Last Updated April 30, 2008Reference Form

2008 Summer Staff Reference Form

Thank you for your willingness to be a reference for a prospective staff member! We appreciate your effort in helping us understand and become familiar with the applicant.

The Boston Project Ministries is a Christian community development ministry with a special focus on urban youth work and youth missions. We are comprised of committed Christian staff and volunteers whose faith inspires us to engage actively in service to people and organizations in underserved neighborhoods of Boston.

The applicant has applied to work with The Boston Project's summer programs - the Summer Missions Program or our Neighborhood Youth Ministries. For more information on these summer staff positions, visit our summer program comparison page.

Please answer the questions below to the best of your ability based on your knowledge of the applicant.

Thank you for your time! If you have any questions, please contact us at .

Contact Information:

Applicant's Name:
Applying For:
Your Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Email:
Phone:

Questions to help us get to know the applicant better:

  1. How do you know the applicant?
  2. How long have you known the applicant?
  3. How well do you know the applicant? (very well / well / casual)
  4. Please comment on the applicant's Christian character and maturity.
  5. What are some strengths and weaknesses the applicant would bring to a leadership position?
  6. Does the applicant display a desire to love and invest in the lives of teenagers and children? If so, how?
  7. How do you feel this applicant would work in a highly relational environment? Please comment on the applicant's ability to handle conflicts.
  8. How does the applicant react to and work through situations that are stressful and intense?
  9. How does the applicant approach situations that are new or different?
  10. In assembling a small team for leadership, would you choose this applicant? Please explain
  11. List five words you would use to describe the applicant. No explanations, please.

Other Information or Comments?

Is there anything else you feel we should know about the applicant that might help us in our decision making process? Praises? Concerns?

Your Commitment

Thank you for your time and comments.

By signing below you agree that to your knowledge all information provided is true and accurate.

In place of a signature, entering your initials below will be considered a valid signature for the purposes of this reference.

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