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.

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Don't Just Recognize Volunteers, Invest in Them ... and in Yourself
Rather than spending time and money on the typical recognition event or gift, consider taking the time to recognize their talents and invest in your… more
Volunteer Recognition recognition 2018
Sample Interview Questions for Volunteers - VolunteerMatch
Shared by Jennifer Bennett of VolunteerMatch during her June 27, 2018 webinar: New Volunteer Manager's Toolkit.
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Volunteer Screening / Interviewing interview 2018
Sample Confidentiality Agreement - VolunteerMatch
Shared by Jennifer Bennett of VolunteerMatch during her June 27, 2018 webinar: New Volunteer Manager's Toolkit.
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Confidentiality PoliciesVolunteer Handbooks Confidentiality 2018
Volunteer Program Evaluation Checklist - VolunteerMatch
Shared by Jennifer Bennett of VolunteerMatch during her June 27, 2018 webinar: New Volunteer Manager's Toolkit.
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Volunteer HandbooksStaff Training 2018
CRM Integration - Idealware
Your library or nonprofit interacts with a lot of people, from program participants to donors to volunteers to board members. A good Constituent… more
Volunteer Management Systems Record Keeping, Data Management 2018
Volunteer Engagement Roles
This matrix, developed by Carla Lehn, identifies organizational roles to be played in in achieving successful volunteer engagement. From the director… more
Staff Guides for Working with VolunteersCapacity BuildingEngaging Staff and UnionsStaff Training Director, Board, volunteer coordinator 2018
Building Capacity Through Volunteer Leadership
In a world where people are increasingly time poor, volunteering competes with work, family and leisure activities. As a result, many individuals are… more
Capacity BuildingEngaging High Impact Volunteers leadership 2018
Volunteer Handbook - Buckeye Public Library, AZ
This volunteer handbook was updated in 2017 by the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona.
Volunteer Handbooks handbook, policies 2017
Emergency Contact Form - Buckeye Public Library, AZ
Here's a good example of a emergency contact form for volunteers from the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona.
Volunteer Handbooks Template 2017
VolunTeen Application & Agreement - Roseville Public Library, CA
This Teen volunteer application and agreement was developed and used by the Roseville, CA Public Library for the summer of 2017.
Teen Volunteer ApplicationsVolunteer Agreements Teen, Application, Agreement 2017
Teen Interview Questions -- Roseville Public Library, CA
Sample interview questions for VolunTeens at the Roseville, CA Public Library.
Teen Volunteer ApplicationsVolunteer Screening / InterviewingInterviewing Volunteers 2017
Taproot Pro Bono Projects Catalog
This document provided by the Taproot Foundation will give you an idea of some of the projects you could hope to recruit a pro bono or skills-based… more
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers Skilled Volunteers, Skills Based Volunteers, Pro Bono 2017
Sample Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Job Description
Sample job description for a volunteer engagement coordinator (drafted by Carla Lehn).
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions volunteer coordinator 2017
A Letter to Nonprofits that Want to Hire a Volunteer Manager
A terrific brief piece by Elisa Kosarin on things to consider when preparing to hire a volunteer engagement coordinator.
Volunteer Coordinator Interview QuestionsVolunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions volunteer coordinator 2017
Online Volunteer Management Software Expo
This October, 2016 VolunteerPro archived webinar, “Online Volunteer Management Software Expo,” included presenters from five Volunteer Management… more
Volunteer Management Systems 2017
50 Project Ideas for Skilled Volunteers That Build Your Capacity
A great list of potential roles for skills based volunteers.
Staff Guides for Working with VolunteersVolunteer Recruitment Skilled Volunteers 2017
Adult Volunteer Application - Buckeye Library, AZ
This is the adult volunteer application used by the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona.
Adult Volunteer Applications Application 2017
Library Volunteer Guidelines & Procedures - Chandler AZ
Volunteer Guidelines and Procedures used and shared by the Chandler Public Library in Arizona.
Volunteer Handbooks policies, procedures 2017
Branch Volunteer Liaison - Yuma County Library AZ
The Yuma County Library District has a staff member at each of their branches who plays the role of Branch Volunteer Liaison for their branch. The… more
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers 2017
Teen Volunteer Agreement - Buckeye Public Library, AZ
This document shared by the Buckeye Arizona Library System delineates the library's expectations of teen volunteers, and provides a place for… more
Teen Volunteer ApplicationsVolunteer Agreements Teen 2017