VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Past Participant Follow Up Survey
REVISED: JUNE 9, 2010
www.cce.uwindsor.ca
As someone who has completed the Volunteer Internship Program in the past year, we are interested in your feedback
about the program and how your participation affected you. Please answer the following questions as honestly as
possible. Your feedback is critical in assisting us in identifying the program’s effectiveness and impact on its participants.
Your ideas and suggestions are always welcome and could help shape future sessions of the VIP program.
About You
In which semester did you participate in the Volunteer Internship Program?
Fall
Winter
Summer
20
At the time of your participation which faculty were you a student of?
Arts & Social Science
Education
Engineering
HK
Inter-Faculty
Law
Nursing
Odette School of Business
Science
Which best describes your geographic location prior to enrolling at the University of Windsor?
I was already living in Windsor/Essex County.
I was living in Ontario, but not in Windsor/Essex County.
I live in a Canadian province besides Ontario.
I am an international student from a country other than Canada.
What is your current University of Windsor student status? (check all that apply)
Full-time student at the University of Windsor
Part-time student at the University of Windsor
Graduated from the University of Windsor
None of the above
What is your current employment status?
Employed Full-time
Unemployed (seeking work)
Employed Part-time
Unemployed (not seeking work)
About Your VIP Experience
Which of the following best describes the type of placement you were connected with through VIP?
Arts and Culture
Human Services
Law and Politics
Office and Business Administration
Education and working with youth
Hospital or Health Sciences
Marketing, Fundraising and Communications
Technical (Computers, Engineering, etc)
On a scale of 1 to 5, how satisfied were you with your overall volunteer placement (job duties, organization,
opportunity for learning, etc.)?
1 (Not at all)
2
3
4
5 (Extremely)
Please explain:
On a scale of 1 to 5, how satisfied were you with VIP’s professional development and reflection activities
(workshops, journaling, assignments, etc.)?
1 (Not at all)
2
3
4
5 (Extremely)
Please explain:
The information on this form is being collected in accordance with the University of Windsor Act of 1962. The personal information collected herein will be used for
the purpose of assessing your thoughts regarding your past participation in the Volunteer Internship Program.If you have any questions about the collection of this
personal information, please contact Karen Benzinger, Director of the Centre for Career Education either by telephone at (519) 253-3000 ext. 2591, by email at
[email protected] or by mail to University of Windsor, Centre for Career Education, 401 Sunset Avenue, Room 111 Dillon Hall, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4.
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Volunteer Activity
How much time have you spent volunteering since you completed the VIP program?
None – I have not actively volunteered since completing the VIP program
On average, less than one hour per month
On average, more than one hour but less than four hours per month
On average, one to two hours per week
On average, more than two hours per week
Which of the following best describes the frequency of your volunteer activities?
Sporadic – I volunteer at the occasional special event or fundraiser
Seasonal – there are times during the year when I volunteer regularly, but not year round
Regular – I volunteer consistently all year round
Did you continue to stay involved with the organization that you were matched with for your VIP placement after
you completed VIP?
No. I only stayed involved with the organization for the time that VIP required.
Yes. I continued to volunteer with them after the VIP placement, but no longer volunteer anymore.
Yes. I continued to volunteer with them after the VIP placement and am still volunteering with them.
Yes. I was employed by the organization (in a paid position) after the VIP placement.
If you answered Yes to this question, please give a brief summary of your continued involvement:
Please think back to your level of volunteer activity before you participated in VIP versus after you participated in
VIP. Which of these statements best applies to you?
I volunteered more before I participated in VIP than I have since completing VIP
I volunteered about the same amount before and after participating in VIP
I volunteered more since participating in VIP than I did before
In your opinion, did your VIP experience affect the likelihood that you would continue to seek out volunteer
opportunities?
No. I am no more or less likely to volunteer as a result of my VIP experience.
Yes. I became more likely to volunteer as a result of my VIP experience.
Yes. I became less likely to volunteer as a result of my VIP experience.
Please explain.
Career Interests and Expectations
Did your participation in the VIP program (placement and/or activities and assignments)...
...help you to identify or clarify your interest (or non-interest) in any potential career choices?
Yes
No
If Yes, please explain:
...help you to identify or clarify any workplace preferences (likes and/or dislikes)?
Yes
No
If Yes, please explain:
...help you to gain a better understanding of what to expect should you follow a particular career path?
Yes
No
If Yes, please explain:
...affect any decisions you’ve since made about your career goals and planned career path?
Yes
No
If Yes, please explain:
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Goal Attainment
My participation in VIP (placement and/or activities and assignments)...
...made me more confident in my readiness for the workplace.
Agree
Agree Somewhat
Neutral
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree
...made me more confident in the skills I have to offer to a potential employer.
Agree
Agree Somewhat
Neutral
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree
...made me more confident in my ability to conduct an effective job search.
Agree
Agree Somewhat
Neutral
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree
...made me more confident in my ability to network with potential employers.
Agree
Agree Somewhat
Neutral
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree
...made me more confident in my ability to apply knowledge I learned in the classroom to the workplace.
Agree
Agree Somewhat
Neutral
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree
...increased my understanding of what is expected from volunteers and employees in a workplace.
Agree
Agree Somewhat
Neutral
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree
...help me to gain a greater appreciation for the contribution that volunteers make in not-for-profit and publicly
funded organizations.
Agree
Agree Somewhat
Neutral
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree
...help me to gain a greater appreciation for the value that volunteering can play in my own career development.
Agree
Agree Somewhat
Neutral
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree
...increased my understanding of the Windsor/Essex County community and/or the people who live within it.
Agree
Agree Somewhat
Neutral
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree
Final Thoughts
In your own words, what did you hope to gain from participating in VIP?
On a scale of 1 to 5, how well did VIP meet your expectations?
1 (Not at all)
2
3
4
5 (Extremely)
Please explain your rating:
Do you feel that VIP has helped you become more marketable or desirable to the potential employers or postgraduate education programs you may be considering?
Yes
No
If yes, please indicate how VIP increased your marketability. Check all that apply.
Developed my resume and/or cover letter writing skills
Developed my interview skills
Stands out on my resume and will catch the reader’s attention
Stands out on my transcript and will catch the reader’s attention
Helped me to build up my network of valuable contacts and references
Allowed me to learn new skills
Allowed me to develop skills I already had
Gave me valuable hands-on experience that employers will be interested in
Gave me the volunteer experience that I need for an academic program that I may apply to
Other:
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Final Thoughts continued
Did your participation in VIP or the people you met at your placement end up leading to any other opportunities
(ex. paid position, further volunteering)?
Yes
No
If Yes, please explain:
What one or two things did you take away from the VIP program that left the greatest impression on you?
Do you have any additional comments or suggestions you’d like to share?
Thank you for your participation – your time and input is greatly appreciated!
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