Get Involved Resource Clearinghouse | Get Involved! Resource Clearinghouse

Learn from your public library colleagues who are creating effective volunteer engagement strategies, tools and practices that will keep you from re-inventing the wheel! Search the database of Get Involved resources and enhance your success in volunteer engagement. Resources include:

Management Tools, Policies, and Handbooks
High Impact Volunteer Position Descriptions
Training Materials, Videos, and Tutorials about best practices
Professional Photos related to position descriptions

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What's New for April 2025

Recently Added Materials

Where Do I Go from Here? Engage Volunteers in New Ways

Engaging Youth Volunteers: How Young People are Showing up in Service (recorded webinar)

Where Should the Volunteer Services Department Live on Your Org Chart?

Volunteer Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator

Para Support volunteer job description

A Peek inside the Millenial Mind

Upcoming Events

Apr 23 - 10:30 am Pacific Time - National Library Volunteer Engagement Leaders: FREE Live Open ZOOM Discussion - We meet every Wednesday on Zoom - All are welcome. Join us any time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85199850785?pwd=WHorb3h2ckgvZjhZT1BOVWxEMzhlZz09

FREE WEBINARS

Apr 22 - Behavior-Based Interviewing for Greater Volunteer Recruitment and Retention - Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/vf04222025

Apr 23 - The Importance of Self-Care and the Role of Volunteering in Health and Well-Being - Register here: https://pointsoflight.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D_gpnsDoSLual86oLq6WDQ#/registration

Apr 24 - Creating Connection Workshop Series: Kick Off Session - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8143523422151391833

Apr 29 - Marketing Your Volunteer Programming: How to Streamline with Smart Tech - Register here: https://www.galaxydigital.com/marketing-your-volunteer-programming-how-to-streamline-with-smart-tech-2025?

May 1 - Empowering Volunteers to Lead - Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/vf05012025

May 6 - Better Impact Users Group - 10:30 – Noon Pacific Time -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86131303138?pwd=RlBWN2U4SWpZZEdXNEhOem9uTUZJdz09

May 6 - At the End of the Day: The Importance of Leading Reflection in Volunteer Engagement - Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/vf05062025

May 8 - Creating Connection Workshop Series: Invitations & On-boarding - Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2186261670721579099

May 13 - Volgistics Users Group – 1 pm Pacific time - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334763088?pwd=bHhwRWxWcExQQ01vdG5xQ2JVa3RwZz09 - PASSCODE: volgistics

May 15 - Volunteer Engagement 360: The Competencies You Need to Thrive - Register here: https://www.galaxydigital.com/volunteer-engagement-360-the-competencies-you-need-to-thrive?

May 15 - Become Certified in Volunteer Administration - Register here: https://www.betterimpact.com/cva-info-session?

May 15 - Creating Connection Workshop Series: Orientation & Team Building - Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5177512740900160598

May 20 - Setting a Vision for Volunteer Engagement - Register here: https://www.betterimpact.com/robjackson-webinar?

May 21 - Hidden Biases in Volunteer Management - Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/vf052125

May 22 - Creating Connection Workshop Series: Appreciation & Recognition - Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7179383665987283033

Jun 3 - Better Impact Users Group - 10:30 – Noon Pacific Time -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86131303138?pwd=RlBWN2U4SWpZZEdXNEhOem9uTUZJdz09

Jun 10 - Volgistics Users Group – 1 pm Pacific time - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334763088?pwd=bHhwRWxWcExQQ01vdG5xQ2JVa3RwZz09 - PASSCODE: volgistics

Jun 25 - Closing the Gap: Pathways to Increase Funding for Volunteer Engagement - Register here: https://www.betterimpact.com/vq-volunteer-strategies-webinar-june

Jul 1 - Better Impact Users Group - 10:30 – Noon Pacific Time -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86131303138?pwd=RlBWN2U4SWpZZEdXNEhOem9uTUZJdz09

Jul 8 - Volgistics Users Group – 1 pm Pacific time - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334763088?pwd=bHhwRWxWcExQQ01vdG5xQ2JVa3RwZz09 - PASSCODE: volgistics

Aug 5 - Better Impact Users Group - 10:30 – Noon Pacific Time -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86131303138?pwd=RlBWN2U4SWpZZEdXNEhOem9uTUZJdz09

Aug 12 - Volgistics Users Group – 1 pm Pacific time - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334763088?pwd=bHhwRWxWcExQQ01vdG5xQ2JVa3RwZz09 - PASSCODE: volgistics

Sept 2 - Better Impact Users Group - 10:30 – Noon Pacific Time -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86131303138?pwd=RlBWN2U4SWpZZEdXNEhOem9uTUZJdz09

Sep 9 - Volgistics Users Group – 1 pm Pacific time - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334763088?pwd=bHhwRWxWcExQQ01vdG5xQ2JVa3RwZz09 - PASSCODE: volgistics

Oct 7 - Better Impact Users Group - 10:30 – Noon Pacific Time -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86131303138?pwd=RlBWN2U4SWpZZEdXNEhOem9uTUZJdz09

Oct 14 - Volgistics Users Group – 1 pm Pacific time - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334763088?pwd=bHhwRWxWcExQQ01vdG5xQ2JVa3RwZz09 - PASSCODE: volgistics

Nov 4 - Better Impact Users Group - 10:30 – Noon Pacific Time -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86131303138?pwd=RlBWN2U4SWpZZEdXNEhOem9uTUZJdz09

Nov 11 - Volgistics Users Group – 1 pm Pacific time - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334763088?pwd=bHhwRWxWcExQQ01vdG5xQ2JVa3RwZz09 - PASSCODE: volgistics

Dec 2 - Better Impact Users Group - 10:30 – Noon Pacific Time -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86131303138?pwd=RlBWN2U4SWpZZEdXNEhOem9uTUZJdz09

Dec 9 - Volgistics Users Group – 1 pm Pacific time - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334763088?pwd=bHhwRWxWcExQQ01vdG5xQ2JVa3RwZz09 - PASSCODE: volgistics