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Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
Using the Internet to Recognize Online Volunteers In this article, Jayne Cravens describes how to use the Internet to recognize the efforts of ALL volunteers, both those who perform most of their… more	Volunteer Recognition	recognition
Test document	Volunteer Management Systems
Test Search Target unique phrases abound. Orwell Huxley.	Volunteer Management Systems
Recognizing Volunteers in 2017 Volunteer Canada's 2013 Volunteer Recognition Study illuminated a gap between how volunteers want to be recognized and the volunteer recognition… more	Volunteer Recognition	recognition
Developing a Strategic Plan for Volunteer Engagement This one-hour webinar was presented for a library audience by VolunteerMatch's Senior Training Manager, Jennifer Bennett on July 28, 2021. Her slides… more	Strategic Planning	strategic planning, planning
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
Volunteer Recognition: Matching Motivation to Rewards A great summary of findings on volunteer recognition and why people volunteer from Volunteer Alberta from the Canada volunteer survey.	Volunteer Recognition	recognition, why people volunteer	2000
Volunteer Coordinator - Fresno County Library, CA Sample staff job description for Fresno County Library's Volunteer Coordinator position.	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions	volunteer coordinator	2000
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
Volunteer Handbook - Fresno County, CA Fresno County Library's Volunteer Handbook.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies, handbook, policy and procedures	2004
Adult Volunteer Application - Solano County Library, CA Adult Volunteer Application used by the Solano County Library.	Adult Volunteer Applications	Adult, Application, Form	2007
Volunteer Screening Handbook - Volunteer Canada Provides a very clear 10 step process for screening volunteers.	Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	interview	2008
Managing Your VolunteerMatch Account: Jurisdiction & Branch Administrative Options Trying to decide how to set up your VolunteerMatch account(s)? Do you want the information and action to all be centralized as a library… more	VolunteerMatch, VolunteerMatch Tools and Resources	VolunteerMatch	2009
Volunteer Manager - San Jose Public Library, CA Sample staff job description for the San Jose Public Library's Volunteer Manager position.	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions	volunteer coordinator, volunteer manager	2009
Strategic Volunteer Engagement: A Guide for Nonprofit and Public Sector Leaders This RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service at the University of Texas, Austin publication offers offer here a strategic framework and… more	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	Strategic	2009
Outreach Ambassador Workplan - Marin County, CA Work plan created by Marin County Library to prepare for creating a volunteer outreach ambassador program.	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	outreach	2010
Computer Coach Poster 1 - Huntington Beach, CA Poster used by Huntington Beach Public Library to advertise services and hours for their Computer Coach program.	Publicity and Promotion	Poster, computer coach	2010
Volunteer Agreement Checklist - San Jose, CA Form and checklist for staff to use to negotiate work agreements with volunteers.	Volunteer Agreements	Form	2010
Branch Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement - San Jose, CA Job Description used by San Jose Public Library for staff responsible for volunteer engagement in a library branch or unit.	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions, Staff Training	staff training	2010
Coordinator Volunteer Services - Palos Verdes Library District, CA Sample part time staff job description for the Palos Verdes Library District's Volunteer Coordinator position.	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions	volunteer coordinator	2010