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 Handbook - Multnomah County Library (OR)
Newly revised 2024 Volunteer Handbook from the Multnomah County Library, Oregon.
Volunteer Handbooks policies, procedures 2024
Program Presenter Volunteer Application - Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Do you have potential volunteers who approach you to present a program for you?  Here's  application used by the Arlington Heights Memorial… more
Adult Volunteer Applications Program Presenter, programs 2024
Program Presenter Volunteer Application - Pikes Peak Library District
Do you have potential volunteers who approach you to present a program for you?  Here's  application used by the Arlington Heights Memorial… more
Adult Volunteer Applications Program Presenter, programs 2024
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
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 RecruitmentStaff 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 RecognitionStaff 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 / InterviewingStaff 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 PoliciesVolunteer AgreementsVolunteer Screening / Interviewing adult literacy, literacy 2023
Volunteer Recognition Survey - City of Corona CA
Volunteer Recognition Survey used by the City of Corona California
Strategic PlanningStaff 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