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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Volunteer Appreciation Plan - Indianapolis Public Library
Indianapolis Public Library's Volunteer Recognition Plan, 2024. |
Volunteer Recognition | recognition | 2024 |
Top 10 Volunteer Management Solutions for 2024
List provided by VolunteerHub |
Volunteer Management Systems | Data Management, vms, Record Keeping | 2024 |
What Tax Free Benefits Can Nonprofits Give Volunteers?
This brief article suggests that offering rewards for volunteer work can entice people to work, but warns to make sure anything you provide won't be… more |
Volunteer Recognition | legal, tax, Gifts | 2024 |
3 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Strategies
3 cost effective strategies from Volunteer Hub |
Volunteer Recruitment | Volunteer Recruitment | 2024 |
16 Smart Questions to Ask Volunteers Before They Start
Tobi Johnson lays out 16 great interview questions. |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing | 2024 | |
Therapy Dog Engagement Materials - Columbus OH
These documents are used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library in when engaging pets and their owners in their Reading Buddies program: Pet Owner… more |
Volunteer Handbooks, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | Pet Therapy, reading, liability, dogs | 2024 |
PAWS to Read - Pleasanton CA
The Pleasanton (CA) Library has a PAWS to Read program. They partner with the local humane society, which actually does the volunteer… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | Paws to Read, dog, reading, Pet Therapy | 2024 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |