Overview of Volunteer Associations and Groups Tools
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Application and Qualifications

The first step in recruiting volunteers is to gather the following information:

Name
Mailing address
Residence address
City and zip
Home phone
E-mail
Gender
Place of employment Employment address
Years as a volunteer
Volunteer interests
Race/ethnicity
Prior criminal background screenings
Social Security number (if screening will be done through TCE)
Date of birth
Self disclosure of criminal offenses
Maiden and alias names

If possible, prospective volunteers should be interviewed one-on-one, either by an Extension faculty member or by a member of the volunteer group the person is interested in joining. During the interview, the person should be asked if he or she has a current/valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. The prospective volunteer should be asked to sign a statement authorizing a criminal background check. If there is a code of conduct specific to the volunteer group, the interviewee should be asked to sign it as well. Codes of conduct are encouraged.

The interview process ensures that the best applicants will be selected, which results in the best service for customers. If interviews can't be conducted, using an application form with key questions regarding the volunteers' objectives and needs can help in the selection process. Questions should probe their interests and abilities and not be in a format that simply elicits stock answers.

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