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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |
Volunteer Handbook - Multnomah County Library (OR)
Newly revised 2024 Volunteer Handbook from the Multnomah County Library, Oregon. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policies, procedures | 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 | 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 |
Staff Volunteer Appreciation Survey - Cedar Rapids IA
The Cedar Rapids Public Library uses this survey to gain feedback about volunteer engagement from staff. A wonderful tool to collect important data.… more |
Volunteer Recognition | surveys | 2023 |
Volunteer Onboarding Checklist - Oklahoma City OK
Need a checklist of things to remember and steps to take when bringing on new volunteers? These two documents from the Oklahoma City Metropolitan… more |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | interview, onboarding | 2023 |
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 |
Volunteer Recognition Survey - City of Corona CA
Volunteer Recognition Survey used by the City of Corona California |
Strategic Planning, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | surveys | 2023 |
Role Descriptions for Branch Volunteer Coordinators - Columbus OH
These outlines are used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library volunteer services office to describe the roles of volunteer engagement coordinators in… more |
Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions | branch coordinator | 2023 |
Volunteer Handbook - Charlotte Mecklenberg Library - NC
Charlotte Mecklenberg Library's Volunteer Handbook updated May, 2023. |
Volunteer Handbooks | policies | 2023 |
All About You Questionnaire - Charlotte-Mecklenberg NC
This form is used at the Charlotte-Mecklenberg library to help get to know their volunteers better. |
Volunteer Screening / Interviewing, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers | Lived experience, surveys | 2023 |