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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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Waiver & Release of Liability Specific to Covid-19 for Clients & Volunteers - Equest, Dallas TX Although not a library, this document was shared by a non-profit organization in Dallas Texas in preparation for beginning their service during COVID… more	Volunteer Handbooks	COVID-19, Waiver, Liability Waiver	2020
COVID-19 Protocol for Volunteers - Equest, Dallas TX Although not a library, this document was shared by a non-profit organization in Dallas Texas in preparation for beginning their service during COVID… more	Volunteer Handbooks	COVID-19, Waiver, Liability Waiver	2020
Volunteer Handbook - City of Boulder CO This is the recently revised (2019) handbook for the volunteer program for the City of Boulder Colorado.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies	2020
Sample Volunteer Handbook - VolunteerMatch This sample handout was created by VolunteerMatch, and shared in our April 2019 Webinar -- Playing By The Rules: Creating an Effective Volunteer… more	Volunteer Handbooks	handbook, policies	2019
Volunteer Guidelines - Lake Travis Community Library (TX) This is a great two-page volunteer guidelines document that includes some nice policy wording and a terrific compact and readable format from the… more	Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Handbooks	policies	2019
Volunteer Handbook - Pacific Grove CA Volunteer Handbook used by the City of Pacific Grove, California.	Volunteer Handbooks	handbook, policies, procedures	2019
Volunteer Confidentiality Policy - Long Beach Public Library CA This statement of confidentiality for volunteers is used by the Long Beach Public Library's Center for Adaptive Technology.	Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Handbooks	Confidentiality, policies	2019
Sample Confidentiality Agreement - VolunteerMatch Shared by Jennifer Bennett of VolunteerMatch during her June 27, 2018 webinar: New Volunteer Manager's Toolkit. View the archived here: https… more	Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Handbooks	Confidentiality	2018
Volunteer Program Evaluation Checklist - VolunteerMatch Shared by Jennifer Bennett of VolunteerMatch during her June 27, 2018 webinar: New Volunteer Manager's Toolkit. View the archived here: https… more	Volunteer Handbooks, Staff Training		2018
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
Volunteer Handbook - Buckeye Public Library, AZ This volunteer handbook was updated in 2017 by the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona.	Volunteer Handbooks	handbook, policies	2017
Emergency Contact Form - Buckeye Public Library, AZ Here's a good example of a emergency contact form for volunteers from the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona.	Volunteer Handbooks	Template	2017
Confidentiality of Customer Records Form - Ontario, California This document from the Ontario City Library states their Confidentiality policy for Customer Records, and provides a space for both employees and… more	Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Handbooks	Confidentiality Forms	2014
Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement - Santa Clarita, CA This is the Santa Clarita Library's document that all volunteers sign to assure protection of library patrons' right to privacy.	Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Handbooks	Confidentiality	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
Volunteer Exit Interview Example Without a library example of a volunteer Exit Interview, we found this one which can be used as an initial template.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks	Volunteer Recognition	2013
National Assn of Counties - Volunteer Toolbox The National Association of Counties (NACo), along with its affiliate, The National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government (NAVPLG)… more	Adult Volunteer Applications, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks		2012
Guidelines for Volunteers Working with Children - Huntington Beach, CA This document contains a signature line for the volunteer to sign saying they understand appropriate behaviors when working with children at the… more	Volunteer Agreements, Volunteer Handbooks	policies, liability	2012
Background Checks Procedure - Huntington Beach, CA This brief document identifies which volunteer positions require a background check, and outlines the process for doing it.	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	background checks, policies	2012
Volunteer Handbook - Paso Robles City Library, CA Paso Robles' newly completed (July 2012) Volunteer Handbook includes volunteer program mission statement and objectives, expectations and… more	Volunteer Handbooks	policies	2012