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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
Volunteer Exit Clearance Form - California State Library Form to be used when a volunteer completes their assignment and is leaving the organization.	Volunteer Handbooks	Form, Exit	2011
Volunteer Handbook - Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach Public Library's Volunteer Handbook.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies, handbook, policy and procedures	2011
Human Resources Process for Volunteers - Monrovia, CA Step by step process volunteers in Monrovia follow to be finger printed and have TB, alcohol and drug tests completed.	Volunteer Handbooks	fingerprinting, human resources, TB Test	2011
Volunteer Handbook - Kern County, CA Packet of background, policies and guidelines materials for volunteers.	Volunteer Handbooks	handbook, policies, guidelines	2011
Volunteer Guide - Yolo County Library, CA Packet of materials including background, policies and procedures.	Volunteer Handbooks	handbook, policies, guidelines, procedures	2011
Staff Guide to Volunteer Engagement - Yolo County Library, CA Volunteer engagement background, responsibilities, policies, procedures and expectations for library staff.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks	staff, procedures, guidelines	2011
Basic Volunteer Conduct - San Bernardino County, CA Basic expectations handout given to volunteers at the San Bernardino County Library.	Volunteer Handbooks	Conduct, guidelines, policies, policy and procedure	2011
Fingerprinting Procedures - San Jose, CA San Jose Public Library requires volunteers age 18 and over who work directly with children be fingerprinted. This is their procedures document for… more	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	fingerprinting, liability, background checks	2011
Volunteer Policies and Procedures - California State Library Policies and procedures manual, including forms, used by the California State Library for their volunteer program.	Adult Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Agreements, Volunteer Handbooks	forms, policies	2010
Volunteer Handbook - Fresno County, CA Fresno County Library's Volunteer Handbook.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies, handbook, policy and procedures	2004
Liability, Insurance and Risk Management Issues for Volunteer Programs In today’s litigious society, it is important to understand the risks faced in your volunteer program—for both your volunteers and your organization… more	Volunteer Handbooks	policy	2004
Handling Problem Volunteers This book is an oldie but goodie by Sue Vineyard and Steve McCurley. Available for free in the Ellis Archive.	Volunteer Handbooks	problem, difficult volunteers	2003
Background Checks - Nonprofit Risk Management Center Q&A Background Checks By John Patterson, Senior Program Director, Nonprofit Risk Management Center The Nonprofit Risk Management Center receives… more	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	background checks	1970