Volunteer Long Form

A skill is something you do well (e.g., an ability, a competence, a talent, a capacity). Not every skill, however, is supported by an interest. Some of the things you do well, you may do for survival reasons, or because you have to; e.g., balancing a checkbook.

An interest is something that intrigues you or positively motivates you (i.e., something you like to do). Not every interest is supported by a skill. You may wish you could play the piano or snowboard, but lack the skill to do so.

Copying

Scanning

Mail management

Data management

Construction

Jail visits

InterestSkill Category Includes Activities Such As...
Research Observe, investigate, study, measure, test, examine

Analysis Analyze, compare, evaluate, differentiate, identify

Problem-solving Troubleshoot, improve, critique, redesign, solve

Systematizing Coordinate, organize, develop procedures

Planning Plan short-term or long-term, forecast, set goals

Leadership Lead, advise, govern, inspire, motivate, assert, decide

Follow-through Persist, bring to closure, obtain results, tenacity

Mentoring Mentor, coach, help others to grow and learn

Innovation Invent, adapt, develop, change, break with convention

Artistry Create, draw, sketch, design

Empathy Understand needs of others, relate to issues/concerns

Writing Write clearly, communicate effectively

Speaking Speak clearly and effectively; present to groups

Persuasion Persuade, convince, teach, inspire, influence, motivate

Negotiation Negotiate, mediate, intervene, resolve differences

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