Want to take your volunteer Computer Coach program to the next level? How about recruiting a leadership volunteer to serve as “Computer Coach Program Coordinator?” Here’s the Position Description being used at the Huntington Beach Library.
Are you planning to implement ESL Conversation Circles or Clubs. Two great resources from the San Jose Public Library: a Volunteer Agreement for ESL Conversation Club Coordinator, and Interview Questions for ESL Conversation Club Coordinator.
For those of you thinking of purchasing a volunteer management software package for managing volunteer information, the latest (Spring 2012) survey has just been published, and you can find it here.
Kern County Library just completed a review of the volunteer management system called “Volunteer Impact,” and we’ve just added it here. You can find more reviews of various volunteer management systems completed by California libraries in the Get Involved Clearinghouse: from the Get Involved website, click on the “Resource and Training Center” tab, then select “Management Tools” and from the keyword dropdown menu, select “Volunteer Management Systems.”
Some of you have heard of the “Book to Action” concept – designed to build awareness for local civic engagement projects and inspire volunteer participation through shared reading and discussion of books about issues/topics relevant relevant to the community. The first California library to implement this concept was the Hayward Public Library, and they’ve prepared this 4 minute video to give you the flavor of their “Book To Action” project.
One last reminder -- those in Southern California should mark your calendars for a ½ day workshop presented by the Southern California Get Involved Regional Network. Tuesday, August 28 from 9 am to Noon at the Ontario City Library. The workshop will focus on “Engaging Highly Skilled Volunteers: The Importance of Policies and Procedures.” Mileage reimbursement is available. Register by sending an e-mail to monica.miltko@surfcity-hb.org including name, library, position and phone number.
P.S. If you’re not a member of the “Get Involved: Powered by Your Library” listserv, you can keep up to date on all things library volunteers by sending an e-mail to clehn@library.ca.gov and requesting to be added.