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Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
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
Return on Investment Worksheet & Infographic Template California's Get Involved Regional Leaders develop networking and training events for library volunteer engagement coordinators in their regions… more	Publicity and Promotion	ROI, annual report	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
Group Volunteer Interviews The London Public Library has begun group interviews for volunteers. They have started with 4 potential volunteers in an interview group, but are… more	Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	Interview Questions	2023
Visiting Library Service Client Intake Form - Barrie Public Library Form used by the Barrie Public Library to gather information from new potential users of their Visiting Library Service.	Confidentiality Policies	Homebound, Home delivery, visiting library	2023
Volunteer Handbook - Dayton Ohio Volunteer Handbook revised in 2023 shared by the Dayton Metro Library.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies	2023
The Role of the Volunteer Coordinator Indianapolis Public Library's take on the role of the volunteer coordinator.	Volunteer Coordinator Job Descriptions		2023
Volunteer Reference Check Questions - Kitchener Public Library Volunteer Reference Check questions used by the Kitchener Public Library for their English Conversation Circle volunteers.	Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	reference check, Form	2022
Adult Volunteer Application - Arlington Heights IL Online application form used by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library	Adult Volunteer Applications	Application	2022
7 Tips for Managing Volunteers Tips for conflict resolution when working with volunteers, and for dealing with challenging volunteers.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	conflict, challenging, problem	2022
Adult Volunteer Application - Lincoln City OR Online volunteer application used by the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City Oregon	Adult Volunteer Applications	Application	2022
RoundUp: Best Volunteer Management Software A 2022 summary comparing currently available volunteer management software systems from VolunteerPro.	Volunteer Management Systems	Record Keeping	2022
Volunteer Exit Survey - London Public Library Volunteer Exit Survey used by the London Public Library, Ontario, Canada	Volunteer Handbooks	surveys, Exit, Exit Interview	2022
Best Volunteer Management Software Comparison of some volunteer management database systems.	Volunteer Management Systems	Record Keeping	2022
Volunteer Appreciation: Not just a week, but a culture National Volunteer Appreciation Week (which always falls on the third week of April) can be a helpful reminder to get intentional about thanking… more	Volunteer Recognition	recognition	2022
Best Volunteer Management Software Comparison A comparison of some currently available systems for managing volunteer information.	Volunteer Management Systems	Record Keeping	2022
Annual Volunteer Engagement Report - Los Angeles Public Library 2020-2021 annual report on volunteer engagement of the Los Angeles Public Library.	Publicity and Promotion	Reporting, annual report	2022