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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.

Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
Interviewer Traps -- Energize Some great tips for interviewers of volunteers.	Volunteer Screening / Interviewing, Interviewing Volunteers	interview, screening	2015
Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement - Santa Clarita, CA This is the Santa Clarita Library's document that all volunteers sign to assure protection of library patrons' right to privacy.	Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Handbooks	Confidentiality	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
Idealist's Volunteer Management Resouce Center Idealist's collection of volunteer management resources.	Capacity Building	screening, recognition, volunteer training	2014
Teen Tech-xPert Volunteer Application - Torrance, CA Torrance Public Library's Teen Tech-xPert program's volunteer application.	Teen Volunteer Applications		2014
VolunteerMatch/LinkedIn Recruitment Partnership Instructions VolunteerMatch and LinkedIn have teamed up to use both of their vast networks to help us recruit high skilled volunteers! Here’s how it works: • If… more	Volunteer Recruitment, VolunteerMatch	Recruitment, online recruitment	2014
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
Making the Most of Your VolunteerMatch Account This 30 minute webinar was made especially for California libraries by VolunteerMatch to show you the basics of your VolunteerMatch Account,… more	VolunteerMatch Tools and Resources		2014
Criminal History Background Checks - California Things to consider when making decisions about criminal background checks, including the rights of the applicants. Includes information from the… more	Volunteer Handbooks, Volunteer Screening / Interviewing	background checks, policies	2014
Confidentiality of Customer Records Form - Ontario, California This document from the Ontario City Library states their Confidentiality policy for Customer Records, and provides a space for both employees and… more	Confidentiality Policies, Volunteer Handbooks	Confidentiality Forms	2014
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
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
Targeted Recruitment Plan -- Carla Lehn You want the perfect volunteer for each position -- don't settle for someone who's not right for the job. Instead of passive recruitment… 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	Tour Leader	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 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
Volunteer Application - Huntington Beach, CA Volunteer Application Form used by Huntington Beach Public Library for both adult and minor volunteer applicants.	Adult Volunteer Applications	Form, Youth, Teen	2013
Interviewing Resources A great assortment of resources to assist with your volunteer interviewing and screening practices.	Interviewing Volunteers	interview, screening	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
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