VOLUNTEER REFERENCE FORM

Please be aware that your reference must be accurate and must not contain any untrue statement or omission and that any relevant content of this reference may be discussed with the applicant.

Name of applicant

This person has shown an interest in being a volunteer with the Council.

The main tasks that will be undertaken include:

Please complete the form as accurately as possible and return in the envelope provided

Your name

Your relationship to the applicant

How long have you known this person?

What relevant experience/ training has this person in relation to the volunteer scheme?

In your opinion, how would this person interact with Council staff, other volunteers and members of the public?

To what extent does this person require supervision?

Do you consider this person to be honest and trustworthy?
YES / NO (please tick one)

Are you satisfied that this person has the ability and is suitable to be a volunteer with the Council? YES NO (please tick one)

If your answer to question 7or 8 is NO, please give details

Do you have any other comments about this person in relation to a volunteer role in the Council?

Signature

Date

Please note, in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2002, there is no general exemption from the volunteer’s right of access to information, once the reference is in the hands of the person or organisation to whom the reference has been given.

Thank you for completing this form.

Please return to the Council in the envelope provided

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Returned

Administrator

Date details entered onto system and by whom

Comments