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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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Tutor Expectations for ESL & Literacy Volunteers - Arlington Heights IL Arlington Heights Memorial Library (IL) uses this statement of volunteer tutor expectations with its ESL and Literacy volunteers.	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Agreements	policies, literacy, ESL	2026
Volunteer Point Person Handbook - Charlotte-Mecklenberg Library This 2026 handbook was created for the staff members at each branch responsible for volunteer engagement (Volunteer Point Persons or VPPs) who are at… more	Volunteer Handbooks, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	branch coordinator, branch	2026
Volunteer Code of Conduct - Multnomah County Library OR Volunteer Code of Conduct used by the Multnomah County Library in Oregon.	Volunteer Handbooks	Conduct, code of conduct	2026
Toolkit for New Volunteer Managers Find a breakdown of the basics of volunteer management for new leaders of volunteers! This toolkit provides insights and practical resources to help… more	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Agreements, Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing		2026
Parent/Guardian Form for Teen Volunteers - Multnomah County OR This form is used with parents/guardians of teen volunteers at the Multnomah County Library (Oregon)	Volunteer Agreements, Teen Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Handbooks	permission form, teen agreements	2025
Volunteer Engagement Guidelines - Indianapolis Public Library Great overview of the volunteer engagement policies and procedures from the Indianapolis Public Library.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks	policies	2025
Library Delivery Services Volunteer Agreement Agreement/waiver used by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library (IL) with their volunteer drivers who deliver materials in their homebound delivery… more	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Agreements	driver, Homebound, policy and procedure	2025
Tips for Onboarding Volunteers This document from the Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City suggests on-boarding steps for new volunteers.	Volunteer Handbooks, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	policies, procedures, onboarding	2025
Guidelines for Online Events with Youth - Multnomah County OR Procedures and safety steps for engaging youth in a library activity online.	Volunteer Handbooks	policy, procedures, safety, Youth, online training	2025
Volunteer Services Policy - Seattle WA Seattle Public Library's Volunteer Services Policy	Volunteer Handbooks	policy, procedures	2025
What Goes Into a Board Manual Great outline of what's needed in a Board Manual from BoardSource.	Volunteer Handbooks	Board, policy and procedure	2025
Volunteer Orientation Packet - Sherwood OR Policy handbook used with volunteers by the City of Sherwood Oregon.	Volunteer Handbooks, Confidentiality Policies	policies, procedures, Confidentiality, orientation, Agreement, volunteer agreement	2024
Volunteer Handbook - Multnomah County Library (OR) Newly revised 2024 Volunteer Handbook from the Multnomah County Library, Oregon.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies, procedures	2024
Therapy Dog Engagement Materials - Columbus OH These documents are used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library in when engaging pets and their owners in their Reading Buddies program: Pet Owner… more	Volunteer Handbooks, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	Pet Therapy, reading, liability, dogs	2024
PAWS to Read - Pleasanton CA The Pleasanton (CA) Library has a PAWS to Read program. They partner with the local humane society, which actually does the volunteer… more	Volunteer Handbooks	Paws to Read, dog, reading, Pet Therapy	2024
Volunteer Handbook - Charlotte Mecklenberg Library - NC Charlotte Mecklenberg Library's Volunteer Handbook updated May, 2023.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies	2023
Volunteer Handbook - Dayton Ohio Volunteer Handbook revised in 2023 shared by the Dayton Metro Library.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies	2023
Records Retention Practices - Indianapolis Public Library IN This procedure is used by the Indianapolis Public Library for record retention for support programs and volunteer resources.	Volunteer Handbooks	Record Keeping, policies, procedures, retention	2022
Board of Trustees Policy Manual - Cedar Rapids IA This Board of Trustees Policy Manual from the Cedar Rapids Public Library covers all library operations including volunteers.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies, Trustees	2022
Volunteer Reference Check Form - Indianapolis IN Volunteer Reference Check form from the Indianapolis Public Library.	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	reference check, forms	2022