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
Memorandum of Understanding - Template
Template for a Memorandum of Understanding from the Centers for Disease Control.
Volunteer Agreements MOU 2021
Volunteer Program Policy - London, Ontario, Canada
Volunteer Policy from the London Public Library, Ontario, Canada.
Volunteer Handbooks policy 2021
Volunteer COVID-19 Waiver - Huntington Beach CA
Waiver form for volunteer signature during COVID-19 pandemic
Volunteer Handbooks COVID-19, policy and procedure, policy, Waiver 2021
Survey re: Volunteer Return after COVID-19 - Paso Robles CA
The Paso Robles library developed this survey as a way to determine their volunteers' interest in returning to their volunteer positions following… more
Volunteer HandbooksStaff Guides for Working with Volunteers surveys, COVID-19 2021
COVID Liability Release Form - Sherwood OR
Form used by the City of Sherwood for volunteers during COVID-19.
Volunteer Handbooks COVID-19, Form 2021
Teen Conduct Agreement - Columbus OH
This form for signature is used in the Columbus (OH) Metropolitan Library's VolunTeen program.
Volunteer AgreementsTeen Volunteer ApplicationsVolunteer Screening / Interviewing Teen, Teens 2021
Volunteer Confidentiality Policy - Columbus Metropolitan Library - OH
This form is used with volunteers at the Columbus Metropolitan Library in Ohio.
Confidentiality PoliciesVolunteer Handbooks Confidentiality 2021
Vaccine Verification Form for Volunteers - San Jose CA
Form used to verify volunteer vaccinations when bringing volunteers back to the library during COVID-19 pandemic
Volunteer Handbooks COVID-19, vaccine, Form 2021
Volunteer Confidentiality Policy -Barrie Public Library - Ontario, Canada
This document is used by the Barrie Public Library in Ontario Canada.
Confidentiality PoliciesVolunteer Handbooks Confidentiality 2021
The Best Volunteer Management Software to Meet Every Need
This list was created in 2021 by VolunteerPro. The first list is for one-time sign-up capabilities, and scrolling farther down the page provides… more
Volunteer Management Systems scheduling 2021
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
Staff Survey re: Volunteer Needs During the Pandemic - Cedar Rapids PL - IA
This survey was used to determine staff priorities for bringing back volunteers during the pandemic, and identifying new volunteer roles that need to… more
Staff Guides for Working with VolunteersStrategic Planning surveys, COVID-19 2020
COVID-19 Protocol for 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
Volunteer Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator
This worksheet will allow you to estimate your volunteer Return on Investment (ROI).
Strategic Planning ROI, Return on Investment 2020
Volunteer Handbook - City of Boulder CO
This is the recently revised (2019) handbook for the volunteer program for the City of Boulder Colorado.
Volunteer Handbooks policies 2020
Paws to Read Procedures - Indianapolis IN
Indianapolis Public Library's 2020 procedures for their "Paws to Read" program -- children reading to dogs.
Volunteer Handbooks reading, dogs, Paws to Read 2020
Volunteer Management Software Comparisons
Three well-known consultants in the volunteer engagement field created reviews of a variety of volunteer management software platforms to assist… more
Volunteer Management Systems Data Management, Tracking 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
Annual Report to Library Leadership on Volunteer Engagement - San Jose CA
This is San Jose Public Library's volunteer engagement program annual presentation made to library decision makers. Note that it goes beyond… more
Publicity and Promotion annual report, Data Management, statistics 2020
Book Store Fundraiser - "Secret Santa" - Indianapolis IN
A creative idea for expanding book sales during a pandemic, engaging volunteers in a fun way, and helping folks with their Christmas shopping. Here's… more
Publicity and Promotion Book sale, Book store, COVID-19 2020