Volunteer Reference Letter

Use this volunteer reference letter template to confirm a volunteer’s role, dates, duties, strengths, and suitability for future opportunities.

Disclaimer: This template is for general information only and is not legal advice. Provide references only where appropriate and truthful.

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VOLUNTEER REFERENCE LETTER (UK) – TEMPLATE

[Organisation Name]
[Organisation Address]
[Email] | [Phone]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

To whom it may concern,

RE: VOLUNTEER REFERENCE FOR [VOLUNTEER FULL NAME]

I am writing to provide a reference for [Volunteer Full Name], who volunteered with [Organisation Name] as a [Volunteer Role Title] from [Start Month/Year] to [End Month/Year / Present].

1) VOLUNTEER ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
During this period, [First Name] supported us with:
• [Responsibility 1]
• [Responsibility 2]
• [Responsibility 3]

2) PERFORMANCE & STRENGTHS
In my experience, [First Name] demonstrated:
• Reliability and commitment (attended sessions on time and communicated clearly)
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good teamwork and respectful communication
• Attention to detail and professionalism

3) IMPACT / ACHIEVEMENTS (OPTIONAL)
Notable contributions include:
• [Achievement/Impact 1]
• [Achievement/Impact 2]

4) SUITABILITY
Based on their volunteering performance, I believe [First Name] would be a strong candidate for [type of role/course/opportunity]. I would be happy to recommend them.

If you require any further information, please feel free to contact me.

Yours faithfully,

[Referee Full Name]  
[Job Title / Role]  
[Organisation Name]  
Email: [Referee Email] | Phone: [Referee Phone]