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 Coordinator - Sacramento Public Library CA
This is the volunteer coordinator job description for the Sacramento (CA) Public Library -- dated 2015, but still in use as of 2020. |
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions | 2020 | |
Volunteer Annual Report Infographic - Ann Arbor MI
2018 Annual Report on volunteer engagement for the Ann Arbor (MI) District Library. |
Publicity and Promotion | annual report, infographic | 2018 |
Beyond the Thank You Card: Meaningful Volunteer Appreciation
Liza J. Dyer, CVA, has been working and volunteering in the nonprofit and public sectors for more than 15 years. She is currently a Volunteer… more |
Volunteer Recognition | 2015 | |
Volunteer Annual Report Infographic - Arlington TX
Infographic annual report on volunteer engagement from the Arlington Texas Public Library |
Publicity and Promotion | annual report | 2018 |
Branch Volunteer Coordinator Responsibilities - Indianapolis IN
Indianapolis Public Library has one central Volunteer Coordinator and then a staff member assigned as the volunteer coordinator in each branch. If… more |
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions | branch, branch coordinator | 2020 |
Volunteer Exit Survey - Multnomah County Library - OR
This is the form used by the Multnomah County Library asking for feedback from a volunteer who is leaving their service. |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys, Exit | 2020 |
Staff Survey re: Volunteer Needs During the Pandemic - Cedar Rapids PL - IA
This survey was used to determine staff priorities for bringing back volunteers during the pandemic, and identifying new volunteer roles that need to… more |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Strategic Planning | surveys, COVID-19 | 2020 |
Volunteer Retention
This 2013 document from the United Way of Central Indiana describes ways that you can measure volunteer retention and volunteer turnover for… more |
Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management Systems | retention, Reporting, statistics, turnover | 2013 |
Paws to Read Procedures - Indianapolis IN
Indianapolis Public Library's 2020 procedures for their "Paws to Read" program -- children reading to dogs. |
Volunteer Handbooks | reading, dogs, Paws to Read | 2020 |
Youth Protection Policy - Indianapolis IN
Library Procedures for maintaining a safe and secure environment for young people who visit the Library or are involved in Library programs and… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | safety, children, Youth | 2020 |
Book Store Fundraiser - "Secret Santa" - Indianapolis IN
A creative idea for expanding book sales during a pandemic, engaging volunteers in a fun way, and helping folks with their Christmas shopping. Here's… more |
Publicity and Promotion | Book sale, Book store, COVID-19 | 2020 |
The Volunteer Newsletter Template You Need to Start Using
Recommendations on best newsletter practices from Tobi Johnson at VolunteerPro. |
Publicity and Promotion | newsletter | 2020 |
7 Ways to Use Infographics to Recruit Volunteers and Tell Your Story
Tips for using infographics to tell your story. |
Publicity and Promotion | infographics | 2017 |
Phased Reopening Plan - Ann Arbor MI
Scroll down in this link to find Ann Arbor's phased re-opening plan during the pandemic. |
Volunteer Handbooks | COVID-19 | 2021 |
Library Volunteer COVID-19 Agreement - Mesa County Libraries CO
This form is used by the Mesa County Libraries as a waiver that volunteers must sign and submit in order to participate in library volunteer… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | COVID-19, Form | 2020 |
2020 Annual Report - Metropolitan Library System OK
Nice to see the 2020 annual report of the Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County OK showcasing the volunteer activities (page 16) |
Publicity and Promotion | annual report | 2020 |
Criminal Records Check Policy - Portland OR
Policy on criminal history background checks for volunteers from the Multnomah County Library in Oregon. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policy, background checks, criminal background check | 2020 |
Volunteer COVID-19 Waiver - Huntington Beach CA
Waiver form for volunteer signature during COVID-19 pandemic |
Volunteer Handbooks | COVID-19, policy and procedure, policy, Waiver | 2021 |
Survey re: Volunteer Return after COVID-19 - Paso Robles CA
The Paso Robles library developed this survey as a way to determine their volunteers' interest in returning to their volunteer positions following… more |
Volunteer Handbooks, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys, COVID-19 | 2021 |
Volunteer Handbook - Lewiston City Library ID
Volunteer Handbook used by the Lewiston City Library in Idaho. |
Volunteer Handbooks | handbook | 2020 |