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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Volunteer Confidentiality Policy -Barrie Public Library - Ontario, Canada
This document is used by the Barrie Public Library in Ontario Canada. |
Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Handbooks | Confidentiality | 2021 |
The Best Volunteer Management Software to Meet Every Need
This list was created in 2021 by VolunteerPro. The first list is for one-time sign-up capabilities, and scrolling farther down the page provides… more |
Volunteer Management Systems | scheduling | 2021 |
Volunteer Risk & Screening Levels - Barrie Public Library Ontario, Canada
This matrix, developed and used by the Barrie Public Library in Ontario Canada identifies 5 levels of risk associated with volunteer positions, and… more |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing, Volunteer Handbooks | Risk Management, background checks | 2021 |
Volunteer Coordinator Manual – Columbus Metropolitan Library – OH
This 2021 manual is for training library staff who serve as Volunteer Coordinators (those who manage volunteers for a branch or department… more |
Volunteer Handbooks, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | 2021 | |
Annual Volunteer Survey - Cedar Rapids Public Library IA
This volunteer survey is used annually by the Cedar Rapids Iowa Public Library. |
Strategic Planning, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 2020 |
Staff Survey re: Volunteer Needs During the Pandemic - Cedar Rapids PL - IA
This survey was used to determine staff priorities for bringing back volunteers during the pandemic, and identifying new volunteer roles that need to… more |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Strategic Planning | surveys, COVID-19 | 2020 |
Volunteer Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator
This worksheet will allow you to estimate your volunteer Return on Investment (ROI). |
Strategic Planning | ROI, Return on Investment | 2020 |
Waiver & Release of Liability Specific to Covid-19 for Clients & Volunteers - Equest, Dallas TX
Although not a library, this document was shared by a non-profit organization in Dallas Texas in preparation for beginning their service during COVID… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | COVID-19, Waiver, Liability Waiver | 2020 |
Paws to Read Procedures - Indianapolis IN
Indianapolis Public Library's 2020 procedures for their "Paws to Read" program -- children reading to dogs. |
Volunteer Handbooks | reading, dogs, Paws to Read | 2020 |
COVID-19 Protocol for Volunteers - Equest, Dallas TX
Although not a library, this document was shared by a non-profit organization in Dallas Texas in preparation for beginning their service during COVID… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | COVID-19, Waiver, Liability Waiver | 2020 |
Youth Protection Policy - Indianapolis IN
Library Procedures for maintaining a safe and secure environment for young people who visit the Library or are involved in Library programs and… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | safety, children, Youth | 2020 |
Volunteer Handbook - City of Boulder CO
This is the recently revised (2019) handbook for the volunteer program for the City of Boulder Colorado. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policies | 2020 |
Book Store Fundraiser - "Secret Santa" - Indianapolis IN
A creative idea for expanding book sales during a pandemic, engaging volunteers in a fun way, and helping folks with their Christmas shopping. Here's… more |
Publicity and Promotion | Book sale, Book store, COVID-19 | 2020 |
Volunteer Management Software Comparisons
Three well-known consultants in the volunteer engagement field created reviews of a variety of volunteer management software platforms to assist… more |
Volunteer Management Systems | Data Management, Tracking | 2020 |
The Volunteer Newsletter Template You Need to Start Using
Recommendations on best newsletter practices from Tobi Johnson at VolunteerPro. |
Publicity and Promotion | newsletter | 2020 |
Annual Report to Library Leadership on Volunteer Engagement - San Jose CA
This is San Jose Public Library's volunteer engagement program annual presentation made to library decision makers. Note that it goes beyond… more |
Publicity and Promotion | annual report, Data Management, statistics | 2020 |
Annual Volunteer Feedback Survey - San Jose Public Library CA
This is the survey used in 2020 by the San Jose Public Library's volunteer engagement team to gather information from their volunteers for reporting. |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Strategic Planning | surveys, annual report | 2020 |
Youth Library Volunteer Parental Agreement - Cedar Rapids IA
Developed and utilized by the Cedar Rapids Public Library in Iowa, this form lays out expectations and guidelines for teen volunteers and their… more |
Teen Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Agreements | Teen, guidelines, policies, Agreement | 2020 |
Library Volunteer COVID-19 Agreement - Mesa County Libraries CO
This form is used by the Mesa County Libraries as a waiver that volunteers must sign and submit in order to participate in library volunteer… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | COVID-19, Form | 2020 |
COVID-19 Volunteer Acknowledgment Form - Gail Borden PL, IL
This document was developed by the Gail Borden Public Library in Illinois to inform volunteers about safety issues and requirements for returning to… more |
Volunteer Agreements, Volunteer Handbooks | COVID-19 | 2020 |