Reference for Prospective SAFE Volunteer

The SAFE Alliance — 2025

The applicant named below is training to be a volunteer with SAFE and has provided your name as a reference. SAFE volunteers work with individuals who are affected by child abuse/neglect, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Please respond to the following questions to the best of your ability. Your responses will be kept confidential.

When finished, your responses will be downloaded as a PDF. Please email it to SAFEVolunteer@safeaustin.org.

Basic Information

Today's Date * Required

Your Name (Reference) * Required

Reference Provided For (Applicant's Name) * Required

How long have you known this person? * Required

Your Email (optional — for follow-up)

I know this person *

Very Well Fairly Well Acquaintance Only

Comments on how well you know this person

In what capacity do you know this person? * Required

Volunteer Ratings

Please rate this prospective volunteer in each area using: Excellent — Good — Average — Poor

Personality

Warmth, friendliness, and sensitivity to others and their feelings

Excellent Good Average Poor

Communication Skills

Ability to relate to others in a respectful way

Excellent Good Average Poor

Ethics

Is honest and trustworthy both personally and professionally

Excellent Good Average Poor

Emotional Stability

Ability to accept advice and/or criticism; ability to cope with stress

Excellent Good Average Poor

Open-Ended Questions

What are this applicant's strengths? * Required

Do you have concerns about this applicant's ability to handle a crisis or cope with stress?

Would you feel comfortable having this person work one-to-one with a child of your own or a child close to you? Why or why not? * Required

Would you recommend this person to volunteer with survivors of childhood abuse/neglect, sexual assault, or domestic violence? * Required

Additional Comments

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Reference Saved!

Your reference PDF has been downloaded. Please email it to SAFEVolunteer@safeaustin.org with the subject line: "[Applicant Name] Reference Letter".

Thank you for supporting SAFE volunteers.