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 |
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Volunteer Handbook - Kern County, CA
Packet of background, policies and guidelines materials for volunteers. |
Volunteer Handbooks | handbook, policies, guidelines | 2011 |
Access - Downey (CA) Public Library Literacy - screenshots
Downey Public Library created their volunteer management system for the literacy program on Access. This document is a series of screen shots you… more |
Volunteer Management Systems | Record Keeping, Reporting, Data Management, Tracking | 2011 |
Adult Literacy Workplan- San Jose Public Library, CA
This work plan created by San Jose Public Library describes outreach strategies to advance the Partners in Reading (PAR) adult literacy program.… more |
Volunteer Engagement Workplans | adult literacy, work plan, outreach | 2011 |
Volunteer Guide - Yolo County Library, CA
Packet of materials including background, policies and procedures. |
Volunteer Handbooks | handbook, policies, guidelines, procedures | 2011 |
Living into Your Strategic Plan: A Guide to Implementation that Gets Results
The Bridgespan Group's six point guide to strategic planning. |
Strategic Planning | strategic planning, planning | 2011 |
Access -- Downey (CA) Public Library Literacy -- Review/Features
Downey Public Library created their volunteer management system for the literacy program on Access. This document is a "review" of the… more |
Volunteer Management Systems | Record Keeping, Reporting, Data Management, Tracking | 2011 |
Homework Help Work Plan - Torrance Public Library, CA
The Torrance Public Library Homework Help program seeks the following outcomes: Students will be better prepared for exams and achieve better grades… more |
Volunteer Engagement Workplans | after-school, tutor, homework | 2011 |
Staff Guide to Volunteer Engagement - Yolo County Library, CA
Volunteer engagement background, responsibilities, policies, procedures and expectations for library staff. |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks | staff, procedures, guidelines | 2011 |
Volgistics - Torrance (CA) Public Library Review
Torrance Public Library uses the volunteer management system called "Volgistics." This document describes its features, and is a review of… more |
Volunteer Management Systems | Record Keeping, Reporting, Data Management, Tracking | 2011 |
Outreach Ambassador Work Plan- Marin County Library, CA
The Marin County Library plan to expand outreach ambassadors seeks to garner additional volunteers, increased awareness of the library and its role… more |
Volunteer Engagement Workplans | outreach ambassadors, promotion, advocacy | 2011 |
Volunteer Brochure - Huntington Beach, CA
Volunteer Recruitment Brochure |
Publicity and Promotion | Recruitment, brochure | 2011 |
Celebrate Collective Accomplishments, Not Volunteered Time
Despite many obstacles, we tend to plan volunteer recognition events in a bubble of happiness. One day a year the executive director shows up and… more |
Volunteer Recognition | recognition | 2011 |
Guidelines for Volunteers Working with Children - Huntington Beach, CA
This document contains a signature line for the volunteer to sign saying they understand appropriate behaviors when working with children at the… more |
Volunteer Agreements, Volunteer Handbooks | policies, liability | 2012 |
Background Checks Procedure - Huntington Beach, CA
This brief document identifies which volunteer positions require a background check, and outlines the process for doing it. |
Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing | background checks, policies | 2012 |
Book to Action- Hayward Public Library, CA
Learn about Book to Action, an innovative approach to convening a book discussion, author event and service projects that benefits the community. |
Publicity and Promotion | Book to action, books to action, book discussion, Book Club, graphic design, marketing | 2012 |
Volunteer Handbook - Paso Robles City Library, CA
Paso Robles' newly completed (July 2012) Volunteer Handbook includes volunteer program mission statement and objectives, expectations and… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | policies | 2012 |
Book to Action- Oceanside Public Library, CA
Learn about Book to Action, an innovative approach to convening a book discussion, author event and service projects that benefits the community. |
Publicity and Promotion | paws to help, book discussion, Book to action, books to action, graphic design, children | 2012 |
Volgistics - Huntington Beach (CA) Public Library's Review
Huntington Beach Public Library provides their assessment of the Volunteer Management System - Volgistics. |
Volunteer Management Systems | Reporting | 2012 |
National Assn of Counties - Volunteer Toolbox
The National Association of Counties (NACo), along with its affiliate, The National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government (NAVPLG)… more |
Adult Volunteer Applications, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks | 2012 | |
Juvenile Detention Facility Tutoring Program Flyer - Yolo County, CA
The Yolo County Library and Yolo County Probation Department are partnering to provide literacy services to youth incarcerated at the Juvenile… more |
Publicity and Promotion | adult literacy | 2012 |