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Building Capacity Through Volunteer Leadership In a world where people are increasingly time poor, volunteering competes with work, family and leisure activities. As a result, many individuals are… more	Capacity Building, Engaging High Impact Volunteers	leadership	2018
Don't Just Recognize Volunteers, Invest in Them ... and in Yourself Rather than spending time and money on the typical recognition event or gift, consider taking the time to recognize their talents and invest in your… more	Volunteer Recognition	recognition	2018
National Directory of Volunteer Engagement Professional Associations Looking for a place to meet up with other volunteer engagement professionals for networking and problem solving? A list of DOVIAs (Directors of… more	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Strategic Planning	DOVIA, Professional Development, Professional Association	2018
Volunteer Service Agreemenmt - Oceanside, CA Oceanside (CA) Public Library's volunteer agreement -- includes their confidentiality policy.	Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Agreements	Confidentiality Policy	2018
Taproot Pro Bono Projects Catalog This document provided by the Taproot Foundation will give you an idea of some of the projects you could hope to recruit a pro bono or skills-based… more	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	Skilled Volunteers, Skills Based Volunteers, Pro Bono	2017
Adult Volunteer Application - Buckeye Library, AZ This is the adult volunteer application used by the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona.	Adult Volunteer Applications	Application	2017
Library Volunteer Guidelines & Procedures - Chandler AZ Volunteer Guidelines and Procedures used and shared by the Chandler Public Library in Arizona.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies, procedures	2017
Branch Volunteer Liaison - Yuma County Library AZ The Yuma County Library District has a staff member at each of their branches who plays the role of Branch Volunteer Liaison for their branch. The… more	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers		2017
Teen Volunteer Agreement - Buckeye Public Library, AZ This document shared by the Buckeye Arizona Library System delineates the library's expectations of teen volunteers, and provides a place for… more	Teen Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Agreements	Teen	2017
Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form -- Buckeye Public Library, AZ Shared by the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona, this Consent form for parents of volunteering teens is worth a look.	Teen Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Agreements	Teen, Template	2017
Teen Volunteer Application - Buckeye Public Library, AZ Teen Volunteer application in use by the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona,	Teen Volunteer Applications	Teen, Template	2017
Volunteer Handbook - Buckeye Public Library, AZ This volunteer handbook was updated in 2017 by the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona.	Volunteer Handbooks	handbook, policies	2017
7 Ways to Use Infographics to Recruit Volunteers and Tell Your Story Tips for using infographics to tell your story.	Publicity and Promotion	infographics	2017
Emergency Contact Form - Buckeye Public Library, AZ Here's a good example of a emergency contact form for volunteers from the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona.	Volunteer Handbooks	Template	2017
VolunTeen Application & Agreement - Roseville Public Library, CA This Teen volunteer application and agreement was developed and used by the Roseville, CA Public Library for the summer of 2017.	Teen Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Agreements	Teen, Application, Agreement	2017
Teen Interview Questions -- Roseville Public Library, CA Sample interview questions for VolunTeens at the Roseville, CA Public Library.	Teen Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing, Interviewing Volunteers		2017
Sample Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Job Description Sample job description for a volunteer engagement coordinator (drafted by Carla Lehn).	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions	volunteer coordinator	2017
50 Project Ideas for Skilled Volunteers That Build Your Capacity A great list of potential roles for skills based volunteers.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Recruitment	Skilled Volunteers	2017
Homebound Delivery Recruitment Brochure - Orange, CA Brochure used by the Orange Public Library to recruit both volunteers and patrons in need of the home delivery service.	Publicity and Promotion, Volunteer Recruitment		2015
Sample Volunteer Week Thank You Letter from Library Director Sample letter from the State Librarian to agency volunteers during National Volunteer week. When volunteers were surveyed earlier in the year, they… more	Volunteer Recognition		2015