A SAMPLE YOUNG LIFE VOLUNTEER LEADER SURVEY

A SAMPLE YOUNG LIFE VOLUNTEER
LEADER SURVEY
by Frank Ivey
In multiple club areas or areas with a large team of volunteer leaders, it is a useful practice to solicit feedback regularly.
The following is a survey which my area has used to help gauge the health, attitudes and
effectiveness of our volunteer leaders. It was a blind survey — we did not ask for the name
of the leader filling it out — in order to help facilitate honest responses. It can be administered via mail or at an area-wide leadership meeting.
This survey will be most effective if you: a) adapt the questions to the particular needs and
situation of your area, b) use it once a year, c) set it up well by letting your leaders know
in advance both why and when you are doing the survey, and d) share the results with
your leaders and your committee.
Please answer all questions with your initial, honest response.
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TOOLS AND TRAINING
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was adequately prepared as a new Young Life leader.
knew what I was getting into when I became a Young Life leader.
have a clear understanding of available resources.
feel equipped to give messages in club.
wish we had more resources for club/ministry.
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wish leadership had more training time.
wish leadership had more prayer and less worship.
enjoy leadership meetings.
wish we met more often.
wish I knew more of what is going on with other teams.
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STAFF AND COMMITTEE
I enjoy being at the Young Life office.
I feel well served by the Young Life office.
The staff always responds promptly to my needs.
I know clearly what is expected of me by the staff.
The area director has a clear vision for the area.
The area director knows the needs and struggles of our team.
I know the area director well.
I feel encouraged when I am with the area director.
I could approach the area director with a personal problem.
I have no clue who/what “the committee” is.
I understand how the committee supports our/my ministry.
The committee could do more to support my ministry.
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MY TEAM
Everyone on my team understands his or her role.
Our team has clear goals for this year.
Our team has a strong sense of camaraderie.
Our team works well together.
I wish our team did more planning together.
I wish my team prayed more together.
My team is doing a great job introducing kids to Jesus.
My senior leader gives me freedom to fail.
My senior leader always informs me of upcoming events.
I know clearly what my senior leader expects of me.
The morale of my team is very high.
I feel needed on my team.
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understand how the parts of club work together.
could organize club without my senior leader’s help.
wish I could give more talks.
feel like our club meetings are successful.
am dissatisfied by our clubs.
MY CONTACT WITH KIDS
I spend time with kids outside club every week.
I do creative contact work in a lot of different settings.
I have a balanced mix of large group/small group one-on-one
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I often take kids to church with me.
I feel like my time with kids is effective.
I struggle with praying consistently with kids.
I desire more intimacy with kids I know well.
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MY PERSONAL LIFESTYLE
I am too busy.
My life has a sense of balance.
My use of time accurately reflects my stated priorities.
I struggle with managing my time.
I enjoy attending my church.
Most of my fellowship is with other Young Life leaders.
I spend more money than I like to on Young Life activities.
Finances often stand in the way of my doing ministry with Young Life.
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ME PERSONALLY
I am growing in my personal relationship with Jesus.
I am struggling in my walk with Jesus.
Most of my spiritual needs are being met outside Young Life.
I have regular times alone with God.
I have a clear sense of purpose as a Young Life leader.
I am fulfilled with my role in general.
I am fulfilled in my personal ministry with kids.
I wish I had more feedback on how I am doing.
I feel isolated in my ministry.
I feel very motivated in my ministry.
I am often discouraged about my ministry.
Right now I feel like I am just going through the motions of Young Life.
I like voicing my opinion through this survey.
RESPONSE QUESTIONS
I want to clarify/elaborate on Question # ______________________________________________
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My greatest frustration as a leader is ________________________________________________
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I do Young Life because______________________________________________________________
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My dream for personal ministry is ____________________________________________________
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The main thing I would change about my team is ______________________________________
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Our area director could serve me better if ____________________________________________
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If I had a wish list of resources/tools as a leader, it would include ______________________
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