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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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Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
Challenging the Status Quo: Rethinking the Value of Volunteers What if the way nonprofits and companies are currently engaging volunteers is all wrong? How can we make sure we’re strategically involving the core… more	Strategic Planning, Capacity Building, Engaging Staff and Unions		2014
Whom Don't We Ask to Volunteer? We all know the common wisdom (backed up by research, actually) that the number one reason people volunteer or give money is because they were asked… more	Volunteer Recruitment	Recruitment	2014
Volunteer Exit Interview Example Without a library example of a volunteer Exit Interview, we found this one which can be used as an initial template.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks	Volunteer Recognition	2013
Youth Volunteer Application - Huntington Beach, CA This Youth Vlunteer Application from Huntington Beach includes information for the adult, and requires an adult signature.	Teen Volunteer Applications	teen volunteers, youth volunteers, Application, forms	2013
Developing Volunteer Orientation Programs This section of "The Community Toolbox" will help you think through and design your organizational orientation for volunteers.	Volunteer Orientation	Volunteer Orientation, volunteer training	2013
Volunteer Application - Oakland, CA Volunteer Application form used by Oakland Public Library. Includes a liability waiver and confidentiality statement for the volunteer to sign.	Adult Volunteer Applications	Form, Liability Waiver, Confidentiality Statement	2013
ESL Conversation Club Kit - San Jose, CA ESL Conversation Club Kit. Developed by the San Jose Public Library, this “kit” is available for volunteer facilitators to use each time they come… more	Job Specific Volunteer Training	interview	2013
Targeted Recruitment Plan You want the perfect volunteer for each position -- don't settle for someone who's not right for the job. Instead of passive recruitment -- I.e., "… more	Volunteer Recruitment	Template, job descriptions, Volunteer Recruitment	2013
Reference Check Questions - Oakland Public Library, CA Checking References on potential volunteers? Here’s a list of Reference Check questions you can use in your phone calls developed by the Oakland… more	Volunteer Recruitment, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	reference check	2013
Teen Volunteer Application - Oakland Public Library, CA Teen Volunteer Application -- includes Permission form for parent/guardian signature.	Teen Volunteer Applications	Teen, Application, Form	2013
Staff Volunteer Application - Oceanside, CA Some libraries allow their staff to volunteer at the library, and some don't. Oceanside does allow it under certain circumstances, and this is… more	Adult Volunteer Applications		2013
Volunteer Agreement: ESL Conversation Club Coordinator - San Jose, CA Document outlines roles, responsibilities and timeline for volunteers in charge of coordinating ESL Conversation Clubs. Includes signature lines for… more	Volunteer Agreements	leadership, coordinator, ESL, ESL conversation circle	2012
Interview Questions: ESL Conversation Club Coordinator - San Jose, CA Sample interview questions for the volunteer position - ESL Conversation Club Coordinator.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers	ESL, coordinator, skilled, ESL conversation cirle	2012
Guidelines for Volunteers Working with Children - Huntington Beach, CA This document contains a signature line for the volunteer to sign saying they understand appropriate behaviors when working with children at the… more	Volunteer Agreements, Volunteer Handbooks	policies, liability	2012
Background Checks Procedure - Huntington Beach, CA This brief document identifies which volunteer positions require a background check, and outlines the process for doing it.	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	background checks, policies	2012
Volunteer Handbook - Paso Robles City Library, CA Paso Robles' newly completed (July 2012) Volunteer Handbook includes volunteer program mission statement and objectives, expectations and… more	Volunteer Handbooks	policies	2012
Goal Setting Worksheet Need a format for setting goals and developing action plans for your program? Here's a template from VolunteerMatch.	Strategic Planning		2012
National Assn of Counties - Volunteer Toolbox The National Association of Counties (NACo), along with its affiliate, The National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government (NAVPLG)… more	Adult Volunteer Applications, Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks		2012
Book to Action- Hayward Public Library, CA Learn about Book to Action, an innovative approach to convening a book discussion, author event and service projects that benefits the community.	Publicity and Promotion	Book to action, books to action, book discussion, Book Club, graphic design, marketing	2012
Book to Action- Oceanside Public Library, CA Learn about Book to Action, an innovative approach to convening a book discussion, author event and service projects that benefits the community.	Publicity and Promotion	paws to help, book discussion, Book to action, books to action, graphic design, children	2012