Bruce Hordern, Regional Coordinator of Scripture Union Victoria, provides a reference letter for Ben Brodie who completed an 18-month internship with the organization. During his internship and studies, Ben developed skills in group management, adventure-based learning and facilitation, program development and evaluation, teamwork, problem solving, and supporting others. Ben is described as a leader who tackles tasks with vigor and enthusiasm, has excellent people and problem solving skills, and loves helping others.

1. Scripture Union Victoria ABN 17 004 391 208 529 Napier St White Hills 3550
P: 0428 539 667 E: bruceh@suvic.org.au W: suvic.org.au
January 2015
Internship Reference
Ben Brodie
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to you as the Regional Coordinator of Scripture Union Victoria, SU Vic and SOAR
Adventure Program manager, a not-for-profit organisation facilitating an adventure based
and early intervention programs in schools.
I have known Ben Brodie for 18 months as he undertook his internship with Scripture Union.
Ben has been studying a Cert 4 in Youth work during 2013 and Cert 4 in Christian ministry in
2014. Alongside his study Ben has worked fulltime with SU Vic on a voluntary capacity for 2
years.
Ben Brodie has developed the following skills throughout his internship with SU Vic:
Group Development
Group management skills and experience
Adventure based learning and facilitation
Program development and evaluation
Team work development
Initiative and problem solving challenges
Support and encouragement of other team members
Personal Development
Growth in personal confidence
Ability to set and achieve personal and professional goals
Has an understanding of how to interact positively in social circumstances
Participated in helping those in need in a school and adventure based setting
When on task Ben is a brilliant all in, all go, leader, who would tackle tasks with vigour and
enthusiasm, he is a bright person, who loves people with excellent people and problem
solving skills.
Thank you for taking the time to read this reference. Please contact me if you would have
any more questions.
Yours sincerely,
Bruce Hordern