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Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 9 February 2025

LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

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.

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Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
Shoot me a message if you need help.

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- LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  Thanks :)
  
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Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
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.

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- underwatermagpies@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ 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.
  
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- LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  They have a 25 year history and have won various awards
  
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underwatermagpies@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
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.

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- LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  Thank you :) the references have to be someone I’ve known for at least two years
  
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