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Job Classification Descriptions - Beaverton City Library OR This matrix was created by the Beaverton City Library to clarify the volunteer engagement roles of employees based on their employee… more	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions	matrix, staff buy-in, volunteer staff relations, staff roles	2024
New Volunteer Onboarding Survey - Cedar Rapids IA This survey is used by the Cedar Rapids Iowa Public Library about 90 days after a volunteer begins their service in order to ascertain how well the… more	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys	2024
10+ Volunteer Appreciation Ideas That Actually Work Ways to think about volunteer recognition.	Volunteer Recognition	appreciation	2024
Volunteer Orientation Packet - Sherwood OR Policy handbook used with volunteers by the City of Sherwood Oregon.	Volunteer Handbooks, Confidentiality Policies	policies, procedures, Confidentiality, orientation, Agreement, volunteer agreement	2024
Volunteer Code of Conduct - Multnomah County Library OR Volunteer Code of Conduct used by the Multnomah County Library in Oregon.	Volunteer Handbooks	Conduct, code of conduct	2024
Ten Tips for Getting a Volunteer Survey Completed Tips to help you get a better return on the surveys you send.	Strategic Planning, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	surveys	2024
Volunteer Handbook - Multnomah County Library (OR) Newly revised 2024 Volunteer Handbook from the Multnomah County Library, Oregon.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies, procedures	2024
Program Presenter Volunteer Application - Arlington Heights Memorial Library Do you have potential volunteers who approach you to present a program for you? Here's application used by the Arlington Heights Memorial… more	Adult Volunteer Applications	Program Presenter, programs	2024
Program Presenter Volunteer Application - Pikes Peak Library District Do you have potential volunteers who approach you to present a program for you? Here's application used by the Arlington Heights Memorial… more	Adult Volunteer Applications	Program Presenter, programs	2024
Volunteer Appreciation Plan - Indianapolis Public Library Indianapolis Public Library's Volunteer Recognition Plan, 2024.	Volunteer Recognition	recognition	2024
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
16 Smart Questions to Ask Volunteers Before They Start Tobi Johnson lays out 16 great interview questions.	Volunteer Screening / Interviewing		2024
Therapy Dog Engagement Materials - Columbus OH These documents are used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library in when engaging pets and their owners in their Reading Buddies program: Pet Owner… more	Volunteer Handbooks, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	Pet Therapy, reading, liability, dogs	2024
PAWS to Read - Pleasanton CA The Pleasanton (CA) Library has a PAWS to Read program. They partner with the local humane society, which actually does the volunteer… more	Volunteer Handbooks	Paws to Read, dog, reading, Pet Therapy	2024
Staff Focus Group Format - Los Angeles Public Library Recently the Los Angeles Public Library's Volunteer Engagement department pulled together a group of 12 of their 70+ Branch Managers to gather… more	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	focus group, staff buy-in, Friends	2024
Best Volunteer Management Software A comparison of volunteer management system products.	Volunteer Management Systems	Data Management, Record Keeping	2024
17 Top Volunteer Management Software Options for Nonprofits Comparison of 17 volunteer management systems.	Volunteer Management Systems	Tracking, Reporting, vms, Data Management	2024
19 Top Volunteer Management Tools for Nonprofits & Schools Reviews of 19 volunteer management systems.	Volunteer Management Systems	Data Management, vms, Tracking, Reporting	2024
Volunteer Coordinator Task/Classification Matrix - Multnomah County Library (OR) This matrix was created by the Multnomah County Library to clarify the volunteer engagement roles of employees based on their employee… more	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions	matrix, staff roles, volunteer staff relations, staff buy-in	2024
Tutor & Learner Responsibilities - Carlsbad CA These lists of responsibilities are used in preparing new adult learners and volunteer tutors for their roles at the Carlsbad City Library Literacy… more	Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Agreements, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	adult literacy, literacy	2023