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Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
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
Confidentiality Agreement - Huntington Beach, CA Form signed by Volunteers regarding confidentiality of library information.	Confidentiality Policies	Form, Confidentiality, policy and procedure	2011
Human Resources Process for Volunteers - Monrovia, CA Step by step process volunteers in Monrovia follow to be finger printed and have TB, alcohol and drug tests completed.	Volunteer Handbooks	fingerprinting, human resources, TB Test	2011
Celebrate Collective Accomplishments, Not Volunteered Time Despite many obstacles, we tend to plan volunteer recognition events in a bubble of happiness. One day a year the executive director shows up and… more	Volunteer Recognition	recognition	2011
Volunteer Brochure - Paso Robles, CA Paso Robles library's volunteer recruitment brochure	Publicity and Promotion	Recruitment, brochure	2011
Volunteer Exit Clearance Form - California State Library Form to be used when a volunteer completes their assignment and is leaving the organization.	Volunteer Handbooks	Form, Exit	2011
Volunteer Opportunities Flyer -- Monrovia, CA Volunteer recruitment flyer used by Monrovia Public Library	Publicity and Promotion	Recruitment, brochure	2011
Computer Coach Poster 2 - Huntington Beach, CA Poster used in Huntington Beach to attract people who need the services of a computer coach.	Publicity and Promotion, Computer - Tech Coach	Poster, computer coach, Recruitment	2011
Volunteer Handbook - Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach Public Library's Volunteer Handbook.	Volunteer Handbooks	policies, handbook, policy and procedures	2011
Computer Coach Name Badge - Huntington Beach, CA Name Badges worn by Huntington Beach Public Library's Computer Coach volunteers.	Publicity and Promotion	computer coach, name badge	2011
St. Helena Community Arts Volunteer Engagement Work Plan - CA This work plan describes the St. Helena Public Library Community Arts initiative which aims to extend its reach into new areas of the community… more	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	arts, volunteer engagement, work plan	2011
Volunteer Handbook - Kern County, CA Packet of background, policies and guidelines materials for volunteers.	Volunteer Handbooks	handbook, policies, guidelines	2011
Adult Literacy Workplan- San Jose Public Library, CA This work plan created by San Jose Public Library describes outreach strategies to advance the Partners in Reading (PAR) adult literacy program.… more	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	adult literacy, work plan, outreach	2011
Volunteer Guide - Yolo County Library, CA Packet of materials including background, policies and procedures.	Volunteer Handbooks	handbook, policies, guidelines, procedures	2011
Homework Help Work Plan - Torrance Public Library, CA The Torrance Public Library Homework Help program seeks the following outcomes: Students will be better prepared for exams and achieve better grades… more	Volunteer Engagement Workplans	after-school, tutor, homework	2011
Staff Guide to Volunteer Engagement - Yolo County Library, CA Volunteer engagement background, responsibilities, policies, procedures and expectations for library staff.	Staff Guides for Working with Volunteers, Volunteer Handbooks	staff, procedures, guidelines	2011