Recommendation Assessment for American Red Cross National Youth Council Applicant

Thank you for completing this assessment on behalf of the applicant. Your insight is an important part of our National Youth Council selection process. We appreciate your thoughtful participation in this process to help us better understand the applicant’s leadership strengths, potential, and readiness for this role.

To learn more about the role, visit the National Youth Council page.

Recommender's Name*

First NameLast Name

Recommender’s Email *

example@example.com

Relationship to Applicant*

Please indicate whether you are submitting this recommendation as a Red Cross adult leader or a non–Red Cross adult leader (e.g., teacher, counselor, coach).

Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Please describe, in a few sentences, in what capacity you have interacted with this applicant: *

< 1 Year1-2 Years3+ Years

Please rate the student compared with other students you have worked with. Select the option that best represents your experience. If you have not observed a particular skill, please select Not Observed.*

Rows	Top 1% student I have worked with	Top 10% student I have worked with	Top 25% student I have worked with	Not Observed
Takes Initiative: Identifies needs and offers solutions; volunteers for responsibilities or leadership opportunities
Communication Skills: Clearly conveys ideas; listens effectively; communicates respectfully
Manages time well: Meets deadlines; balances commitments well
Collaboration Skills: Works well in team settings, including virtual environments
Commitment & Follow‑Through: Demonstrates dedication to projects; delivers work that reflects care, effort, and responsibility
Passion for the Red Cross Mission: Shows genuine interest in service and humanitarian values

What skills or habits could this student continue developing to further strengthen their effectiveness as a youth leader?*

If you would like to provide additional context about your ratings or share any other insights about the applicant, please include them below: