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Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 9 February 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 3 weeks ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Applying for a volunteer position and they need two referees that they'll contact and ask them to write a character reference. I'm kind of scared to ask my manager because she's busy and also a colleague because of the off-chance that they'll turn on me. But I should just ask.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Is the organisation also offering a background check on their own reliability and honesty?

I doubt it, I would look them up myself first, too many dodgy people out there taking advantage.

[–] underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago

References for volunteers are needed if they're complying with Victorian child safety standards. It's annoying but there's a reason for it.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago

They have a 25 year history and have won various awards

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Shoot me a message if you need help.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks :)

[–] underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Lining up references is the worst. I hate asking, and yet I've frequently been a reference for others and I'm always happy to do it. Happy to help if you get stuck.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you :) the references have to be someone I've known for at least two years