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NOTE: These are examples from public libraries and should be reviewed and modified to ensure fit with local policies and culture.

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Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
Guidelines for Volunteers Working with Children - Huntington Beach, CA This document contains a signature line for the volunteer to sign saying they understand appropriate behaviors when working with children at the… more	Volunteer Agreements, Volunteer Handbooks	policies, liability	2012
Background Checks Procedure - Huntington Beach, CA This brief document identifies which volunteer positions require a background check, and outlines the process for doing it.	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	background checks, policies	2012
Volunteer Handbook - Paso Robles City Library, CA Paso Robles' newly completed (July 2012) Volunteer Handbook includes volunteer program mission statement and objectives, expectations and… more	Volunteer Handbooks	policies	2012
Goal Setting Worksheet Need a format for setting goals and developing action plans for your program? Here's a template from VolunteerMatch.	Strategic Planning		2012
National Assn of Counties - Volunteer Toolbox The National Association of Counties (NACo), along with its affiliate, The National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government (NAVPLG)… more	Adult Volunteer Applications, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks		2012
Book to Action- Hayward Public Library, CA Learn about Book to Action, an innovative approach to convening a book discussion, author event and service projects that benefits the community.	Publicity and Promotion	Book to action, books to action, book discussion, Book Club, graphic design, marketing	2012
Book to Action- Oceanside Public Library, CA Learn about Book to Action, an innovative approach to convening a book discussion, author event and service projects that benefits the community.	Publicity and Promotion	paws to help, book discussion, Book to action, books to action, graphic design, children	2012
Juvenile Detention Facility Tutoring Program Flyer - Yolo County, CA The Yolo County Library and Yolo County Probation Department are partnering to provide literacy services to youth incarcerated at the Juvenile… more	Publicity and Promotion	adult literacy	2012
Six-Week Tutor/Learner Match Review - Nevada County, CA Document used by Nevada County Library's literacy program to follow up with a volunteer tutor six weeks after they've been matched with an… more	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Adult Literacy		2012
Volunteer Agreement: ESL Conversation Club Coordinator - San Jose, CA Document outlines roles, responsibilities and timeline for volunteers in charge of coordinating ESL Conversation Clubs. Includes signature lines for… more	Volunteer Agreements	leadership, coordinator, ESL, ESL conversation circle	2012
Volunteer Handbook - Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach Public Library's Volunteer Handbook.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies, handbook, policy and procedures	2011
Computer Coach Name Badge - Huntington Beach, CA Name Badges worn by Huntington Beach Public Library's Computer Coach volunteers.	Publicity and Promotion	computer coach, name badge	2011
St. Helena Community Arts Volunteer Engagement Work Plan - CA This work plan describes the St. Helena Public Library Community Arts initiative which aims to extend its reach into new areas of the community… more	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	arts, volunteer engagement, work plan	2011
Volunteer Handbook - Kern County, CA Packet of background, policies and guidelines materials for volunteers.	Volunteer Handbooks	handbook, policies, guidelines	2011
Adult Literacy Workplan- San Jose Public Library, CA This work plan created by San Jose Public Library describes outreach strategies to advance the Partners in Reading (PAR) adult literacy program.… more	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	adult literacy, work plan, outreach	2011
Volunteer Guide - Yolo County Library, CA Packet of materials including background, policies and procedures.	Volunteer Handbooks	handbook, policies, guidelines, procedures	2011
Homework Help Work Plan - Torrance Public Library, CA The Torrance Public Library Homework Help program seeks the following outcomes: Students will be better prepared for exams and achieve better grades… more	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	after-school, tutor, homework	2011
Staff Guide to Volunteer Engagement - Yolo County Library, CA Volunteer engagement background, responsibilities, policies, procedures and expectations for library staff.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks	staff, procedures, guidelines	2011
Demonstrating ROI (Return on Investment) in Volunteer Engagement You know your volunteers do valuable work -- but how do you know which of their results will be most compelling to the decision makers in your… more	Capacity Building, Engaging Staff and Unions	Video, program evaluation, outcome measurement	2011
Outreach Ambassador Work Plan- Marin County Library, CA The Marin County Library plan to expand outreach ambassadors seeks to garner additional volunteers, increased awareness of the library and its role… more	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	outreach ambassadors, promotion, advocacy	2011