Volunteer reference request form

Volunteer Reference Request Form

Thank you for agreeing to provide a reference for a potential volunteer with Talk ED. We would be grateful if you could complete this form as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please email us at: befriending@talk-ed.org.uk

First name

Last name

Email address

Telephone number

Volunteer's name

How long have you know the volunteer?

How do you know the volunteer?

Please rate the volunteer's competencies in the following areas:

Commitment and dependency

Confidentiality and respect for privacy

Honesty and trustworthiness

Communicating with others

Do you have any comments in relation to these areas?

Over the time you have known them, please comment on how the volunteer has demonstrated each of the following:

Listening skills
Patience
Empathy
Warmth
Respecting differences in others
Coping with difficult situations or challenging emotions

In their volunteering role the applicant may be involved with people who may be considered vulnerable adults. Do you have any reservations in providing this reference?

Yes

Are you aware of any reason why this person would not be suitable for a volunteering role?

Yes

If you answered yes to either of these questions, please provide details

Do you have any further comments that you feel are relevant to the volunteer's application to become a volunteer?

Thank you for your time in completing this form. This information will only be used in connection with the reference request and for no other purpose. You can read our privacy policy here.

Volunteer reference request form

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