Create/Revitalize Volunteer Engagement at your Library

Carla Lehn, Project Manager of California's Get Involved initiative presented this webinar in January 2026 for RAILS ( Reaching Across Illinois Library System). Discover how to build a strong, motivated volunteer team that enhances your library’s impact. This webinar covers the key benefits of engaging volunteers, the needs and interests of today’s volunteer workforce, and what drives them to get involved. Learn how to create effective volunteer job descriptions, develop targeted recruitment plans, and clarify staff roles to support successful volunteer engagement.