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
Volunteer Risk & Screening Levels - Barrie Public Library Ontario, Canada
This matrix, developed and used by the Barrie Public Library in Ontario Canada identifies 5 levels of risk associated with volunteer positions, and… more
Volunteer Screening / InterviewingVolunteer Handbooks Risk Management, background checks 2021
Volunteer Screening Handbook - Volunteer Canada
Provides a very clear 10 step process for screening volunteers.
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing interview 2008
Volunteer Service Agreemenmt - Oceanside, CA
Oceanside (CA) Public Library's volunteer agreement -- includes their confidentiality policy.
Confidentiality PoliciesVolunteer Agreements Confidentiality Policy 2018
Volunteer Service Agreement - California State Library
Volunteer Service Agreement to be signed by volunteer and section supervisor.
Volunteer Agreements Agreement 2010
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
Volunteer Time Record - Fresno County Library, CA
Volunteer Time Record of Fresno County Library revised 2021.
Volunteer HandbooksVolunteer Management Systems timesheet 2021
VolunteerMatch FAQs
This document answers some frequently asked questions about using VolunteerMatch.
VolunteerMatchVolunteerMatch Tools and Resources VolunteerMatch 2010
VolunteerMatch/LinkedIn Recruitment Partnership Instructions
VolunteerMatch and LinkedIn have teamed up to use both of their vast networks to help us recruit high skilled volunteers! Here’s how it works:
• If… more
Volunteer RecruitmentVolunteerMatch Recruitment, online recruitment 2014
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
When Recognition Hurts Recruitment (and what we might do about it)
Ask yourself if how you’re publicizing volunteer recognition might be sending an unwanted message to new potential recruits
 
Volunteer Recognition recognition 2019
Whom Don't We Ask to Volunteer?
We all know the common wisdom (backed up by research, actually) that the number one reason people volunteer or give money is because they were asked… more
Volunteer Recruitment Recruitment 2014
Why Have Volunteer Department Goals Objectives and Actions?
Thoughts from Meridian Swift about the importance of planning for volunteer engagement.
Strategic Planning strategic planning, planning 2019
Worker's Comp Coverage/VolunteerAgreement - Paso Robles, CA
Describes both library and volunteer responsibilities of the volunteer relationship, including acknowledgement of Worker's Comp coverage.
Volunteer Agreements volunteer agreement, worker's comp, forms 2011
Young Adult Volunteer Application - Fresno County Library, CA
Young Adult/Teen application form used by Fresno County Library
Teen Volunteer Applications Teen, Application, Form 2010
Youth Library Volunteer Parental Agreement - Cedar Rapids IA
Developed and utilized by the Cedar Rapids Public Library in Iowa, this form lays out expectations and guidelines for teen volunteers and their… more
Teen Volunteer ApplicationsVolunteer Agreements Teen, guidelines, policies, Agreement 2020
Youth Protection Policy - Indianapolis IN
Library Procedures for maintaining a safe and secure environment for young people who visit the Library or are involved in Library programs and… more
Volunteer Handbooks safety, children, Youth 2020
Youth Volunteer Application - Huntington Beach, CA
This Youth Vlunteer Application from Huntington Beach includes information for the adult, and requires an adult signature.
Teen Volunteer Applications teen volunteers, youth volunteers, Application, forms 2013