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Hot Topic for December 2024 Volunteer Position Ideas - Click Title for Job Description

Makerspace Mentor Volunteer Position Description

Storyteller 

Gardening Support

Teen Council Member Job Description

Teen Advisory Member

Branch Administrative Support Volunteer

Collection Support

Technology/Public Computer Support

Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Position Description

Want more ideas? Click "Position Descriptions" above and use the drop down menu.

Hot Topic for November 2024 Volunteer Management Systems

Tips for Selecting a Volunteer Management Database

 

Best Volunteer Management Software

 

17 Top Volunteer Management Software Options for Nonprofits

 

19 Top Volunteer Management Tools for Nonprofits & Schools

 

Roundup: The Best Volunteer Management Software to Meet Every Need

 

NOTE: There are also two user groups – Volgistics and Better Impact – that meet monthly and welcome folks to drop in and/or join for the long haul. Check the Upcoming Events Box on the Get Involved Clearinghouse for meeting dates and links: https://getinvolvedclearinghouse.org/

 

What's New for October 2024 Newly Added Materials

How to Create Your Volunteer Program Budget

 

Diagnosing the Causes of Volunteer Recruitment Problems

 

Asking Inclusive Questions About Gender (Things to consider when listing gender questions on your application or survey)

 

Handling Problem Volunteers

 

Ten Tips for Getting a Volunteer Survey Completed

 

6 Strategies to Involve Young People in Your Nonprofit

 

Hot Topic for September 2024 Plan Ahead for Recognition

2023 Webinar Recording – Creating Innovative Volunteer Recognition Strategies

 

Volunteer Appreciation: Not just a week, but a culture

 

Volunteer Appreciation Plan

 

Volunteer Recognition Survey

 

Staff Volunteer Appreciation Survey

 

The Four Appreciation Languages

 

Volunteer Appreciation Guide

 

Volunteer Recognition Ideas

 

Ways to Appreciate Volunteers Without Centering Them as the Hero

 

Volunteer Recognition Ideas Across Generations

 

10+ Volunteer Appreciation Ideas That Actually Work

 

Sample Volunteer Week Thank You Letter from Library Director

Hot Topic for August 2024 2023-24 Get Involved Webinar Recordings

Use these links to view: session description, recording, slides, handouts, and if required, passcode to view the recording.

 

New Volunteer Manager’s ToolKit

 

Tools for Volunteer Engagement Success: VolunteerMatch & the Get Involved Clearinghouse

 

Traveling Storytime and Sensory Storytime Volunteers 

 

Volunteer Engagement for Best Results

 

Engaging the Volunteer of the Future

 

Get Involved Live Zoom Conversation: Surveys in Volunteer Engagement

 

Time Management for Volunteer Engagement Coordinators: Putting Volunteers to Work to Help YOU

 

Designing Volunteer Training in Niche Academy

 

Tips & Tricks for Recruiting Online

 

Get Involved Live Zoom Conversation: Creating a Diverse Volunteer Pool

 

Working Together: Developing Neurodivergent and IDD (Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled) Inclusive Volunteer Opportunities

 

The Human Side of Recruitment with Beth Steinhorn

 

Tips to Selecting a Volunteer Management Database 

What's New for July 2024 Recently Added Materials

Tips for Creating an Online Opportunity that Connects with Volunteers

 

The Volunteer Manager’s Essentials: Policies, Documents, Data and More

 

Volunteer Value Beyond Numbers, Hours and Dollars

 

Practicing What We Preach: Volunteers Helping Us Too

 

Creating Relationships with Gen Z

  

Managing Volunteer Risks – Where Are You Now?

Hot Topic for June 2024 Surveys in Volunteer Engagement

Annual Volunteer Feedback Survey – San Jose Public Library

Active Volunteers Survey – San Mateo County Libraries

New Volunteer Onboarding Survey – Cedar Rapids Public Library 

Volunteer Survey – Mission Viejo Public Library

New Volunteer Opportunities Survey – San Mateo County Libraries

Volunteer Recognition Survey – City of Corona

Recording - Surveys in Volunteer Engagement

Help With Survey Design

Five Survey Templates to Measure Volunteer and Board Satisfaction

Questionnaire Design Tip Sheet – Harvard University

Survey Design: The Top 10 Best Practices to Maximize Your Results

What's New for May 2024 Recently Added Materials

Volunteer Orientation Packet – Sherwood OR

 

Volunteer Code of Conduct - Multnomah County Library OR

 

What Tax Free Benefits Can Nonprofits Give Volunteers? 

 

Introduction to LGBTQ+ Inclusion

 

Neither//Nor: Stories of Life Beyond Binary Gender

 

Makerspace Volunteer Training Examples

 

Newly revised 2024 Volunteer Handbook from the Multnomah County Library, Oregon

 

Volunteer Appreciation Plan – Indianapolis Public Library

 

Hot Topic for April 2024 New to Volunteer Engagement? – Links to Get You Started

Volunteer Engagement 101

 

New Volunteer Manager’s ToolKit

 

Tools for Volunteer Engagement Success

 

Time Management for Volunteer Engagement Coordinators: Putting Volunteers to Work to Help YOU 

 

Bibliography on Volunteer Engagement

And be sure to watch the short video to your left on how to use this Clearinghouse to find sample policies, job descriptions and training materials!

Hot Topic for March 2024 Inclusive Volunteer Recruitment Strategies

How to Build a Truly Inclusive Volunteer Program

 

Recruiting Local Volunteers to Increase Diversity Among the Ranks

 

Talking Racial Equity? Make Sure You Understand These 17 Words

 

Planning for Including People with Intellectual Disabilities in Volunteer Programs

 

Equity Diversity Inclusion & Antiracism Toolkit – Oregon Library Association

 

White Supremacy in Volunteerism - Perfectionism

 

Changing the Frame: Civic Engagement Through a Racial Equity Lens

What's New for February 2024 Recently Added Materials

An Introduction to Ethics for the Volunteer Engagement Profession

 

Introduction to Virtual Volunteering

 

Recruiting Local Volunteers to Increase Diversity Among the Ranks

 

Planning for Including People with Intellectual Disabilities in Volunteer Programs

 

Disability Etiquette: Tips on Interacting with People with Disabilities

 

Memorandum of Understanding Template

What's New for January 2024 Recently Added Materials

5 Myths About Volunteer Engagement

 

Gamifying Volunteer Training

 

Newly Revised Volunteer Handbook – Charlotte Mecklenberg Library, Charlotte NC

 

Newly Revised Volunteer Handbook from the Dayton Ohio Library

 

The Role of the Volunteer Coordinator

 

Up Your Game with Skills-based Volunteering

 

Talking racial equity? Make sure you understand these 17 words

Hot Topic for December 2023 Homebound Delivery Service Volunteer Resources

Visiting Library Service Client Intake Form – Barrie Public Library

 

Library Express FAQ – Indianapolis IN

 

Home Delivery Driver Volunteer Job DescriptionIndianapolis IN

 

Homebound Delivery Volunteer Safety Requirements Sign-Off Sheet – Boulder CO

 

Homebound Delivery Recruitment Brochure – Orange CA

 

What's New for November 2023 Recently Added Materials

Volunteer Matching: Finding the Right Role for Every Volunteer

 

Group Volunteer Interviews

 

The Four Appreciation Languages

 

Volunteers and the Law: Legal Considerations

 

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Antiracism Toolkit – Oregon Library Association

What's New for October 2023 Recently Added Materials

5 Nonprofit KPIs Your Volunteer Program Should be Tracking

 

How to Recruit and Retain Gen Z Volunteers

 

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall – The role of self-awareness in equity work

 

How to Write a Strong Reference Letter for a Strong Volunteer

 

Diagnosing the Causes of Volunteer Recruitment Problems

Hot Topic for September 2023 Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions

A Letter to Nonprofits that Want to Hire a Volunteer Manager

Sample Library Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions:

       Indianapolis

       Sacramento

       Pikes Peak

       City of Orange

       Palos Verdes Library District

       Elgin IL

       Generic Sample

For Those Who Also Have Volunteer Coordinators in Your Branches

       Columbus OH

       San Jose CA

       Indianapolis IN

Hot Topic for August 2023 Interviewing Volunteers

Volunteer Interview Questions for Better Matching

 

Volunteer interview questions

 

14 volunteer interview questions

 

Sample Interview Questions for Volunteers

 

Teen Volunteer Interview Questions

 

Volunteer Reference Check questions

 

Group Volunteer Interviews

 

Volunteer Exit Interview Survey

What's New for July 2023 Recently added resources

Staff Volunteer Appreciation survey

 

Dynamic Words & Catchy Titles for Volunteer Position Descriptions

 

Best Practices for Recruiting and Engaging Volunteers from Zoomers to Boomers

 

When and Where to Use Volunteer Replacement Rates (Or Not) for Volunteer Value

 

Six Ways to Restructure Existing Volunteer Opportunities

 

Volunteer Impact Blogs & Resources

 

Literacy Tutor & Learner Responsibilities

Hot Topic for June 2023 Get Involved 2022/23 Webinar Recordings

Oct 20, 2022 - California Library Volunteer Leaders Live Open Online Discussion -- "Best New Volunteer Roles in Libraries"

 

Dec 6, 2022 - Volunteer Engagement 101 -- Learning Objectives included: What Motivates Volunteers, Utilizing Skilled Volunteers, and Designing Volunteer Job Descriptions and Recruitment Plans.  NOTE: Passcode required to view the video: Rr2sqKs+

 

Dec 8, 2022 - Volunteer Engagement Tools for Success which includes a tour of best practices on VolunteerMatch --   NOTE: Passcode required to view the video: 2%czJpc+

 

Apr 20, 2023 -- California Library Volunteer Leaders Live Open Online Discussion -- It’s Spring! Let’s Renew/Reinvigorate/Revamp Volunteer Engagement

Hot Topic for May 2023 Volunteer Management Software Comparisons

Looking for Volunteer Management Software?  Here are links to recent comparisons: