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 |
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New Volunteer Opportunities Survey - San Mateo County Libraries
Survey used by the San Mateo County Libraries to introduce current volunteers to new volunteer opportunities and seek their interest level in… more |
Volunteer Recruitment, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 2023 |
Return on Investment Worksheet & Infographic Template
California's Get Involved Regional Leaders develop networking and training events for library volunteer engagement coordinators in their regions… more |
Publicity and Promotion | ROI, annual report | 2023 |
Active Volunteer Survey - San Mateo County Libraries
Survey of current active volunteers used by the San Mateo County Libraries. |
Volunteer Recognition, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 2023 |
Library Volunteer Survey - Mission Viejo CA
Volunteer Survey used by the Mission Viejo Public Library. |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 2023 |
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 |
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 |
Volunteer Onboarding Checklist - Oklahoma City OK
Need a checklist of things to remember and steps to take when bringing on new volunteers? These two documents from the Oklahoma City Metropolitan… more |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | interview, onboarding | 2023 |
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 Policies, Volunteer Agreements, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing | adult literacy, literacy | 2023 |
Volunteer Recognition Survey - City of Corona CA
Volunteer Recognition Survey used by the City of Corona California |
Strategic Planning, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 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 / Interviewing, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | Lived experience, surveys | 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 |
The Role of the Volunteer Coordinator
Indianapolis Public Library's take on the role of the volunteer coordinator. |
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions | 2023 | |
Adult Volunteer Application - Lincoln City OR
Online volunteer application used by the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City Oregon |
Adult Volunteer Applications | Application | 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 |
7 Tips for Managing Volunteers
Tips for conflict resolution when working with volunteers, and for dealing with challenging volunteers. |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | conflict, challenging, problem | 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 |