BBT Krishna.com Volunteer Engagement Form

Revision: 11-07

Thank you for volunteering to offer some of your time and skills in
helping with BBT Krishna.com, the website all about Krishna.

In order to help us engage you to the best of your skills, talents
and abilities, please take a few minutes to tell us more about
yourself. Use the below questions as guidelines, and feel free to
elaborate in detail. The more you tell us, the easier it will be for
us to engage you.

1) Please tell us a little about your age, your work, your
background, your life experiences so far. What is your devotional or
spiritual background? (if applicable)

2) Why would you like to volunteer with BBT Krishna.com?

3) What kind of work do you generally perform?

4) What specific tasks and responsibilities do you have in your day-
to-day life?

5) What specific talents, skills, and abilities do you have?

6) Inventory your Skills and Abilities. This next question will take
some time to answer (about half an hour.) We hope you will take the
time to do so carefully. Our ability to engage you nicely in
devotional service to Krishna and Krishna.com, according to your
nature, talents and abilities, depends on how carefully you respond
to the below questions.

a) Please delete any skills and abilities from the below list that
you do not feel at least somewhat competent in.

b) Please place one of the following letters in front of each of
the remaining skills and abilities, based on your level of perceived
or experienced competence. (Experienced competence: "I have done
this successfully before, therefore I feel competent I can do this as
a service to Krishna." | Or, perceived competence: "I know I can do
this, because I've done similar things, and I feel competent I can do
this as a service for Krishna.")

s = somewhat competent
c = competent
v = very competent

Keep in mind that this volunteer engagement survey is a work in
progress. We're constantly improving it. If you notice an area of
skills that should be included, please let us know. If you notice
sections that could be worded better, please let us know.

Transcribing - Help us transcribe audio material, lectures,
instructional material, from audio or video to written form.
__ typing (ten fingers)
__ typing (ten fingers), at a reasonable speed, with minimal errors __ listening to English language audio files and able to comprehend
what is being said
__ transcribe the spoken word to the written word on a computer,
using Microsoft Word

Research - Help us find relevant material for articles all about
Krishna, His incarnations, His devotees, for future publication on
Krishna.com. Help us update the worldwide listings of ISKCON / Hare
Krishna temples, centers, farm communities, restaurants. Other
relevant research projects.
__ reading
__ comprehending
__ researching
__ finding relevant information
__ compiling information
__ synthesizing information
__ creating a report on your findings

Programming - Help us program functionality on Krishna.com. Make the
website more user friendly. Develop and implement useful tools and
applications.
__ learning new languages easily
__ logical thinking
__ systematic thinking
__ coding a computer language, namely: ________
__ finding errors in logical code structures
__ creating "clean" code
__ coding simple programs
__ coding intermediate programs
__ coding advanced programs

Authoring Flash content - Help us create interactive Flash content
all about Krishna for Krishna.com. The sky is the limit. Hundreds of
creative ideas, from children's games to interactive guided
meditation slide shows...
__ working knowledge of Adobe Flash authoring platform
__ creating simple Flash animations
__ creating intermediate Flash animations
__ creating advanced Flash animations

Proofreading / Editing / Fixing Mistakes - Help us improve our
communication on Krishna.com by reducing errors and awkward sentences. __ solid grasp on the English language, spelling, grammar,
comprehension
__ spotting mistakes
__ fixing mistakes when I notice them
__ following systems
__ recognizing awkward sentences
__ re-wording awkward sentences
__ summarizing long paragraphs into concise statements
__ following manuals of style
__ trained in journalism or writing, please explain: ____________ __ achieved good grades in English medium writing classes in
school / college / university

Writer - Help us write content all about Krishna, for Krishna.com. We
have unlimited need for good writers.
__ writing articles on subjects I'm interested in
__ writing articles on subjects that others are interested in __ writing journals __ writing news stories __ writing fiction __ writing biographical stories __ writing poetry __ writing scripts for plays __ writing scripts for audio, video, movie productions __ writing sales / promotional material (advertising) __ writing technical "training" materials __ writing descriptions of products

Authoring Video - Help us create video shows and productions all
about Krishna for Krishna.com. Short or long. Simple or complex. From
"What role does Krishna play in my life / family" to mini
documentaries about visits to Krishna temples, visits to holy places,
and a million creative ideas to glorify Krishna, and help others
appreciate Krishna.
__ conceiving of video shows
__ filming video with a consumer video camera
__ filming video with a prosumer video camera
__ filming video with a professional video camera
__ filming with an "editor's eye" for catching just the right shot __ framing video scenes in the best possible way to convey intended
meaning
__ editing video on consumer programs, example: ________
__ editing video on professional programs, example: _______
__ saving and archiving video footage
__ creating DVDs that play in DVD players from edited video
__ compressing video for Internet playback
__ converting video to formats suitable for Internet playback __ being a "camera" operator __ being a person in front of the camera, interviewing others __ being a person in front of the camera, hosting a show

Authoring Audio - Help us create audio material all about Krishna,
for Krishna.com. Audio books. Music recordings. Audio blogs. Audio
"how-to" guides. Audio travelogues to holy places.
__ conceiving of audio shows
__ traveling to places of interest to record audio shows
__ recording audio / musical performances
__ recording audio on consumer equipment, for example: _______ __ recording audio on the computer, for example: ________ __ recording audio on professional equipment, for example: ______ __ using computer software to record and manipulate audio, for
example: ______
__ using computer software to clean up bad audio
__ saving and archiving digital audio
__ compressing and exporting audio for playback on the Internet

Authoring Photos - Help us author photo stories for Krishna.com about
Krishna, holy places, temples, events, "Krishna in your life /
community"
__ taking photos with consumer cameras
__ taking photos with intermediate cameras
__ taking photos with professional cameras
__ framing photos just right to achieve a certain look or effect __ taking evocative photographs that tell stories __ photographing action, events, people __ photographing scenery, landscapes, temples, Deities __ telling stories through photographs

Managing People - Help us manage the volunteers and people who work
with and around Krishna.com
__ working with people
__ working within a team
__ achieving cooperation within a team
__ leading a team
__ dealing with disagreements on a team
__ mediating disagreements between team members
__ setting goals for a team, including team members in the goal-
setting discussion
__ inspiring a team to work together and achieve set goals
__ work efficiently and get team projects done under deadlines __ empathizing with team members who are having difficulties __ helping team members who are having difficulties

Teaching People - Help us train and engage new devotees, visitors, in
Krishna's service, on Krishna.com and beyond.
__ training new team members to perform at expected levels
__ showing people by my example
__ encouraging people who perform below my expectations
__ drawing out information from people, rather than telling them
what to do
__ sharing knowledge with others in a way that is fun and enthusiastic __ sharing my realizations without discouraging others __ not being afraid to acknowledge my shortcomings __ giving credit and respect to my teachers and superiors __ presenting myself as a lifelong student __ presenting the Absolute Truth, Krishna, in a palatable way to others __ knowledge of Krishna conscious scriptures __ experience of living as a devotee of Krishna __ chanting a fixed number of rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra japa __ following the four regulative principles __ taking shelter of a bona fide guru (spiritual master)

Webmaster - Help us maintain Krishna.com.
__ registering and maintaining domain names
__ working with ISPs to set up and maintain web hosting accounts __ using FTP __ using website authoring tools, such as: _______ __ authoring HTML pages while referring to reference material __ authoring HTML pages without needing to look up common commands __ authoring PHP pages while referring to reference material __ authoring PHP pages without needing to look up common commands __ authoring CSS style sheets while referring to reference material __ authoring CSS style sheets without needing to look up common
commands
__ implementing ready-to-go Javascript code on a web page
__ authoring Javascript while referring to reference materials __ authoring Javascript without needing to look up common commands __ understanding web server environments and platforms, such as:
_______
__ fixing common issues with web servers, such as: _______
__ configuring mail on a web server, such as: ________
__ optimizing performance of web servers, such as: ________

Activist / Promoter - Help us generate enthusiasm for serving others
through Krishna.com. Help us promote Krishna.com on the Internet and
in the world at large.
__ getting people excited to do something
__ motivating people for a cause
__ being outgoing, extroverted
__ speaking in front of a group with enthusiasm
__ making photocopies of promotional material
__ distributing promotional material to others for a cause I believe in __ sending out emails to everyone I know and encouraging them in a
cause I believe in
__ calling people on the phone and letting them know about a cause I
believe in
__ calling people on the phone and encouraging them to participate
in a cause I believe in
__ contacting website owners and encouraging them to work with
Krishna.com
__ contacting website owners and encouraging them to link to
Krishna.com

Surveyor - Help us assess Krishna.com's visitor's needs, interests
and concerns.
__ sending out emails asking people's opinion on a topic
__ reading through existing chat transcripts and compiling
frequently asked questions
__ making phone calls to strangers asking their opinion on a topic __ organizing and compiling survey responses __ entering survey response data onto the computer __ analyzing and synthesizing survey response data __ compiling executive reports on survey results

Organizer - Help us organize the many systems and structures that
make up Krishna.com
__ creating systems to solve problems
__ thinking outside the box
__ making lists of things that need to get done
__ prioritizing lists of to-do's
__ seeing what needs to get done in a situation and figuring out a
way to get it done
__ organizing messes
__ organizing schedules
__ making sense of information
__ categorizing information
__ filing and archiving information

Leader - Help us inspire others in Krishna consciousness, anywhere
in the world, and on Krishna.com.
__ inspiring others
__ leading others
__ seeing the big picture, the long-term vision of a project __ thinking outside of the box to solve problems __ being a visionary __ being creative __ seeing possibilities __ seeing opportunities __ seizing opportunities __ adapting to change __ re-evaluating systems based on whether they work or not __ adjusting to time, place and circumstance __ doing what everyone thought was impossible __ going places nobody thought of going __ finding solutions others didn't think existed __ challenging norms __ being ambitious in my personal goals __ being ambitious for Krishna __ having high expectations for myself __ showing compassion for myself when I fall short of my own
expectations
__ having high expectations for others on my team
__ showing mercy and compassion when others do not meet my expectations __ focusing on eternal, spiritual values and principles __ being resilient to set-backs, to failures __ seeing failure as a chance to get it right the next time __ being fearless in my dealings with others __ protecting others, especially those under my charge __ looking out for the best interest of those under my charge __ comforting others when they need my comfort __ praising others' good qualities __ avoiding overly focusing on others' bad qualities __ seeing potential in every person __ setting a good example for others to follow __ being true to my word (when I say that I'll do something, I do it)

Friend / Caretaker - Help us care for people who visit Krishna.com __ caring for others __ serving others __ accommodating others __ being kind and compassionate towards others __ befriending others __ maintaining friendships __ being a friend in need

Student / Disciple - Help us do "the needful" all around Krishna.com __ following instructions __ taking notes __ studying __ preparing for tests __ being true to my word (you I say I'll do something, I'll do it) __ learning new things __ reading books on a subject and being a quick learner

Law Enforcer - Help us enforce copyright laws for BBT books, images,
Krishna.com, on the Internet and in the world at large.
__ upholding rules and regulations
__ understanding the importance of, and need for, rules and regulations __ creating rules and regulations __ communicating the importance of, and need for, rules and
regulations to others
__ communicating with people who are not following rules
__ attempting to encourage rule-violators to follow the law
__ willing to use and enforce the law against those who break laws __ willing to be the agent who holds others accountable for breaking
laws
__ laying down the law and enforcing it in a group / team / family __ creating an atmosphere that is conducive to following laws __ helping to remind people when they break laws __ helping people become better citizens and follow the law, by
educating them about the benefits of following the law, and the
consequences of not following.

Artist / Enhancer / Beautifier / Tweaker - Help us beautify
Krishna.com in every way. Help us create Krishna conscious artwork. __ drawing __ sketching __ painting __ illustrating __ cartooning __ decorating __ making things more beautiful __ polishing a raw statement, draft, expression, attempt, concept,
and making it more appealing
__ cleaning up around my house
__ thoughtfully arranging the plants in my garden
__ picking up trash others have thrown in a beautiful place
__ improving an existing experience or situation
__ improving the lives of others
__ helping others improve their lives
__ re-arranging rooms until I'm happy with them
__ re-decorating rooms in my house

Needlework - Help us make beautiful clothing for Deities of Krishna,
Krishna dolls, Krishna bead bags, Krishna conscious clothing and
accessories.
__ embroidering
__ weaving
__ sewing
__ knitting
__ crocheting
__ beading
__ stitching

Musician - Help us record music for Krishna, about Krishna, to
inspire people in Krishna consciousness
__ playing a musical instrument, such as: ________
__ playing traditional Krishna bhajans / kirtans
__ singing traditional Krishna bhajans / kirtans
__ playing modern / contemporary music, such as: _____
__ singing contemporary songs, such as: ______
__ playing traditional music, such as: _________
__ singing in a choir, or group of people, explain: _______
__ singing as a soloist, band leader, singer, explain: ______

Voice Artist - Help us make Krishna conscious audio productions in
your native language(s)
__ speaking my native language fluently, which is: _________ __ speaking English fluently without a heavy accent __ speaking clearly and enunciating words properly __ recording myself reading something, that other people will be
able to understand and follow along
__ that I have a pleasant speaking / reading voice
__ good grasp on the pronunciation of commonly used Sanskrit and
devotional terms, words, phrases

Theatre (Actor) or Dancer - Help us perform pastimes of Krishna in
theatrical or dance form, for the Krishna.com audience and beyond. __ dramatic expression __ acting in plays, such as: ___________ __ performing on stage, for example: _________ __ dancing on stage, in the style(s) of: ___________ __ acting pantomime __ acting in comedies __ acting in serious roles __ acting in supporting roles __ acting in leading roles __ puppeteering (working with puppets)

Cook - Help us with the Krishna.com Food Channel
__ cooking, such as: _______
__ baking, such as: _______
__ cooking traditional cuisine, such as: ___________
__ preparing my (or my family's) favorite food(s), such as: _______ __ preparing salads, such as: ___________ __ preparing drinks, such as: ___________ __ preparing desserts, such as: ___________ __ preparing sweets, such as: ___________

Travel - Help us compile travel documentaries on temples, holy
places, pilgrimage sites.
__ traveling to other places by myself
__ visiting holy places, such as temples
__ compiling information about holy places, temples, pilgrimage sites

Customer Service Representative - Help us answer questions from
people who wish to order books or other items about Krishna, to
enhance their spiritual life.
__ ability to deal with customers on the phone (through Skype or
other internet telephony option)
__ ability to deal with customers over live chat / instant messaging __ ability to deal with customers over email __ ability to learn and retain product knowledge about a large
number of products in the Krishna.com store
__ ability to look up and find information about any product in the
Krishna.com store quickly, and efficiently, to serve live customers
who have questions about a product.
__ ability to assist customers with the mechanics of checking out of
our online web store (walking them through the steps over the phone,
or live chat)

7) What three areas of the BBT Krishna.com site do you like the most,
and why?

8) Please make three suggestions for improving BBT Krishna.com, the
website all about Krishna.

9) Given the large scope of the BBT Krishna.com website, to spread
the glories of Lord Krishna on the Internet, what are you most
inspired to help with? What kind of specific volunteer service would
you be comfortable and happy to do for Krishna.com? (You can think
outside the box. It doesn't even have to be computer or Internet-
related.)

10) If your best friend called us tomorrow, what would he / she tell
us to engage you in, so that you are happy in your volunteer service?

11) What would be the ideal service you would like to do for Krishna?
(Be as general and ambitious as you want here - the sky is the limit.)

12) What is your first language? (If English is your second.)

13) What other languages do you speak and write fluently?

Thank you for taking the time to reply to the above questions.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to try and assist you you in
serving Lord Krishna.
Please reply to it @ krishna.com
Sincerely,

Your volunteer coordination team
BBT Krishna.com