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NOTE: These are examples from public libraries and should be reviewed and modified to ensure fit with local policies and culture.

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Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
Teen Tech-xPert Volunteer Application - Torrance, CA Torrance Public Library's Teen Tech-xPert program's volunteer application.	Teen Volunteer Applications		2014
VolunteerMatch/LinkedIn Recruitment Partnership Instructions VolunteerMatch and LinkedIn have teamed up to use both of their vast networks to help us recruit high skilled volunteers! Here’s how it works: • If… more	Volunteer Recruitment, VolunteerMatch	Recruitment, online recruitment	2014
Challenging the Status Quo: Rethinking the Value of Volunteers What if the way nonprofits and companies are currently engaging volunteers is all wrong? How can we make sure we’re strategically involving the core… more	Strategic Planning, Capacity Building, Engaging Staff and Unions		2014
Volunteer Reference Check Questions - California State Library Volunteer reference check questions used by the California State Library -- approved by their HR Department	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	reference check	2014
Whom Don't We Ask to Volunteer? We all know the common wisdom (backed up by research, actually) that the number one reason people volunteer or give money is because they were asked… more	Volunteer Recruitment	Recruitment	2014
4 Steps to Grow Your Volunteer Program with LinkedIn Learn how to use LinkedIn and a free VolunteerMatch tool to extend your online recruitment reach to millions of potential volunteers on LinkedIn.	Volunteer Recruitment, VolunteerMatch, On-line Volunteer Recruitment, VolunteerMatch Tools and Resources	LinkedIn, social media, Recruitment	2015
3 Ways to Recognize Volunteers Volunteer appreciation can be tough, because not all volunteers like to be thanked in the same way. Here are three great ideas to make your "… more	Volunteer Recognition	recognition	2015
Volunteer Recognition: Just Say No To Years of Service Awards In this 15 minute podcast, Carol Dixon, Director of Mission Services & Volunteer Resources at Providence Health Care, draws on over 35 years in… more	Volunteer Recognition	recognition	2015
Homebound Delivery Recruitment Brochure - Orange, CA Brochure used by the Orange Public Library to recruit both volunteers and patrons in need of the home delivery service.	Publicity and Promotion, Volunteer Recruitment		2015
14 Volunteer Interview Questions A good place to start when planning your volunteer interview practices. Find more resources in this Clearinghouse by selecting the "Interviewing… more	Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	screening	2015
Organization Strategic Plan featuring Volunteerism Goals Check out the American Diabetes Association's Strategic Plan, which calls our actual goals for the volunteer program on pages 22 - 24.	Strategic Planning		2015
Interviewer Traps -- Energize Some great tips for interviewers of volunteers.	Volunteer Screening / Interviewing, Interviewing Volunteers	interview, screening	2015
Sample Volunteer Week Thank You Letter from Library Director Sample letter from the State Librarian to agency volunteers during National Volunteer week. When volunteers were surveyed earlier in the year, they… more	Volunteer Recognition		2015
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
Online Volunteer Management Software Expo This October, 2016 VolunteerPro archived webinar, “Online Volunteer Management Software Expo,” included presenters from five Volunteer Management… more	Volunteer Management Systems		2017
50 Project Ideas for Skilled Volunteers That Build Your Capacity A great list of potential roles for skills based volunteers.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Recruitment	Skilled Volunteers	2017
Adult Volunteer Application - Buckeye Library, AZ This is the adult volunteer application used by the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona.	Adult Volunteer Applications	Application	2017
Library Volunteer Guidelines & Procedures - Chandler AZ Volunteer Guidelines and Procedures used and shared by the Chandler Public Library in Arizona.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies, procedures	2017
Branch Volunteer Liaison - Yuma County Library AZ The Yuma County Library District has a staff member at each of their branches who plays the role of Branch Volunteer Liaison for their branch. The… more	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers		2017
Teen Volunteer Agreement - Buckeye Public Library, AZ This document shared by the Buckeye Arizona Library System delineates the library's expectations of teen volunteers, and provides a place for… more	Teen Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Agreements	Teen	2017