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About This Quiz
Do you want to experience the Happiness Effect - the release of dopamine from the brain after a great workout? Studies have found that volunteering for charities has the same effect (with a lot less sweating). But which type of nonprofit should you volunteer to help? Take the quiz and find out!
Which statement do you most identify with?
I like animals more than people.
I'd give people the clothes off my back.
I have my thumb in many pies.
I always have my nose in a book.
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If your friends were to describe you in one word, what would it be?
Fun-loving.
Welcoming.
Busy.
Educated.
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Of the movies below, which would you say is your favorite?
The Adventures of Milo and Otis.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
The Social Network.
Dead Poets Society.
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If you are on your way to your nonprofit, what do you bring?
Plastic bags.
A blanket.
My phone.
Eyeglasses.
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If your nonprofit needs you, does your schedule have flexibility?
Yes. I can drop everything to help out.
Not really, but I could help out if given a shift.
No, I'm constantly busy.
I can schedule a time to go in.
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How many hours a week are you able to donate to your cause?
Over 5 hours.
4 - 5 hours.
An hour tops.
2 - 3 hours
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Why are you considering volunteering?
To help someone get a second chance.
To help someone in need.
To feel good about helping groups.
To expose others to things they haven't experienced before.
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If you were going to a party, what would you take for the host?
Something for their pets.
Something small for the home.
A bottle of wine.
A keepsake book.
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Which of the songs below can you relate to?
"Hungry like the Wolf" by Duran Duran.
"Hunger Strike" by Temple of the Dog.
"She's Crafty" by The Beastie Boys.
"Paperback Writer" by The Beatles.
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What injury or ailment could you receive from doing your volunteer work?
Allergies or asthma.
Dry skin.
Cramped hands.
Migraines.
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What is the biggest joy you get from volunteering?
The moment I know that I've found someone a new home.
The moment I know that someone has found their way.
Knowing that I helped others.
How everyone is excited to get together.
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When you return home from volunteering, what is the first thing you do?
Take a nice hot shower.
Eat some dinner.
I never left home.
Brew some tea.
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What kind of books do you enjoy reading?
Books on animal training.
Cookbooks.
Books on crafting.
Anthologies.
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How well do you handle stress?
I can handle a medium amount of stress.
I handle stress as easily as I breathe.
I don't handle stress well at all.
I'm okay with stress.
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What is one of your most prized possessions?
An old dog collar.
My relative's recipe for my favorite dish.
My computer.
A book, autographed by the author.
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What health benefit do you want to reap from volunteer work?
Decreasing the risk of depression.
Staying mentally and physically active.
Enjoying a sense of fulfillment.
Reducing stress.
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If you were going to buy a new coat, what kind of material would it be?
Faux leather.
Patchwork.
Mohair.
Tweed.
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How do you feel about animals?
They are my life.
I love them.
I really don't like them.
I can go either way with them.
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How do you feel about the homeless?
I feel bad for them and hope they find their way.
I try to get them some help.
I donate money through websites.
I donate food to the local food pantry.
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You see a blind person getting ready to cross the street, but a car is coming. What do you do?
I pull them back to safety and make sure they are okay.
I pull them back to safety and help them back on their feet if they fell.
I pull them back to safety and offer to help.
I pull them back to safety and help them get to their destination.
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At the mall, which is the first store you visit?
A pet store.
A tea shop.
A hobby store.
A bookstore.
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What is the one drawback to volunteering?
Animal hair covering everything.
Sad stories.
Postage.
Paper cuts.
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