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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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 Applications, Volunteer Agreements | Teen, Application, Agreement | 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 |
Teen Interview Questions -- Roseville Public Library, CA
Sample interview questions for VolunTeens at the Roseville, CA Public Library. |
Teen Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing, Interviewing Volunteers | 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 Questions, Volunteer 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 Volunteers, Volunteer 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 | |
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 Volunteers, Capacity Building, Engaging Staff and Unions, Staff 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 Building, Engaging High Impact Volunteers | leadership | 2018 |
Volunteer Annual Report Infographic - Ann Arbor MI
2018 Annual Report on volunteer engagement for the Ann Arbor (MI) District Library. |
Publicity and Promotion | annual report, infographic | 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 |
Volunteer Application Form - Harrisburg PA
Volunteer application form used by the Dauphin County Library system in Pennsylvania |
Adult Volunteer Applications, Teen Volunteer Applications | Application | 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 |
Volunteer Annual Report Infographic - Arlington TX
Infographic annual report on volunteer engagement from the Arlington Texas Public Library |
Publicity and Promotion | annual report | 2018 |
Directory of Volunteer Engagement Professional Associations by Geographic Region
Looking for a place to meet up with other volunteer engagement professionals for networking and problem solving? A list of DOVIAs (Directors of… more |
Capacity Building, Staff Training | DOVIA, Professional Development, Professional Association | 2018 |
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 |
Volunteer Service Agreemenmt - Oceanside, CA
Oceanside (CA) Public Library's volunteer agreement -- includes their confidentiality policy. |
Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Agreements | Confidentiality Policy | 2018 |