References
Video guide on how to request, view and manage references
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On this page you'll find video guides on how to:
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Start by signing in to scouts.org.uk.
On the left-hand side menu (if you’re using a phone, click the menu button on the top right):
1. Click 'My profile'.
2. Click 'Roles and accreditations'.
3. Click 'My Roles'.
4. Click 'My references'.
Under the section 'Add references':
You’ll need to give the details of at least two referees.
5. In the text boxes, type the first name, last name and email of the first person you have asked to be a referee.
6. In the next set of text boxes, type the first name, last name and email of the second person you have asked to be a referee.
7. Select 'Add referee' to type the details of a third and then forth referee into the text boxes if you wish to add more than two.
If you want to remove a referee, click 'Remove referee', after the relevant text boxes.
8. Tick the box to confirm you have read and understood the guidance at the top of the page.
9. Click 'Submit' to send a reference request to the referees.
If you want to do this another time, click 'Discard'. Any information entered will not be saved.
To make any changes after you’ve submitted, contact the Scouts Support Centre.
You can view the details of the referees on 'My profile'.
Start by signing in to scouts.org.uk.
On the left-hand side menu (if you’re using a phone, click the menu button on the top right):
1. Click 'Actions'.
2. Click 'Reference requests'.
On the 'Reference requests' page:
3. Click the name of the volunteer.
You’ll only see references that need checking.
4. Click 'Referee 1' to view the information.
5. Click 'Referee 2' to view the information.
6. Click 'Approver comments', and type your comments in the text box.
7. Click 'Approve' or 'Mark references as unsatisfactory'.
If you've marked the reference as unsatisfactory, you’ll need to end their role.