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Learn more about best practices in volunteer recruitment and engagement, and how to get the results you need.

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
What Do Volunteers Want? This article discusses the importance of following up with volunteers -- keeping them in the loop through good communication.	Capacity Building, Engaging High Impact Volunteers	communications, followup	2020
Volunteer Ethics & Risk Management: Should You Bring Volunteers In? This blogpost on ethics and volunteer liability and risk management was prepared by Toby Johnson during the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020. It serves as… more	Staff Training	Risk Management, liability, Liability Waiver	2020
Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matter for Nonprofits This article from the National Council of Nonprofits not only describes the issue, but suggests ways to start making changes, and provides a number… more	Capacity Building, Staff Training	racism, diversity, inclusion	2020
Social Media & Blog Content Guidelines for Staff & Volunteers - CMBCL, OR This document is used by Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries to provide guidelines for staff and volunteers who are assisting with community… more	Engaging High Impact Volunteers, Job Specific Volunteer Training, Staff Training	social media, blog	2020
COVID-19 Safety Protocols Training Powerpoint - Gail Borden PL, IL This powerpoint was developed by the Gail Borden Public Library in Illinois to as part of its training for volunteers about safety issues and… more	Capacity Building	COVID-19	2020
Adopt-A-Shelf Job List - Cedar Rapids Public Library IA This is the Job List for volunteers who "Adopt-A-Shelf" at the Cedar Rapids Iowa Public Library. A related document is the Adopt-A-Shelf… more	Job Specific Volunteer Training	Shelving	2020
Are Young People Replacing Older People as the Key Volunteering Group? A brief look at volunteering trends and key takeaways during COVID-19.	Baby Boomers, Capacity Building, Millennials, Staff Training	COVID-19, generations, Millennials	2020
Book Drop Helper and Sorter Training Video #1 - Boulder CO This video was created as a portion of the training for Book Drop Helper and Sorter Volunteers returning to service during COVID-19. The training… more	Job Specific Volunteer Training	COVID-19, Book Drop	2020
Skills Based Volunteerism 201: Project Scoping and Planning This 1 hour archived webinar on preparing for skills-based volunteerism was presented by Serve Ohio in January 2020.	Engaging High Impact Volunteers, Capacity Building, Staff Training	Skilled Volunteers, Skills Based Volunteers, high-impact volunteers	2020
Homebound Delivery Volunteer Safety Requirements Sign-Off Sheet - Boulder CO This list of safety requirements was created for Boulder Colorado Homebound Delivery volunteers returning to service during COVID-19. The volunteer… more	Job Specific Volunteer Training, Capacity Building	Homebound, COVID-19	2020
Virtual Volunteer Orientation - San Jose CA This online training was developed to introduce new volunteers to the San José Public Library and provide a basic overview of the volunteer policies… more	Engaging High Impact Volunteers, Capacity Building	virtual volunteer, virtual, orientation, Volunteer Orientation	2020
Equity Diversity Inclusion & Antiracism Toolkit - Oregon Library Association Toolkit developed by the Oregon Library Association in 2020.	Staff Training	equity, diversity, inclusion	2020
Tech Made Easy - Instructional Guides (Includes Zoom) These new Tech Guides are now available for public use. They contain step-by-step instructions on how to teach seniors, who are often late-tech… more	Capacity Building, Job Specific Volunteer Training	tech coach, tech tutor	2020
Virtual Homework Help Coach Online Training - San Jose CA During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, San Jose Public Library moved it's homework help program online. This is the online training they use to train the… more	Job Specific Volunteer Training	Homework Help, COVID-19	2020
Developing a Successful Intern Program Interns can be a godsend to any nonprofit. Depending on their background, they may be as valuable as paid staff and their main goals are typically… more	Staff Training, Capacity Building	intern, internship	2020
The Ellis Archive - The Susan J. Ellis Foundation The archive primarily consists of digitized documents from Susan J. Ellis' personal resource library. Focused on Susan’s passion -- the… more	Staff Training		2020
Volunteer Safety Training - Orange CA Powerpoint developed by the Orange Public Library during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic to assist with training volunteers on safety procedures.	Volunteer Orientation	COVID-19	2020
Recognizing Racism in Volunteer Engagement - MAVA Important food for thought from the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration	Staff Training, Capacity Building	inclusive, racism, Recruitment, diversity	2020
Building Better COVID-Related Volunteer Roles VolunteerPro's approach to re-tooling our volunteer engagement during COVID-19. Includes a template for a Quick-n-Dirty Needs Assessment.	Staff Training, Capacity Building	job descriptions, COVID-19, needs assessment	2020
Systemic Exclusion in Volunteer Engagement The vast majority of managers of volunteers absolutely abhor deliberate acts of racism and want to be more inclusive. Since they don’t engage in… more	Capacity Building, Staff Training	racism, inclusive, diversity, Recruitment	2020