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
Taproot Pro Bono Projects Catalog
This document provided by the Taproot Foundation will give you an idea of some of the projects you could hope to recruit a pro bono or skills-based… more
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers Skilled Volunteers, Skills Based Volunteers, Pro Bono 2017
Targeted Recruitment Plan
You want the perfect volunteer for each position -- don't settle for someone who's not right for the job. Instead of passive recruitment -- I.e., "… more
Volunteer Recruitment Template, job descriptions, Volunteer Recruitment 2013
Teen Conduct Agreement - Columbus OH
This form for signature is used in the Columbus (OH) Metropolitan Library's VolunTeen program.
Volunteer AgreementsTeen Volunteer ApplicationsVolunteer Screening / Interviewing Teen, Teens 2021
Teen Interview Questions -- Roseville Public Library, CA
Sample interview questions for VolunTeens at the Roseville, CA Public Library.
Teen Volunteer ApplicationsVolunteer Screening / InterviewingInterviewing Volunteers 2017
Teen Tech-xPert Volunteer Application - Torrance, CA
Torrance Public Library's Teen Tech-xPert program's volunteer application.
Teen Volunteer Applications 2014
Teen Volunteer Agreement - Buckeye Public Library, AZ
This document shared by the Buckeye Arizona Library System delineates the library's expectations of teen volunteers, and provides a place for… more
Teen Volunteer ApplicationsVolunteer Agreements Teen 2017
Teen Volunteer Application - Buckeye Public Library, AZ
Teen Volunteer application in use by the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona,
Teen Volunteer Applications Teen, Template 2017
Teen Volunteer Application - Oakland Public Library, CA
Teen Volunteer Application -- includes Permission form for parent/guardian signature.
Teen Volunteer Applications Teen, Application, Form 2013
Teen Volunteer Application - Solano County Library, CA
Teen volunteer application used at Solano County Library
Teen Volunteer Applications Teen, Application, Form 2010
Volunteer Management Systems
Test Search Target
unique phrases abound.  Orwell Huxley.
Volunteer Management Systems
The Best Volunteer Management Software to Meet Every Need
This list was created in 2021 by VolunteerPro. The first list is for one-time sign-up capabilities, and scrolling farther down the page provides… more
Volunteer Management Systems scheduling 2021
The Role of the Volunteer Coordinator
Indianapolis Public Library's take on the role of the volunteer coordinator.
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions 2023
The Volunteer Newsletter Template You Need to Start Using
Recommendations on best newsletter practices from Tobi Johnson at VolunteerPro.
Publicity and Promotion newsletter 2020
The Volunteer Perspective - Industry Insights 2019
Sterling Volunteers surveyed over 7,000 volunteers to get their thoughts and opinions on a wide range of important topics facing nonprofits… more
Volunteer Screening / InterviewingVolunteer Recognition background checks 2019
Truth: Volunteer Programs have fun with strategic planning (AND reach their goals)
The strategic planning process is shared via case study.
Strategic Planning 2019
Tutor & Learner Responsibilities - Carlsbad CA
These lists of responsibilities are used in preparing new adult learners and volunteer tutors for their roles at the Carlsbad City Library Literacy… more
Confidentiality PoliciesVolunteer AgreementsVolunteer Screening / Interviewing adult literacy, literacy 2023
Using the Internet to Recognize Online Volunteers
In this article, Jayne Cravens describes how to use the Internet to recognize the efforts of ALL volunteers, both those who perform most of their… more
Volunteer Recognition recognition
Vaccine Verification Form for Volunteers - San Jose CA
Form used to verify volunteer vaccinations when bringing volunteers back to the library during COVID-19 pandemic
Volunteer Handbooks COVID-19, vaccine, Form 2021
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