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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Volunteer Handbook - Multnomah County Library (OR)
Newly revised 2024 Volunteer Handbook from the Multnomah County Library, Oregon. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policies, procedures | 2024 |
Program Presenter Volunteer Application - Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Do you have potential volunteers who approach you to present a program for you? Here's application used by the Arlington Heights Memorial… more |
Adult Volunteer Applications | Program Presenter, programs | 2024 |
Program Presenter Volunteer Application - Pikes Peak Library District
Do you have potential volunteers who approach you to present a program for you? Here's application used by the Arlington Heights Memorial… more |
Adult Volunteer Applications | Program Presenter, programs | 2024 |
Volunteer Appreciation Plan - Indianapolis Public Library
Indianapolis Public Library's Volunteer Recognition Plan, 2024. |
Volunteer Recognition | recognition | 2024 |
Top 10 Volunteer Management Solutions for 2024
List provided by VolunteerHub |
Volunteer Management Systems | Data Management, vms, Record Keeping | 2024 |
What Tax Free Benefits Can Nonprofits Give Volunteers?
This brief article suggests that offering rewards for volunteer work can entice people to work, but warns to make sure anything you provide won't be… more |
Volunteer Recognition | legal, tax, Gifts | 2024 |
3 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Strategies
3 cost effective strategies from Volunteer Hub |
Volunteer Recruitment | Volunteer Recruitment | 2024 |
16 Smart Questions to Ask Volunteers Before They Start
Tobi Johnson lays out 16 great interview questions. |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing | 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 |
Staff Focus Group Format - Los Angeles Public Library
Recently the Los Angeles Public Library's Volunteer Engagement department pulled together a group of 12 of their 70+ Branch Managers to gather… more |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | focus group, staff buy-in, Friends | 2024 |
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 |
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 |