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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Return on Investment Infographic Template - EXAMPLE C
This is one sample implementation of the Get Involved Initiative's Volunteer Engagement Worksheet and Return on Investment Template. California's Get… more |
Publicity and Promotion | ROI, annual report | 2018 |
Return on Investment Infographic Template - EXAMPLE B
This is one sample implementation of the Get Involved Initiative's Volunteer Engagement Worksheet and Return on Investment Template. California's Get… more |
Publicity and Promotion | ROI, annual report | 2018 |
Return on Investment Infographic Template - EXAMPLE A
This is one sample implementation of the Get Involved Initiative's Volunteer Engagement Worksheet and Return on Investment Template. California's Get… more |
Publicity and Promotion | ROI, annual report | 2018 |
Return on Investment Infographic Template #3
This is one of 3 templates you can use to report annual statistics and return on investment of your volunteer program. Each of the 3 templates varies… more |
Publicity and Promotion, Capacity Building, Staff Training | ROI, annual report | 2019 |
Return on Investment Infographic Template #2
This is one of 3 templates you can use to report annual statistics and return on investment of your volunteer program. Each of the 3 templates varies… more |
Publicity and Promotion, Capacity Building, Staff Training | ROI, annual report | 2019 |
Return on Investment Infographic Template #1
This is one of 3 templates you can use to report annual statistics and return on investment of your volunteer program. Each of the 3 templates varies… more |
Publicity and Promotion, Capacity Building, Staff Training | ROI, annual report | 2019 |
Reference Check Questions - Oakland Public Library, CA
Checking References on potential volunteers? Here’s a list of Reference Check questions you can use in your phone calls developed by the Oakland… more |
Volunteer Recruitment, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing | reference check | 2013 |
Records Retention Practices - Indianapolis Public Library IN
This procedure is used by the Indianapolis Public Library for record retention for support programs and volunteer resources. |
Volunteer Handbooks | Record Keeping, policies, procedures, retention | 2022 |
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 |
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 |
PAWS to Read - Pleasanton CA
The Pleasanton (CA) Library has a PAWS to Read program. They partner with the local humane society, which actually does the volunteer… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | Paws to Read, dog, reading, Pet Therapy | 2024 |
Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form -- Buckeye Public Library, AZ
Shared by the Buckeye Public Library in Arizona, this Consent form for parents of volunteering teens is worth a look. |
Teen Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Agreements | Teen, Template | 2017 |
Outreach Work Plan- San Jose Public Library, CA
The outreach plan developed by the San Jose Public Library seeks the following outcomes: the community perceives library as an important, vibrant and… more |
Volunteer Engagement Workplans | outreach, advocacy, promotion | 2011 |
Outreach Ambassador Workplan - Marin County, CA
Work plan created by Marin County Library to prepare for creating a volunteer outreach ambassador program. |
Volunteer Engagement Workplans | outreach | 2010 |
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 |
Organization Strategic Plan featuring Volunteerism Goals
Check out the American Diabetes Association's Strategic Plan, which calls our actual goals for the volunteer program on pages 22 - 24. |
Strategic Planning | 2015 | |
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 Recruitment, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 2023 |
New Volunteer Onboarding Survey - Cedar Rapids IA
This survey is used by the Cedar Rapids Iowa Public Library about 90 days after a volunteer begins their service in order to ascertain how well the… more |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 2024 |
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 | |
Minor Volunteer Waiver - Fresno County, CA
Sample waiver form for a parent to sign to allow their minor child to volunteer at the Fresno County Library. |
Teen Volunteer Applications | Form, Teen, Minor, Waiver, Risk Management | 2011 |