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.
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How to Find a VMS System That Actually Meets Your Needs
There are a lot of VMS choices out there, probably something for every program, depending on your size and budget. This brief article provides things… more |
Volunteer Management Systems | Record Keeping, Data Management | 2019 |
14 Volunteer Interview Questions
A good place to start when planning your volunteer interview practices. Find more resources in this Clearinghouse by selecting the "Interviewing… more |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing | screening | 2015 |
The Volunteer Perspective - Industry Insights 2019
Sterling Volunteers surveyed over 7,000 volunteers to get their thoughts and opinions on a wide range of important topics facing nonprofits… more |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing, Volunteer Recognition | background checks | 2019 |
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 |
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 |
Guidelines for Virtual Recognition - San Jose Public Library CA
San Jose Public Library developed these guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 in order to guide staff in recognition of volunteers… more |
Volunteer Recognition, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | recognition, COVID-19 | 2020 |
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 - 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 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 |
Annual Volunteer Survey - Cedar Rapids Public Library IA
This volunteer survey is used annually by the Cedar Rapids Iowa Public Library. |
Strategic Planning, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 2020 |
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 |
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 |
Volunteer Handbook - City of Boulder CO
This is the recently revised (2019) handbook for the volunteer program for the City of Boulder Colorado. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policies | 2020 |
Volunteer Management Software Comparisons
Three well-known consultants in the volunteer engagement field created reviews of a variety of volunteer management software platforms to assist… more |
Volunteer Management Systems | Data Management, Tracking | 2020 |
Annual Report to Library Leadership on Volunteer Engagement - San Jose CA
This is San Jose Public Library's volunteer engagement program annual presentation made to library decision makers. Note that it goes beyond… more |
Publicity and Promotion | annual report, Data Management, statistics | 2020 |
Annual Volunteer Feedback Survey - San Jose Public Library CA
This is the survey used in 2020 by the San Jose Public Library's volunteer engagement team to gather information from their volunteers for reporting. |
Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Strategic Planning | surveys, annual report | 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 |
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 |
Volunteer Engagement Specialist Job Description - Indianapolis IN
This is the job description for the person who plays the volunteer engagement coordinator role at the Indianapolis Public Library. Updated in 2020 |
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions | 2020 | |
Library Volunteer Coordinator - City of Orange CA
This is the job description for the City of Orange (CA) library's volunteer Coordinator. |
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions | 2020 |