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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Youth Volunteer Application - Huntington Beach, CA
This Youth Vlunteer Application from Huntington Beach includes information for the adult, and requires an adult signature. |
Teen Volunteer Applications | teen volunteers, youth volunteers, Application, forms | 2013 |
Youth Protection Policy - Indianapolis IN
Library Procedures for maintaining a safe and secure environment for young people who visit the Library or are involved in Library programs and… more |
Volunteer Handbooks | safety, children, Youth | 2020 |
Youth Library Volunteer Parental Agreement - Cedar Rapids IA
Developed and utilized by the Cedar Rapids Public Library in Iowa, this form lays out expectations and guidelines for teen volunteers and their… more |
Teen Volunteer Applications, Volunteer Agreements | Teen, guidelines, policies, Agreement | 2020 |
Young Adult Volunteer Application - Fresno County Library, CA
Young Adult/Teen application form used by Fresno County Library |
Teen Volunteer Applications | Teen, Application, Form | 2010 |
Worker's Comp Coverage/VolunteerAgreement - Paso Robles, CA
Describes both library and volunteer responsibilities of the volunteer relationship, including acknowledgement of Worker's Comp coverage. |
Volunteer Agreements | volunteer agreement, worker's comp, forms | 2011 |
Why Have Volunteer Department Goals Objectives and Actions?
Thoughts from Meridian Swift about the importance of planning for volunteer engagement. |
Strategic Planning | strategic planning, planning | 2019 |
Whom Don't We Ask to Volunteer?
We all know the common wisdom (backed up by research, actually) that the number one reason people volunteer or give money is because they were asked… more |
Volunteer Recruitment | Recruitment | 2014 |
When Recognition Hurts Recruitment (and what we might do about it)
Ask yourself if how you’re publicizing volunteer recognition might be sending an unwanted message to new potential recruits |
Volunteer Recognition | recognition | 2019 |
What Tax Free Benefits Can Nonprofits Give Volunteers?
This brief article suggests that offering rewards for volunteer work can entice people to work, but warns to make sure anything you provide won't be… more |
Volunteer Recognition | legal, tax, Gifts | 2024 |
Waiver & Release of Liability Specific to Covid-19 for Clients & 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 |
VolunteerMatch/LinkedIn Recruitment Partnership Instructions
VolunteerMatch and LinkedIn have teamed up to use both of their vast networks to help us recruit high skilled volunteers! Here’s how it works: • If… more |
Volunteer Recruitment, VolunteerMatch | Recruitment, online recruitment | 2014 |
VolunteerMatch FAQs
This document answers some frequently asked questions about using VolunteerMatch. |
VolunteerMatch, VolunteerMatch Tools and Resources | VolunteerMatch | 2010 |
Volunteer Time Record - Fresno County Library, CA
Volunteer Time Record of Fresno County Library revised 2021. |
Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Management Systems | timesheet | 2021 |
Volunteer Supervisor Survey - Arlington Heights IL
This brief survey is used to gather service information and anecdotes from staff working with volunteers that can be included in annual reports. |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 2023 |
Volunteer Service Agreement - California State Library
Volunteer Service Agreement to be signed by volunteer and section supervisor. |
Volunteer Agreements | Agreement | 2010 |
Volunteer Service Agreemenmt - Oceanside, CA
Oceanside (CA) Public Library's volunteer agreement -- includes their confidentiality policy. |
Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Agreements | Confidentiality Policy | 2018 |
Volunteer Screening Handbook - Volunteer Canada
Provides a very clear 10 step process for screening volunteers. |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing | interview | 2008 |
Volunteer Risk & Screening Levels - Barrie Public Library Ontario, Canada
This matrix, developed and used by the Barrie Public Library in Ontario Canada identifies 5 levels of risk associated with volunteer positions, and… more |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing, Volunteer Handbooks | Risk Management, background checks | 2021 |
Volunteer Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator
This worksheet will allow you to estimate your volunteer Return on Investment (ROI). |
Strategic Planning | ROI, Return on Investment | 2020 |
Volunteer Release Form - Austin Public Library - TX
This is the Volunteer Release Form developed and used by the Austin Texas Public Library. |
Volunteer Agreements, Volunteer Handbooks | Liability Waiver, liability, Risk Management | 2020 |