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NOTE: These are examples from public libraries and should be reviewed and modified to ensure fit with local policies and culture.

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Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
Staff Guide to Volunteer Engagement - Yolo County Library, CA Volunteer engagement background, responsibilities, policies, procedures and expectations for library staff.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks	staff, procedures, guidelines	2011
Demonstrating ROI (Return on Investment) in Volunteer Engagement You know your volunteers do valuable work -- but how do you know which of their results will be most compelling to the decision makers in your… more	Capacity Building, Engaging Staff and Unions	Video, program evaluation, outcome measurement	2011
Outreach Ambassador Work Plan- Marin County Library, CA The Marin County Library plan to expand outreach ambassadors seeks to garner additional volunteers, increased awareness of the library and its role… more	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	outreach ambassadors, promotion, advocacy	2011
Volunteer Brochure - Huntington Beach, CA Volunteer Recruitment Brochure	Publicity and Promotion	Recruitment, brochure	2011
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
Confidentiality Policy - San Bernardino County, CA Confidentiality policy for review by volunteers before signing their volunteer agreement.	Confidentiality Policies	Confidentiality Policy	2010
Volunteer Coordinator Job Description - Huntington Beach Public Library, CA This full time position at Huntington Beach Public Library includes Volunteer Coordinator responsibilities as well as some other duties.	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions	volunteer coordinator	2010
Volunteer Policies and Procedures - California State Library Policies and procedures manual, including forms, used by the California State Library for their volunteer program.	Adult Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Agreements, Volunteer Handbooks	forms, policies	2010
Teen Volunteer Application - Solano County Library, CA Teen volunteer application used at Solano County Library	Teen Volunteer Applications	Teen, Application, Form	2010
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
Volunteer Service Agreement - California State Library Volunteer Service Agreement to be signed by volunteer and section supervisor.	Volunteer Agreements	Agreement	2010
VolunteerMatch FAQs This document answers some frequently asked questions about using VolunteerMatch.	VolunteerMatch, VolunteerMatch Tools and Resources	VolunteerMatch	2010
Library Community Arts Initiative Workplan -- St. Helena, CA Workplan written by St. Helena Public Library towards development of a volunteer driven community arts initiative.	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	workplan, arts, partnerships	2010
Computer Coach Workplan - Huntington Beach, CA Work plan created by Huntington Beach Public Library to prepare for creating a volunteer computer coach program.	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	computer coach	2010
Homework Help Workplan -- Torrance, CA Work plan created by Torrance Public Library to prepare for creating a volunteer homework help program.	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	Homework Help	2010
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