This sponsor readiness self-assessment form is designed for recovery programs that want a thoughtful, structured way to evaluate potential sponsors. It collects essential background details such as recovery duration, active program involvement, current sponsorship status, and step completion, then moves into self-reflection prompts about motivation and readiness.
The assessment also includes scaled questions that help measure how confident a respondent feels in core sponsor responsibilities. These prompts cover understanding program principles, familiarity with literature and resources, the ability to explain recovery concepts clearly, and the ability to share personal experience in a helpful, non-prescriptive way.
Because sponsor readiness depends on both personal recovery experience and interpersonal judgment, this template is useful for screening, discussion, and training follow-up. Teams can adapt it for 12-step, peer support, faith-based, or other recovery settings while keeping the focus on preparedness, boundaries, and responsible support.
