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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Storytime Conductor Volunteer Agreement - Roseville, CA
Sample agreement prepared by the Roseville Public Library for review and signature by their "Storytime Conductor" volunteers. See also: Getting Staff… more |
Volunteer Agreements | Form, Risk Management | 2011 |
Statement of Ethics for Library Trustees - Cedar Rapids IA
Ethics statement approved by Cedar Rapids Public Library's board in 2022. |
Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Agreements | Board, Trustees, Ethics | 2022 |
Staff Volunteer Appreciation Survey - Cedar Rapids IA
The Cedar Rapids Public Library uses this survey to gain feedback about volunteer engagement from staff. A wonderful tool to collect important data.… more |
Volunteer Recognition | surveys | 2023 |
Staff Volunteer Application - Oceanside, CA
Some libraries allow their staff to volunteer at the library, and some don't. Oceanside does allow it under certain circumstances, and this is… more |
Adult Volunteer Applications | 2013 | |
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 |
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 |
St. Helena Community Arts Volunteer Engagement Work Plan - CA
This work plan describes the St. Helena Public Library Community Arts initiative which aims to extend its reach into new areas of the community… more |
Volunteer Engagement Workplans | arts, volunteer engagement, work plan | 2011 |
Six-Week Tutor/Learner Match Review - Nevada County, CA
Document used by Nevada County Library's literacy program to follow up with a volunteer tutor six weeks after they've been matched with an… more |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Adult Literacy | 2012 | |
Sample Volunteer Survey - Nonprofit Connect
Here's a sample volunteer recognition survey you could consider modifying to meet your needs. |
Volunteer Recognition | recognition | 2010 |
Sample Volunteer Handbook - VolunteerMatch
This sample handout was created by VolunteerMatch, and shared in our April 2019 Webinar -- Playing By The Rules: Creating an Effective Volunteer… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | handbook, policies | 2019 |
Sample Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Job Description
Sample job description for a volunteer engagement coordinator (drafted by Carla Lehn). |
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions | volunteer coordinator | 2017 |
Sample Volunteer Coordinator Interview Questions - 2
Sample questions that could be used in an interview of a potential staff volunteer coordinator. Note: You should always run your interview questions… more |
Volunteer Coordinator Interview Questions | volunteer coordinator, Interview Questions | 2011 |
Sample Volunteer Coordinator Interview Questions - 1
Sample questions that could be used in an interview of a potential staff volunteer coordinator. Note: You should always run your interview questions… more |
Volunteer Coordinator Interview Questions | volunteer coordinator, Interview Questions | 2011 |
Sample Interview Questions for Volunteers - VolunteerMatch
Shared by Jennifer Bennett of VolunteerMatch during her June 27, 2018 webinar: New Volunteer Manager's Toolkit. View the archived here: https… more |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing | interview | 2018 |
Sample Confidentiality Statement
I was asked to sign this form to become a grant-writing volunteer with an organization I care about in Hawaii. I thought it was a great example and… more |
Confidentiality Policies | forms, Confidentiality Forms | 2022 |
Sample Confidentiality Agreement - VolunteerMatch
Shared by Jennifer Bennett of VolunteerMatch during her June 27, 2018 webinar: New Volunteer Manager's Toolkit. View the archived here: https… more |
Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Handbooks | Confidentiality | 2018 |
Sample Adult Programming Flyers - St. Helena, CA
Sample flyers created by volunteers and used to promote volunteer-driven adult programming at the St. Helena Public Library. |
Publicity and Promotion | Flyer, adult programming | 2011 |
RoundUp: Best Volunteer Management Software
A 2022 summary comparing currently available volunteer management software systems from VolunteerPro. |
Volunteer Management Systems | Record Keeping | 2022 |
Role Descriptions for Branch Volunteer Coordinators - Columbus OH
These outlines are used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library volunteer services office to describe the roles of volunteer engagement coordinators in… more |
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions | branch coordinator | 2023 |
Return on Investment Worksheet & Infographic Templates
California's Get Involved Regional Leaders develop networking and training events for library volunteer engagement coordinators in their regions… more |
Publicity and Promotion, Capacity Building, Staff Training | ROI, annual report | 2019 |