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Cooperative Extension: 4-H

4-H Volunteer Reference Form

Maine 4-H Youth Development Volunteer Reference Form

Adults in volunteer positions with Cooperative Extension help youth have fun while they learn new skills, increase their abilities to work together, learn to manage their own activities, and develop into productive adults.
Cooperative Extension seeks your assistance in selecting the best qualified people to serve in volunteer roles. We will appreciate your prompt completion of this reference form. All comments will be treated in a confidential manner.
Your Contact Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Please list the best telephone number to reach you at.
Email*
Please fill in your email address.
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Applicant Information
Applicant's Name*
First Last
County*
Please list the county that the applicant lives in.
Select the County or Program in which they wish to volunteer*
How long and in what capacity of position have you known the applicant?*
Rating of Applicant's Qualities
Please rate the applicant on a scale of 1-10 for the following qualities.
1 is the lowest rank while 10 is the highest.
Understanding of Children*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Communication*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Ability to Organize*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Respect for Others*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Ability to Complete a Task*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Dependability*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Sense of Humor*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Sense of Fairness*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Enthusiam*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Flexibility*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Patience*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Initiative*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Resourcefullness*
1 - Lowest ranking 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - highest ranking
Please share your impression and knowledge of the applicant’s qualifications for the position by using specific examples, if possible.
How well does the applicant interact with youth?*
How would you rate the applicant’s ability to work in a volunteer role with youth? With adults?*
What additional skills, abilities, and attributes does the applicant have that would be helpful in this position?*
Does the applicant have any experience working with people who are developmentally disabled, from different ethnic backgrounds, or from varied socio-economic backgrounds? If so, please describe.*
How would you describe the applicant’s ability to handle records and/or money?*
How would you describe the applicant’s general approach to new situations?*
Would you be willing to place your son or daughter, or any other child for whom you are responsible, under her/his leadership?*
Do you know any reason why this person should NOT be a 4-H volunteer?*
If yes, please explain:
Electronic Signature*
I agree that my responses on this reference form are true and have been completed to the best of my ability.
Name
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Cooperative Extension: 4-H

4-H Volunteer Reference Form

Maine 4-H Youth Development Volunteer Reference Form

Your Contact Information

Applicant Information