Checking references for volunteer applications

This resource is a practical template designed to help Volunteering Involving Organisations conduct reference checks for potential volunteers. It supports consistent and well?documented recruitment practices by guiding volunteer managers through key questions when speaking with referees.

Benefits for volunteer managers

• embed consistent reference checking processes
• assess suitability and manage risk before volunteer placement
• conduct safer recruitment and screening practices
• provides a documented record to support decision?making.

How to apply this resource

This template is most useful during the recruitment process, before confirming volunteer appointments, to support informed decisions and good record?keeping.