Don't reinvent the wheel when you are asked to write a reference letter, instead have a look at this sample recommendation letter.
Dear {{Name}}, To Whom It May Concern,
I am delighted to be able to provide a reference for {{insert volunteer’s name}}, who has been volunteering on the {{Project Name}} Project with {{name of organization}}.
The {{Project Name}} Project is an intergenerational, digital inclusion project being delivered across London to help build a stronger sense of community and connectedness between young volunteers and older people through the sharing of IT skills.
The next two paragraphs are suggested wording depending on the volunteer.
{{insert volunteer’s name}} attended {{xx}} sessions and worked one to one with older learners covering a range of IT issues from learning how to get on line and set up an email address, to uploading photographs, social networking and being able to Skype friends/relatives.
{{insert volunteer’s name}} had a good level of IT skills, engaged well with the older learners and was always punctual and smart. When working with older learners, {{insert volunteer’s name}} demonstrated patience and built up a good rapport over the time they volunteered. We have no concerns about their behavior, which was excellent at all times.
The supervisor of the session provided this specific feedback, “{{insert feedback}}”.
We are pleased that {{insert volunteer’s name}} was able to volunteer as part of this project and wish him/her every success in the future. Sincerely, I will be happy to provide more information about {{him/her}}. Feel free to contact me at my phone number.
Yours sincerely,
It’s common to use a recommendation letter during the search for a new job, or project, or when you are applying for a program at a graduate school. Especially for students, reference letters may be required when applying for awards, funds, or grants such as a scholarship or fellowship. When presented selectively in a portfolio, reference letters provide compelling evidence to an employer or committee about your abilities. This blank reference letter is intuitive, and used when you want to recommend a person for a job position in another company or organization. Try it now and let this sample letter inspire you. We certainly encourage you to use this for your own benefit. Using this letter template guarantees you will save time, cost and effort!
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