Applicant's Name *

Reference's Name *

Reference's Position/Title

Reference's Phone Number *

Reference's Email Address

The applicant above is seeking an internship position with Project Transformation, a non-profit organization in Washington D.C., that provides leadership training and vocation exploration to young adults, as well as programs for children and youth. This young adult has supplied your name as a reference. Project Transformation considers references to be an important factor in determining an applicant’s suitability for involvement in our programs. Your recommendation is critical to our hiring process. We request that you make every effort to respond objectively to our questions regarding this individual’s qualifications. We request that you provide us with some thoughtful feedback within the context of the following:

Please answer the following, citing specific examples to help illustrate your comments.

1. Would you recommend this applicant to work with children and families? Why or why not? *

2. What have you observed about the applicant's desire to serve others and/or be a positive role model for others? *

3. What do you consider the applicant's greatest strengths? *

Greatest opportunities for growth? *

4. How does the applicant establish and maintain strong friendships and/or good working relationships with their peers? *

5. How does the applicant function in difficult situations? *

Rate the applicant from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest) for each competency. Please mark N/A if you have not witnessed the applicant in a competency. If you would like to explain your response(s), please use the text box at the end of the list of competencies.

Teamwork *

Reliability *

Interest in Community Service *

Leadership *

Judgment and Common Sense *

Perseverance *

Organizational Skills *

Flexibility *

Cross-Cultural Sensitivity *

Creativity *

Interpersonal Skills *

Emotional Maturity *

Sense of Humor *

Time Management *

Compassion *

Professionalism *

Problem Solving Abilities *

Self-awareness *

Additional comments about competencies

How long have you known the applicant and in what setting/capacity? *

To what extent do you recommend the applicant for Project Transformation's internship program? *

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Reference Verification

By completing and submitting this form to Project Transformation DC, you acknowledge that you are, in fact, the person the applicant has named as a reference and that these are your responses to the questions listed. By inserting your initials in the following box, you indicate you have read, understand, and agree to the aforementioned.

Certification (PLEASE ONLY CHECK WHEN YOU ARE READY TO SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED REFERENCE FORM)

I certify that the information in this application is true and correct. I now submit my reference for review by Project Transformation staff.

Reference Verification (please type your initials) *

Rate the applicant from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest) for each competency. Please mark N/A if you have not witnessed the applicant in a competency. If you would like to explain your response(s), please use the text box at the end of the list of competencies.

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Rate the applicant from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest) for each competency. Please mark N/A if you have not witnessed the applicant in a competency. If you would like to explain your response(s), please use the text box at the end of the list of competencies.

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