A3.1 Volunteer Tutor Evaluation
Following are some areas to consider for performance evaluation. The volunteer tutor and the Volunteer Coordinator could meet to discuss them and share their views. This may guide future activities of the agency and of the volunteers.
Work Performance (excellent, needs improvement, poor)
Suggestions for Volunteer Improvement
Suggestions for Agency Improvement
Resources Required
Training or Education Suggested
Job Description
  • reviewed?
  • still applicable?
  • changes suggested/required?
  • clarification needed?
Future Planning/New Directions
  • Volunteer’s personal goals/interests
  • Agency’s emerging issues/plans
Volunteer Satisfaction
  • Do you receive adequate recognition?
  • Do you plan to continue volunteering in this capacity? For how long?
  • Do feel that you get the feedback and support required to do your tutoring?
  • What are the most challenging aspects of your tutoring work?
  • Do you have access to adequate resources?
  • Is the relationship with your student comfortable?
  • What, if anything, would help you better fulfill your job description?
  • Is the time commitment manageable?
  • Are meeting location(s) appropriate?
  • Do you like the volunteer work you are doing?
  • Comments
Learner Satisfaction (optional survey)
  • Learner seems to be satisfied with progress
  • Learner is comfortable with the tutor
  • Meeting location(s) are considered appropriate
  • Time commitment is manageable
  • Learner considers the lessons helpful and appropriate
  • Learner feels “involved”
  • Comments
Volunteer Coordinator’s Observations
  • Volunteer is comfortable performing duties as outlined
  • Volunteer is resourceful in handling new issues and challenges
  • Volunteer seems competent, is not struggling
  • Volunteer is flexible and sensitive in adapting lessons for learner
  • Comments