Management Tools
Find applications, agreement forms, handbooks, training and orientation manuals and other tools here.
NOTE: These are examples from public libraries and should be reviewed and modified to ensure fit with local policies and culture.
| Title | Keyword | Tags | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Volunteer Handbook - Metropolitan Library System, OK
Revised 2022 by the Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policies, procedures, liaison | 2022 |
Statement of Ethics for Library Trustees - Cedar Rapids IA
Ethics statement approved by Cedar Rapids Public Library's board in 2022. |
Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Agreements | Board, Trustees, Ethics | 2022 |
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 |