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
Tutor & Learner Responsibilities - Carlsbad CA
These lists of responsibilities are used in preparing new adult learners and volunteer tutors for their roles at the Carlsbad City Library Literacy… more
Confidentiality PoliciesVolunteer AgreementsVolunteer Screening / Interviewing adult literacy, literacy 2023
Role Descriptions for Branch Volunteer Coordinators - Columbus OH
These outlines are used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library volunteer services office to describe the roles of volunteer engagement coordinators in… more
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions branch coordinator 2023
Volunteer Handbook - Charlotte Mecklenberg Library - NC
Charlotte Mecklenberg Library's Volunteer Handbook updated May, 2023.
Volunteer Handbooks policies 2023
All About You Questionnaire - Charlotte-Mecklenberg NC
This form is used at the Charlotte-Mecklenberg library to help get to know their volunteers better.
Volunteer Screening / InterviewingStaff Guides for Working with Volunteers Lived experience 2023
Group Volunteer Interviews
The London Public Library has begun group interviews for volunteers. They have started with 4 potential volunteers in an interview group, but are… more
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing Interview Questions 2023
Visiting Library Service Client Intake Form - Barrie Public Library
Form used by the Barrie Public Library to gather information from new potential users of their Visiting Library Service.
Confidentiality Policies Homebound, Home delivery, visiting library 2023
Volunteer Handbook - Dayton Ohio
Volunteer Handbook revised in 2023 shared by the Dayton Metro Library.
Volunteer Handbooks policies 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
Library Volunteer Leaders Meetings Notes - March 2022
During COVID-19, Wendy Johnson, CVA, Volunteer Engagement Specialist at the Indianapolis Public Library, brought together a nationwide group of… more
Volunteer Handbooks Niche Academy, Unions, Seed library, Bookmobile, technology, Booksales, White Saviorism, diversity, equity, inclusion, Public Records, Name badge Nametag, name badge 2022
Homebound Delivery Driver Agreement - Arlington Heights IL
This form is signed by all volunteers driving their own cars to deliver materials to the homebound for the Arlington Heights Memorial Library.
NOTE:… more
Volunteer Handbooks forms, Homebound 2022
Adult Volunteer Application - Arlington Heights IL
Online application form used by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Adult Volunteer Applications Application 2022
Form for Staff to Request Volunteers - Sherwood OR
This form is used by the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator in Sherwood Oregon for staff to request volunteers.
See an example from Arlington Heights… more
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers forms, request volunteers 2022
Adult Volunteer Application - Lincoln City OR
Online volunteer application used by the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City Oregon
Adult Volunteer Applications Application 2022
Form for Staff to Request Volunteers - Arlington Heights IL
Form used by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's Volunteer Engagement Coordinator for staff to request volunteers.
See another example from… more
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers forms, request volunteers 2022
Volunteer Exit Survey - London Public Library
Volunteer Exit Survey used by the London Public Library, Ontario, Canada
Volunteer Handbooks surveys, Exit, Exit Interview 2022
Volunteer Appreciation: Not just a week, but a culture
National Volunteer Appreciation Week (which always falls on the third week of April) can be a helpful reminder to get intentional about thanking… more
Volunteer Recognition recognition 2022
Library Volunteer Leaders Meeting Notes - August 2022
During COVID-19, Wendy Johnson, CVA, Volunteer Engagement Specialist at the Indianapolis Public Library, brought together a nationwide group of… more
Volunteer HandbooksVolunteer Recruitment Little Free Library, Storywalks, Gender, LGBTQ, Homebound, Home delivery, sex offender, Recruitment, difficult volunteers, reference check, communications, volunteer supervisor, Staff requests for volunteers, event planning, supervising, Board, Trustees 2022
Diagnosing the causes of volunteer recruitment problems
Tips from Jayne Cravens to help you solve your volunteer recruitment problems.
Volunteer Recruitment recruit 2022
Annual Volunteer Engagement Report - Los Angeles Public Library
2020-2021 annual report on volunteer engagement of the Los Angeles Public Library.
Publicity and Promotion Reporting, annual report 2022
Adding Shifts to Your VolunteerMatch postings
Instructions for how to add shift options to your VolunteerMatch posts.
VolunteerMatch shifts 2022