Community Organizing Self Evaluation Test


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Community Organizing - Self Evaluation Test

Are you well suited to community organizing? To find out, answer truthfully the questions below:

1. I like meeting new people:
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2. I am a good listener.
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3. I am a high-energy person.
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4. I like working with diverse groups of people.
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5. I am open to new ways of doing things.
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6. I am flexible.
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7. I am comfortable with little structure and not knowing what the outcome of something will be.
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8. I can walk up to a stranger and introduce myself.
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9. I like doorknocking to talk to residents about an issue.
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10. I like to see other people develop skills and grow.
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11. I am able to stay focused on an issue.
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12. I am action-oriented.
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13. I get energized when I'm around other high-energy people.
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14. I believe citizen involvement is important.
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15. I believe that everyone has something of value to contribute.
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16. I am comfortable telephoning total strangers to discuss an issue.
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17. I have great respect for volunteers.
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18. I like to help volunteers take leadership and receive recognition for efforts.
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19. I don't get sidetracked easily.
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20. I don't get discouraged easily.
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21. I have a strong sense of humor.
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22. A sense of humor is important when doing community work.
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23. I need a sense of purpose or mission in my work.
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24. I believe we can change things.
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25. I am optimistic.
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