
            Volunteer Reference Request Letter 
 
To: 
[NAME OF REFEREE] 
[THEIR ADDRESS] 
[For Attention of]: [[NAME OF REFEREE] 
Re: [NAME OF POTENTIAL VOLUNTEER]:  
The individual named above has applied to volunteer with [ORGANISATION] and provided 
you as a reference. I have enclosed the role description of the position and would appreciate 
completing the questions below.  
 
1.  Dates you have known the volunteer:    From ____________ To ______________ 
 
2.  How were you associated with the volunteer (teacher, volunteer coordinator)? 
_______________________ 
 
3.  Based on the association you have had, please describe the characteristics of the 
volunteer which, in your opinion, would help him/her to maximise their skills with our 
organisation.  
 
 
Should you wish to talk about this further, please do not hesitate to telephone me on the 
following number [PHONE NUMBER] or emailing [EMAIL]. 
Thank you very much.  
Best wishes, 
 
Volunteer Support Manager 
 
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED INFORMATION TO: 
[YOUR NAME], [YOUR ADDRESS]. Alternatively, you can email to [EMAIL] 
Please use the enclosed stamped addressed envelope.