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New Volunteer Onboarding Survey - Cedar Rapids IA This survey is used by the Cedar Rapids Iowa Public Library about 90 days after a volunteer begins their service in order to ascertain how well the… more	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys	2024
10+ Volunteer Appreciation Ideas That Actually Work Ways to think about volunteer recognition.	Volunteer Recognition	appreciation	2024
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 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	2024
Ten Tips for Getting a Volunteer Survey Completed Tips to help you get a better return on the surveys you send.	Strategic Planning, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys	2024
Group Volunteer Interviews The London Public Library has begun group interviews for volunteers. They have started with 4 potential volunteers in an interview group, but are… more	Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	Interview Questions	2023
Visiting Library Service Client Intake Form - Barrie Public Library Form used by the Barrie Public Library to gather information from new potential users of their Visiting Library Service.	Confidentiality Policies	Homebound, Home delivery, visiting library	2023
Volunteer Handbook - Dayton Ohio Volunteer Handbook revised in 2023 shared by the Dayton Metro Library.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies	2023
The Role of the Volunteer Coordinator Indianapolis Public Library's take on the role of the volunteer coordinator.	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions		2023
Volunteer Exit Survey - San Mateo County Libraries Exit Interview Survey used by the San Mateo County (CA) Libraries.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys, Exit Interview	2023
New Volunteer Opportunities Survey - San Mateo County Libraries Survey used by the San Mateo County Libraries to introduce current volunteers to new volunteer opportunities and seek their interest level in… more	Volunteer Recruitment, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys	2023
Active Volunteer Survey - San Mateo County Libraries Survey of current active volunteers used by the San Mateo County Libraries.	Volunteer Recognition, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys	2023
Library Volunteer Survey - Mission Viejo CA Volunteer Survey used by the Mission Viejo Public Library.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys	2023
Volunteer Supervisor Survey - Arlington Heights IL This brief survey is used to gather service information and anecdotes from staff working with volunteers that can be included in annual reports.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys	2023
Return on Investment Worksheet & Infographic Template California's Get Involved Regional Leaders develop networking and training events for library volunteer engagement coordinators in their regions… more	Publicity and Promotion	ROI, annual report	2023
Staff Volunteer Appreciation Survey - Cedar Rapids IA The Cedar Rapids Public Library uses this survey to gain feedback about volunteer engagement from staff. A wonderful tool to collect important data.… more	Volunteer Recognition	surveys	2023
Volunteer Onboarding Checklist - Oklahoma City OK Need a checklist of things to remember and steps to take when bringing on new volunteers? These two documents from the Oklahoma City Metropolitan… more	Volunteer Screening / Interviewing, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	interview, onboarding	2023
Tutor & Learner Responsibilities - Carlsbad CA These lists of responsibilities are used in preparing new adult learners and volunteer tutors for their roles at the Carlsbad City Library Literacy… more	Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Agreements, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	adult literacy, literacy	2023
Volunteer Recognition Survey - City of Corona CA Volunteer Recognition Survey used by the City of Corona California	Strategic Planning, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys	2023
Role Descriptions for Branch Volunteer Coordinators - Columbus OH These outlines are used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library volunteer services office to describe the roles of volunteer engagement coordinators in… more	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions	branch coordinator	2023