Management Tools
Find applications, agreement forms, handbooks, training and orientation manuals and other tools here.
NOTE: These are examples from public libraries and should be reviewed and modified to ensure fit with local policies and culture.
| Title | Keyword | Tags | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Therapy Dog Engagement Materials - Columbus OH
These documents are used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library in when engaging pets and their owners in their Reading Buddies program: Pet Owner… more |
Volunteer Handbooks, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | Pet Therapy, reading, liability, dogs | 2024 |
PAWS to Read - Pleasanton CA
The Pleasanton (CA) Library has a PAWS to Read program. They partner with the local humane society, which actually does the volunteer… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | Paws to Read, dog, reading, Pet Therapy | 2024 |
Staff Focus Group Format - Los Angeles Public Library
Recently the Los Angeles Public Library's Volunteer Engagement department pulled together a group of 12 of their 70+ Branch Managers to gather… more |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | focus group, staff buy-in, Friends | 2024 |
Best Volunteer Management Software
A comparison of volunteer management system products. |
Volunteer Management Systems | Data Management, Record Keeping | 2024 |
17 Top Volunteer Management Software Options for Nonprofits
Comparison of 17 volunteer management systems. |
Volunteer Management Systems | Tracking, Reporting, vms, Data Management | 2024 |
19 Top Volunteer Management Tools for Nonprofits & Schools
Reviews of 19 volunteer management systems. |
Volunteer Management Systems | Data Management, vms, Tracking, Reporting | 2024 |
Volunteer Coordinator Task/Classification Matrix - Multnomah County Library (OR)
This matrix was created by the Multnomah County Library to clarify the volunteer engagement roles of employees based on their employee… more |
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions | matrix, staff roles, volunteer staff relations, staff buy-in | 2024 |
Job Classification Descriptions - Beaverton City Library OR
This matrix was created by the Beaverton City Library to clarify the volunteer engagement roles of employees based on their employee… more |
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions | matrix, staff buy-in, volunteer staff relations, staff roles | 2024 |
New Volunteer Onboarding Survey - Cedar Rapids IA
This survey is used by the Cedar Rapids Iowa Public Library about 90 days after a volunteer begins their service in order to ascertain how well the… more |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 2024 |
10+ Volunteer Appreciation Ideas That Actually Work
Ways to think about volunteer recognition. |
Volunteer Recognition | appreciation | 2024 |
Volunteer Orientation Packet - Sherwood OR
Policy handbook used with volunteers by the City of Sherwood Oregon. |
Volunteer Handbooks, Confidentiality Policies | policies, procedures, Confidentiality, orientation, Agreement, volunteer agreement | 2024 |
Volunteer Code of Conduct - Multnomah County Library OR
Volunteer Code of Conduct used by the Multnomah County Library in Oregon. |
Volunteer Handbooks | Conduct, code of conduct | 2024 |
Ten Tips for Getting a Volunteer Survey Completed
Tips to help you get a better return on the surveys you send. |
Strategic Planning, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 2024 |
Volunteer Handbook - Multnomah County Library (OR)
Newly revised 2024 Volunteer Handbook from the Multnomah County Library, Oregon. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policies, procedures | 2024 |
Program Presenter Volunteer Application - Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Do you have potential volunteers who approach you to present a program for you? Here's application used by the Arlington Heights Memorial… more |
Adult Volunteer Applications | Program Presenter, programs | 2024 |
Group Volunteer Interviews
The London Public Library has begun group interviews for volunteers. They have started with 4 potential volunteers in an interview group, but are… more |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing | Interview Questions | 2023 |
Visiting Library Service Client Intake Form - Barrie Public Library
Form used by the Barrie Public Library to gather information from new potential users of their Visiting Library Service. |
Confidentiality Policies | Homebound, Home delivery, visiting library | 2023 |
Volunteer Handbook - Dayton Ohio
Volunteer Handbook revised in 2023 shared by the Dayton Metro Library. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policies | 2023 |
Return on Investment Worksheet & Infographic Template
California's Get Involved Regional Leaders develop networking and training events for library volunteer engagement coordinators in their regions… more |
Publicity and Promotion | ROI, annual report | 2023 |
The Role of the Volunteer Coordinator
Indianapolis Public Library's take on the role of the volunteer coordinator. |
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions | 2023 |