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QUESTIONS FOR POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS/VOLUNTEERS
The following questions should be used as a guide for conversation, rather than a script of questions,
between the school volunteer coordinator and the potential volunteer. By generating a conversation, the
school volunteer coordinator can get a sense of the potential volunteer’s interests and if he or she will be
a good match for the school and its students.
• What is your affiliation with our school?
• Do you know any current students who attend our school? If so, how?
• Tell me about yourself. What are your hobbies and interests?
• What do you hope to gain by volunteering at our school?
• Have you volunteered for a school or children’s organization in the past?
• Tell me about your experiences working with other schools and organizations.
• What skills do you possess that will help you be a great volunteer at our school?
• What age groups do you enjoy working with?
• Are you comfortable working in a bilingual environment?
• Would you be willing to complete a training before you begin volunteering?
• Do you have references I can contact?

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