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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Statement of Ethics for Library Trustees - Cedar Rapids IA
Ethics statement approved by Cedar Rapids Public Library's board in 2022. |
Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Agreements | Board, Trustees, Ethics | 2022 |
Adult Volunteer Application - Lincoln City OR
Online volunteer application used by the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City Oregon |
Adult Volunteer Applications | Application | 2022 |
Volunteer Exit Survey - London Public Library
Volunteer Exit Survey used by the London Public Library, Ontario, Canada |
Volunteer Handbooks | surveys, Exit, Exit Interview | 2022 |
7 Tips for Managing Volunteers
Tips for conflict resolution when working with volunteers, and for dealing with challenging volunteers. |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | conflict, challenging, problem | 2022 |
Volunteer Appreciation: Not just a week, but a culture
National Volunteer Appreciation Week (which always falls on the third week of April) can be a helpful reminder to get intentional about thanking… more |
Volunteer Recognition | recognition | 2022 |
RoundUp: Best Volunteer Management Software
A 2022 summary comparing currently available volunteer management software systems from VolunteerPro. |
Volunteer Management Systems | Record Keeping | 2022 |
Annual Volunteer Engagement Report - Los Angeles Public Library
2020-2021 annual report on volunteer engagement of the Los Angeles Public Library. |
Publicity and Promotion | Reporting, annual report | 2022 |
Best Volunteer Management Software
Comparison of some volunteer management database systems. |
Volunteer Management Systems | Record Keeping | 2022 |
Volunteer Personal Appearance Guidelines - Dauphin County PA
Policy used to describe volunteer appearance -- includes a list of what's appropriate and what's not. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policy, dress code | 2021 |
VMS Features Comparison - Volgistics/Volunteer Impact - Portland OR
This VMS features comparison spreadsheet was created by an Oregon colleague it to compare their current VMS, Volgistics, and the one they planned to… more |
Volunteer Management Systems | Record Keeping, Tracking | 2021 |
Diversity Statement - Indianapolis Public Library IN
Statement of Diversity from the Indianapolis Public Library. |
Volunteer Handbooks | diversity, equity, inclusion, policy | 2021 |
Volunteer Application Form - Fresno County CA
Fresno County Library's volunteer application revised in 2021. |
Adult Volunteer Applications, Teen Volunteer Applications | Application | 2021 |
Volunteer Exit Interview Survey - Barrie Public Library - Canada
Survey used for exiting volunteers by the Barrie Public Library. Created to be used in SurveyMonkey or other online survey format. |
Volunteer Handbooks | Exit, Exit Interview | 2021 |
Volunteer Handbook - Fresno County Library, CA
Volunteer Handbook for Fresno County Library revised 2021. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policies, policy and procedures | 2021 |
Phased Reopening Plan - Ann Arbor MI
Scroll down in this link to find Ann Arbor's phased re-opening plan during the pandemic. |
Volunteer Handbooks | COVID-19 | 2021 |
Volunteer Guidebook - Hillsboro Public Library OR
Volunteer Guidebook developed by the Hillsboro Public Library in Oregon to give volunteers the information they need. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policies, procedures | 2021 |
Volunteer Time Record - Fresno County Library, CA
Volunteer Time Record of Fresno County Library revised 2021. |
Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Management Systems | timesheet | 2021 |
Memorandum of Understanding - Template
Template for a Memorandum of Understanding from the Centers for Disease Control. |
Volunteer Agreements | MOU | 2021 |
Volunteer Program Policy - London, Ontario, Canada
Volunteer Policy from the London Public Library, Ontario, Canada. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policy | 2021 |
Volunteer COVID-19 Waiver - Huntington Beach CA
Waiver form for volunteer signature during COVID-19 pandemic |
Volunteer Handbooks | COVID-19, policy and procedure, policy, Waiver | 2021 |