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Catholic Charities - Diocese of Metuchen Connections Program Adult Volunteer Interview
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Metuchen Connections Program Adult Volunteer Interview
The questions I am going to ask you are designed to learn more about you, your interests and personality. Some of the questions maybe be personal and we would appreciate your honest answers, as the information you provide is essential in helping us arrange a positive match with a child/youth.
Motivation
1. When did you become interested in being an adult volunteer?
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What are your reasons for pursuing your interest at this time?
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How do you think becoming an adult volunteer friend will benefit you?
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6. What differences do you see that exist between the parent/guardian and the adult volunteer friend?
7. What factors do you anticipate that could impede your involvement in the Connections Program?
Philosophies On Life
1. How would you define a "friend"?
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What do you find the most rewarding in interactions with your family?
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Personality
1. Describe your personality
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Recreation
1. Describe the role of recreation in your current life
with each). (include sports/hobbies/interests and time spent
2. Special skills/talents
Educational Background
1. How would you evaluate your overall academic performance (past and present, if attending school now).
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Please discuss any problems you had in school ( social, academic, health).
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How will (these) limitations/conditions affect your role as an adult volunteer friend?
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What mental health issues do you feel would impede your role as an adult volunteer?
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Do you feel that you presently or formerly had a problem with your use of alcohol? If yes, please describe.
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Have you ever been treated for an alcohol use/abuse problem? location, dates of treatment, outcome.
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Use by minors
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Have you ever used any other drugs? If yes, please provide type of drug, age at first use, how long?
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Do you feel that you presently or formerly had a problem with drug use?
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Have you ever been treated for a drug use problem? dates of treatment, outcome.
13. What are your current feelings about drug use? a. In general
b. Use by minors
Legal History
1. 2. 3. Do you possess a valid New Jersey driver's license? Do you own a vehicle? Do you carry liability automobile insurance? Please describe.
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Have you ever been convicted of a serious crime (i.e., robbery, sexual or physical assault, disorderly behavior, murder or anything else)? Please describe.
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Match Preferences
1. Do you have any preferences or objections with regard to : a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. 2. Age Gender medical condition race religion interests time with youth travel distance money (paying for activities)
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Additional preferences
Is there any additional information that you think would be helpful, or that you would like us to know and haven't yet shared?