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Volunteer Audit 2008

Dear Volunteer,

Planning Aid Wales is committed to giving volunteers a say in the way we manage caseload and case referral systems, as well as contributing to the way the organisation is run. This questionnaire is designed to allow us to update the existing volunteer database, as well as provide a clearer picture of the skills available to the organisation.

Please complete the following questions. All information provided will be kept confidential.

Part 1: Personal Information

Full Name

Home Address

Home Post Code

Telephone Number (Home)

Email Address (Home)

Mobile Number

Telephone Number (Work)

Email Address (Work)

Preferred Method of Contact (First Choice)

Preferred Method of Contact (Second Choice)

Welsh Language Skills

Fluent

Learner

None

Employment Status

Job Title

Employer

Does your employer allow you to volunteer for Planning Aid Wales during working hours?

Yes

Qualifications

Highest Planning Qualification

Highest Non-Planning Qualification

Number of years experience in planning

RTPI Membership

Other

Part 2: Volunteering Preferences

This section is looking for information about how you want to volunteer your time and skills for PAW. The information provided will be used to improve targeting of cases to match the skills, interests and commitment of volunteers.

If you do not want to take an active role:

I am happy to receive updates, but I do not want to participate until further notice.

I no longer wish to volunteer for Planning Aid Wales

If you have selected either of the above, please state the reason below

If you are interested in taking an active role (please select one or more of the following):

I would like to receive helpline referrals

I would like to be involved with larger cases, offering ongoing support to level 3 clients.

I would like to be involved in developing and providing training

I would like to be more involved in other PAW activities, such as helping to organise promotional events, contributing to planning aid literature / materials, marketing activities, helping with the website, and contributing to the bulletin.

How much time do you feel you would like to dedicate to PAW case activities in the coming year?

Did you know that you can record your work with PAW for CPD purposes? Please could you give details on how much CPD for PAW activities you have recorded in the past year:

Part 3: Skills and Experience

Please indicate your level of experience & interest in the following areas, and whether you would be interested in dealing with cases in those areas (If you have no experience or interest in receiving casework in a particular area, please leave blank):

Planning Specific:

Planning Law

Development Control / Management

Planning Policy

Enforcement

Regeneration

Transport

Renewable Energy

Sustainability Issues

Rural Issues

Affordable Housing

Environmental Issues (EIAs etc.)

Retail

Minerals and Mining

Welsh Language (LIAs etc.)

Disability Issues

Gypsy and Traveller Issues

Community Engagement and Participation

Community Planning

Other Activities

Writing/ Delivering Presentations

Facilitating and Preparing activities/workshops/seminars

Writing/ Editing Guidance Documents

Writing articles for PAW volunteer bulletins

Preparing responses to consultations/ policy documents

Attending promotional events

Working in the PAW office

Other Marketing activities

Influencing/Lobbying the public sector

Preparing and/or delivering training

Part 4: Mentoring & Training

PAW has a mentoring scheme allowing unqualified & student planners to receive advice, guidance and support from more experienced volunteers. Would you be prepared to act as a mentor (via telephone / email) to support a more junior planner?

Is there any type of training that you feel would benefit your role as a volunteer or as a planner?

If so, please indicate how you would like to receive this training (seminars, online etc), and how far you would be prepared to travel to training events:

Are there any other activities which you may be interested in performing on behalf of PAW?

Part 5: PAW Website

We have also launched a website this year which includes a private volunteer section. The private volunteer area will allow us to provide you access to important documents, expenses forms and other items, and includes a forum and blog area for discussion of issues with other volunteers. In order to provide access and improve this and other areas of the website, please could you answer the following questions.

Please specify a preferred email address to use to access the volunteer area of the website (a password will be emailed to this account):

Are there any items which you would find useful in the volunteer section of the website?

Do you have any suggestions for improvement of the general content of the website?

Part 6: General Comments

Planning Aid Wales is committed to developing into a more inclusive, vibrant organisation. This can only happen with input from its members (volunteers). We are currently reviewing procedures for volunteer recruitment, induction, retention and casework management.

Do you have any comments relating to the above activities, or your experiences generally as a PAW volunteer?

Argraffu

Diweddarwyd: 7 Hydref 2008