Program Parallels Youth Working Group Member Reference Form
Guiding Mosaic 2016
Guiding Mosaic 2016 (GM2016) Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada National camp will be held from Saturday, July 9, to Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Camp Woods in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada.
GM2016 will be looking for two(2) Pathfinders and two (2) Rangersvolunteers to be members of the Program Parallels Youth Working Group. This camp is expected to attract 2,500 participants from across Canada and around the world. We would like to ensure we are selecting the right people for these positions and appreciate you taking the time and making the effort to help us through your reference.
To help better understand the role and responsibilities of the Program Parallels Youth Working Group Member position, the applicant should include a copy of the Position Description to the person providing the reference.
As part of the Program Parallels Youth Working Group Member application process, each application package must contain a completed Program Parallels Youth Working Group Member Reference Form. The applicant has requested that you complete this form for her. Only one (1) Program Parallels Youth Working Group Member Reference Form is required per applicant.
Once complete, this Reference Form is to be given to the applicant so it can be included in her complete application package.
Should you have any questions about the application process or about completing this form, please send an e-mail .
How to complete this Form
SECTION 1 – To be completed by Applicant
SECTION 2 – To be completed by person providing the reference
SECTION 3 – To be completed by person providing the reference
SECTION 1 – Program Parallels Youth Working Group Member Applicant Information
Name / iMIS #
Telephone No. / () - / E-Mail
SECTION 2 – Contact Information of Person Providing Reference
Name / iMIS #
Telephone No. / () - / E-Mail
Current position in Guiding
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Signature / Date (Month / Day / Year)
SECTION 3 – Reference
General Questions – Please answer all questions below
How do you know the applicant?
How long have you known the applicant?
What are the applicant’s strengths? Please provide examples.
Please comment on the applicant’s ability to work independently.
Please comment on the applicant’s ability to work as part of a team.
Is the applicant dependable and does she finish the jobs she has been given? Please provide examples.
We would like to know about the applicant’s ability to communicate with others using e-mail and/or Skype. Much of the work will be done from a distance and also online working with others. Do you think the applicant will be able to communicate to the youth and adults on the team even when they are not in the same room? Please provide examples or elaborate.
Why do you think this application would make a good Program Parallels Youth Working GroupMember for Guiding Mosaic 2016?
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Thank you very much for providing this reference. Your time is much appreciated.
The GM2016 Camp Communications Team
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