Reference

In line with the Exeter Diocese recruitment policy, St Matthias take up two references for all volunteers. The references need to be from a church leader, employer, teacher, lecturer or any other professional person who has known the applicant for at least 2 years. The applicant named in the email has applied to work as a volunteer with St Matthias and has given your name as a referee.  We would be very grateful if you could complete the reference form as soon as possible.  If you are a relative or spouse or have known the applicant for less than 6 months, then we regret that you are not eligible to provide a reference for them.  

Sometimes referees, because of their desire to help an applicant, write an unrealistically positive reference.  We would ask that you write as honest a reference as possible so that we can best support volunteers.  

We are looking for people:

  • Who are enthusiastic and confident with a positive attitude.

  • With the capacity to work as part of a team under leadership and supervision.

By giving this reference you are giving St Matthias permission to keep it and use it in its legitimate interest. For further information, please visit out Privacy Policy here.