Letter of Recommendation

Dear Youth Applicant,

A letter of recommendation is highly recommended for 1st year volunteer applications (though they are optional). – Please give your letter writer plenty of notice to complete and submit the recommendation.

Please provide a link to this website to the person you’ve asked to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

Remember- the recommendation needs to be completed by a non-relative adult who can speak to your eligibility as a volunteer. Examples of good letter-writing candidates are: teachers, counselors, coaches, church leaders, etc. It cannot be completed by a peer nor by a relative.


Dear Letter Writer,

You have been asked to provide a letter of recommendation for a 2025/2026 Salt Lake Peer Court youth volunteer applicant. Please take some time to explore the program’s website for more information on SLPC and the qualifications we look for in a youth volunteer.

Please provide your honest account of the applicant’s eligibility as a youth volunteer. Letters of recommendation are not shared with applicants.

Please provide the following information in your letter:

  • The applicant’s name
  • The capacity in which you know the applicant
  • How long you’ve known the applicant
  • Your assessment of the applicant’s maturity level (as compared to other youth their age)
  • Your assessment of the applicant’s ability to work as part of a team
  • Your assessment of the applicant’s ability to act as a role model and mentor for their peers
  • Any other information you deem relevant