International Association for Volunteer Effort Responding to the Rise of Informal Volunteering Assessment - International Association for Volunteer Effort

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- I attended the live session on April 28, 2020
- I was not able to attend the live session, but watched the webinar recording.
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1. In what ways has the structure of volunteer organizations evolved since the pandemic?*
- Organizations have had to modify the services they provide
- Organizations have had to reinterpret their mission
- Organizations have had to shut down all in-person services and do everything virtually
- Both A and B
2. True or False: The terms "informal volunteering" and "direct volunteering" can be used interchangeably.*
- True
- False
3. What are some key elements to keep in mind when working with informal volunteers?*
- Authorization
- Security
- Insurance
- Information
- All of the above
4. What is the potential drawback of informal volunteering?*
- Informal volunteers are not experienced and cannot be trusted to help the community.
- They are not best suited for complex and longer term service projects.
- Volunteers act independently and can be a liability if they har someone else while volunteering.
- Both B and C
5. True or False: Informal volunteers typically assist people they know, rather than strangers.*
- True
- False
6. What the two major forms of informal volunteering?*
- Short-term and Long-term
- Digital and In-person
- Person-oriented and Task-oriented
7. Globally, what percentage of volunteering is done informally?*
- 35%
- 70%
- 82%
- 50%
8. True or False: Informal volunteering occurs only in industrialized/developed nations.*
- True
- False
9. True or False: What is something to keep in mind when informally volunteering?*
- Beneficiaries may be weary of volunteers who they may not have met before and may be nervous about opening their doors. Make cards to leave at the door, including self-introduction and contact details should they need your help.
- Building rapport with beneficiaries is important. To get a good sense of what their needs are, do not be afraid to enter their homes if invited in.
- If you are feeling ill, make sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing while you are volunteering.
10. How can volunteer organizations support informal volunteers?*
- More is better. Post your volunteer opportunities on a public forum so informal volunteers can take the initiative to volunteer on their own.
- Only allow a set amount of volunteers to participate, based on the demand for service.
- Be mindful of stresses and ensure volunteers are not themselves too hard or taking on too much.
- Be less strict when screening potential informal volunteers, as opposed to with formal volunteers.

Responding to the Rise of Informal Volunteering

Post-Webinar Assessment