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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
Volunteer Exit Survey - San Mateo County Libraries Exit Interview Survey used by the San Mateo County (CA) Libraries.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys, Exit Interview	2023
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
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
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
Best Volunteer Management Software Comparison of some volunteer management database systems.	Volunteer Management Systems	Record Keeping	2022
15 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Volunteer Coordinator Types of questions and sample questions to aid in your interviews for a new volunteer engagement coordinator.	Volunteer Coordinator Interview Questions		2022
Best Volunteer Management Software Comparison A comparison of some currently available systems for managing volunteer information.	Volunteer Management Systems	Record Keeping	2022
Consent Waiver & Sign-in Sheet - Sherwood OR Form used by the City of Sherwood Oregon as a sign-in sheet and waiver for participants in a project.	Volunteer Handbooks	Waiver, Form	2022