agency? What would make you consider volunteering for the CAN Council?
2. When you’re working on a project, what most energizes you and why?
3. Tell me about your past volunteer experiences? What do you enjoy the most?
4. What do you know about the CAN Council?
5. If you could define the perfect volunteer job for you, what would it be?
6. What are three descriptive words that a past employer/reference would use to describe you?
Volunteer Interview
Prospective Volunteer Name_______________________________
7. What makes you uncomfortable, annoyed or stressed?
8. .What skills, talents and strength do you have to contribute?
9. How would you feel or handle hearing a child disclose of sexual or physical abuse?
10. What do you hope to gain from this experience?
11. What non-salary thing make you feel rewarded for a job well done?
12. Why should I choose you for this position?
Volunteer Interview
Prospective Volunteer Name_______________________________
13. Do you prefer working alone on a project or as part of a group?
14. What can I tell you about our agency?
15. Other?
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Volunteer Interview Results
Prospective Volunteer Name_______________________________
MATCH WITH VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Discuss potential volunteer positions and check match of interests, qualifications, and availability.
To be completed after interview
INTERVIEWER ASSESSMENT
Appearance: □ Poised, neat □ Acceptable □ Non Acceptable
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Reactions to Questions:
□ Helpful, interested, volunteered information □ Answers questions □ Evasive □ Confused
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Disposition:
□ Outgoing, pleasant, confident □ Reserved □ Withdrawn, moody □ Suspicious, antagonistic
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Volunteer Interview Results
Prospective Volunteer Name_______________________________
Interpersonal Skills:
□ Adept at dealing with others