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Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
Form for Staff to Request Volunteers - Sherwood OR This form is used by the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator in Sherwood Oregon for staff to request volunteers. See an example from Arlington Heights… more	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	forms, request volunteers	2022
Form for Staff to Request Volunteers - Arlington Heights IL Form used by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's Volunteer Engagement Coordinator for staff to request volunteers. See another example from… more	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	forms, request volunteers	2022
Five Survey Templates to Measure Volunteer and Board Satisfaction Volunteers are valuable assets who put in their time, effort, and sweat to nurture the lifeblood of the organization. Therefore, it's important to… more	Strategic Planning, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys	2019
Fingerprinting Procedures - San Jose, CA San Jose Public Library requires volunteers age 18 and over who work directly with children be fingerprinted. This is their procedures document for… more	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	fingerprinting, liability, background checks	2011
ESL Conversation Club Kit - San Jose, CA ESL Conversation Club Kit. Developed by the San Jose Public Library, this “kit” is available for volunteer facilitators to use each time they come… more	Job Specific Volunteer Training	interview	2013
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
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
Diversity Statement - Indianapolis Public Library IN Statement of Diversity from the Indianapolis Public Library.	Volunteer Handbooks	diversity, equity, inclusion, policy	2021
Diagnosing the causes of volunteer recruitment problems Tips from Jayne Cravens to help you solve your volunteer recruitment problems.	Volunteer Recruitment	recruit	2022
Developing Volunteer Orientation Programs This section of "The Community Toolbox" will help you think through and design your organizational orientation for volunteers.	Volunteer Orientation	Volunteer Orientation, volunteer training	2013
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
Criminal Records Check Policy - Portland OR Policy on criminal history background checks for volunteers from the Multnomah County Library in Oregon.	Volunteer Handbooks	policy, background checks, criminal background check	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
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
COVID Liability Release Form - Sherwood OR Form used by the City of Sherwood for volunteers during COVID-19.	Volunteer Handbooks	COVID-19, Form	2021
Coordinator Volunteer Services - Palos Verdes Library District, CA Sample part time staff job description for the Palos Verdes Library District's Volunteer Coordinator position.	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions	volunteer coordinator	2010
Consent Waiver & Sign-in Sheet - Sherwood OR Form used by the City of Sherwood Oregon as a sign-in sheet and waiver for participants in a project.	Volunteer Handbooks	Waiver, Form	2022
Confidentiality Policy - San Bernardino County, CA Confidentiality policy for review by volunteers before signing their volunteer agreement.	Confidentiality Policies	Confidentiality Policy	2010
Confidentiality of Customer Records Form - Ontario, California This document from the Ontario City Library states their Confidentiality policy for Customer Records, and provides a space for both employees and… more	Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Handbooks	Confidentiality Forms	2014
Confidentiality Agreement - Huntington Beach, CA Form signed by Volunteers regarding confidentiality of library information.	Confidentiality Policies	Form, Confidentiality, policy and procedure	2011