Reference Form

Reference Form

The applicant is applying to work or volunteer at summer camp. The applicant may be working to lead activities at the camp, assist in kitchen responsibilities like after meal clean ups, minor housekeeping, or oversee the daily lives of campers as camp counselors. All staff have the responsibility to maintain high levels of safety and quality in providing a welcoming environment reflective of the camp's commitment to Christian hospitality and learning. Applicants should be able to communicate effectively with guests of varying ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Staff work and live in a close community with 8-15 other staff member for the full summer season along with different weekly volunteers
Your Input

Your honest evaluation helps us know the applicant better as part of the application process. References also help us support and better understand the applicants we do hire, so that we can thoughtfully mentor then in their work. Please consider the applicant's maturity level and character as you complete this form.
Reference Requirements

To be used as a reference, one must be over 21. One must not be a family member and should know the applicant predominately on a professional level. One must be able to thoroughly and objectively evaluate the applicant's strengths and weaknesses without serious conflicts of interest. Applications are only considered complete once two reference forms for the applicant have been received. Your prompt response is appreciated.
Contact Info

If you do not feel you can complete the form objectively or you would prefer to offer input more directly, please contact Hope Montgomery at 503-355-2310 or hope@campmagruder.org.

Applicant's Name *

First Name Last Name
Your Name *

First Name Last Name
What position is the applicant for whom you are filling out this form applying for? *

Resident Counselor Resource Staff Program Coordinator Resident Counselor Coordinator Volunteer Counselor Unknown
How long have you known the applicant, and in what capacity? *
Check the applicant’s greatest strengths (especially at a summer camp and retreat center)

Goes extra mile to make activities fun Children/youth respect the applicant Makes co-workers better Always Positive Never tires Communicates with tact and respect Good with problem children/youth Relates well to different age levels Responsible when left in charge of task Safety conscious/doesn’t break things Easily engages in conversation and connection with others Well organized Offers a calm presence Other
Check what might be a weakness for this applicant (especially at a summer camp and retreat center) *

Tardiness/disorganization Accident Prone Sometimes not sensitive to others needs Easily Overwhelmed Can seem mean, rude, or offensive Has problems with authority Too strict Too easygoing Too social Too reserved Easily Distracted Problems working with peers Can be easily influenced or distracted by other youth or co-workers' behavior Could wear out over a whole summer Does not have much experience working with children Sometimes unaware of when to be serious Other
The Applicant: *

Has a knack for working w/others Works well with certain people Seems unsure when working with others Likes to work alone Has problems working with others Looks for ways to help everyone Will help if you make a point to ask Is helpful at times Has to be pushed to take initiative Is often not very helpful Works too hard/runs self into the ground Works to improve when criticized Can be defensive when criticized Other
Describe an instance the applicant has really impressed you *
Describe an instance when the applicant has had problems with someone and how it was handled. *
Check what best applies in regards to the applicant’s maturity level *

Mature beyond their years Average for their age Mature at times, immature other times Not as mature as others their age Exhibits questionable judgement or unawareness of self Doesn’t act their age, very immature Other
Tell what the applicant does regularly that makes this applicant a good spiritual leader. *
What of the applicant’s personal qualities could be a potential obstacle in their spiritual leadership? *
Check the boxes that apply in regards to the applicant’s moral/religious character

Constant positive example everywhere Deep/mature faith in God Consistently prayerful Good heart despite some rough times Questionable example outside of work Tends to think in black and whites Can be too close-minded religiously Works hard to live out faith Poor discretion in what he/she says Seems unsure of faith at this time I've noticed no indicator of applicant's moral/religious character Other
Share your feelings on the applicant caring for children/youth who are very important to you? *

I trust the applicant as much as I trust myself The first I would leave children with I am fine leaving children with them I would use the applicant when I really need to fill a spot or if they were serving with another person Probably not, I don’t trust the applicant No, I know the applicant is abusive or otherwise unfit (Explain below) Other
Please explain if you checked the applicant is abusive or otherwise unfit
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