Kids' Farm Teen Volunteer Reference Form

You are being asked to evaluate a teen who is applying to be a volunteer at the Kids' Farm at the National Zoo. During the busy summer months, teen volunteers are essential to providing a meaningful experience for guests of all ages. Duties include but are not limited to answering visitor questions, assisting guests with the interactive activities, and sparking conversations about the role individuals can play in local and global conservation efforts. We are looking for responsible, outgoing, and motivated teens to volunteer their time and talent to our program.

This reference must be completed by Friday, February 23rd, 2018 for the teen to be considered for the program.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to evaluate this teen for a volunteer position at Smithsonian's National Zoo.

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* 1. First and last name of teen applicant:

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* 2. Your name (first and last):

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* 3. Your email address:

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* 4. How long have you known the applicant?

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* 5. In what capacity do you know the applicant?

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* 6. How well do you know the applicant?

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* 7. Please rank the teen applicants’ skills in the following areas:

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Dependability	Dependability Poor	Dependability Fair	Dependability Good	Dependability Excellent	Dependability Can't Say
Punctuality	Punctuality Poor	Punctuality Fair	Punctuality Good	Punctuality Excellent	Punctuality Can't Say
Demonstrates a passion about animals	Demonstrates a passion about animals Poor	Demonstrates a passion about animals Fair	Demonstrates a passion about animals Good	Demonstrates a passion about animals Excellent	Demonstrates a passion about animals Can't Say
Ability to work & communicate with peers	Ability to work & communicate with peers Poor	Ability to work & communicate with peers Fair	Ability to work & communicate with peers Good	Ability to work & communicate with peers Excellent	Ability to work & communicate with peers Can't Say
Ability to work & communicate with adults	Ability to work & communicate with adults Poor	Ability to work & communicate with adults Fair	Ability to work & communicate with adults Good	Ability to work & communicate with adults Excellent	Ability to work & communicate with adults Can't Say
Ability to work independently	Ability to work independently Poor	Ability to work independently Fair	Ability to work independently Good	Ability to work independently Excellent	Ability to work independently Can't Say
Ability to accept constructive feedback	Ability to accept constructive feedback Poor	Ability to accept constructive feedback Fair	Ability to accept constructive feedback Good	Ability to accept constructive feedback Excellent	Ability to accept constructive feedback Can't Say
Ability to follow directions	Ability to follow directions Poor	Ability to follow directions Fair	Ability to follow directions Good	Ability to follow directions Excellent	Ability to follow directions Can't Say
Ability to work collaboratively	Ability to work collaboratively Poor	Ability to work collaboratively Fair	Ability to work collaboratively Good	Ability to work collaboratively Excellent	Ability to work collaboratively Can't Say
Self-awareness and maturity	Self-awareness and maturity Poor	Self-awareness and maturity Fair	Self-awareness and maturity Good	Self-awareness and maturity Excellent	Self-awareness and maturity Can't Say

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* 8. Why do you think this teen would be successful in this program?

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* 9. What do you think would be challenging for this teen if accepted into the program?

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* 10. The Kids’ Farm Teen Volunteer program is highly competitive. Any additional comments about any unique qualities that this teen might bring to the program are greatly appreciated.