Compassionate Contact Corps - Volunteer

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We want to hear about your experience with Compassionate Contact Corps. By responding to this survey, you will directly help us improve the effectiveness of Compassionate Contact Corps for Volunteers like you. VA wants to provide Volunteers with the best experience possible!

This survey will take about 5 minutes to complete.

    1. How long have you volunteered in the Compassionate Contact Corps program? [select only one choice] Required
    a. Less than 3 months
    b. 3-6 months
    c. 7-11 months
    d. 12 months or more

    2. The Compassionate Contact Corp program has been beneficial to me as a Volunteer in the following ways: [check all that apply]  Required
    a. Feeling of purpose
    b. Increased feeling of empathy for others
    c. Feeling of value to the Veteran community
    d. Improves my own self-esteem
    e. Feel more socially connected







    3. I would recommend volunteering with Compassionate Contact Corp to a friend or family member.  Required
    a. Strongly disagree
    b. Disagree
    c. Neither agree nor disagree
    d. Agree
    e. Strongly agree

    4. I was appropriately trained on my role and scope of duties for this volunteer assignment.  Required
    a. Strongly disagree
    b. Disagree
    c. Neither agree nor disagree
    d. Agree
    e. Strongly agree

    5. I was appropriately trained on good listening skills for this volunteer assignment.  Required
    a. Strongly disagree
    b. Disagree
    c. Neither agree or disagree
    d. Agree
    e. Strongly agree

    6. I was appropriately trained on what to do if I have concerns for a Veteran’s safety in my Compassionate Contact Corps contact with Veteran(s).  Required
    a. Strongly disagree
    b. Disagree
    c. Neither agree nor disagree
    d. Agree
    f. Strongly agree

    7. I feel like I would benefit from more training on the following topics [check all that apply]:  Required
    a. CCC volunteer role and scope of duties
    b. Good listening skills
    c. What to do what I have concerns for a Veteran’s safety
    d. Suicide Prevention
    f. Signs of abuse and neglect

    8. How many Veterans do you currently talk with regularly? [select only one choice]  Required
    a. 1
    b. 2
    c. 3
    d. 4
    e. 5 or more



    9. What are the benefits to you about participating in a virtual volunteer position? [check all that apply]  Required
    a. I would not be able to volunteer in-person (e.g. due to disability caregiving demands distance)
    b. Flexibility to volunteer at a day and time that works for my schedule
    c. Amount of required time is flexible
    d. I would be concerned about volunteering in person because of COVID risks

    10. What is your age? [select only one choice]  Required
        a. <30
        b. 30-39
        c. 40-49
        d. 50-59
        e. 60-69
        f. >=70

    11. Have you or anyone close to you served in the military? [check all that apply]  Required
        a. Yes, me
        b. Yes, a family member
        c. Yes, a close friend
        d. No




    12. What is your race/ethnicity? [check all that apply]  Required
        a. Hispanic or Latino
        b. White
        c. Black
        d. Asian
        e. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
        f. American Indian or Alaska Native

    13. How would you describe your gender identity? [select only one choice]  Required
        a. Male
        b. Female
        c. Transgender Man
        d. Transgender Woman
        e. Non-Binary/Third Gender
        f. Prefer not to say