This powerpoint presentation was created for a high skilled volunteer to deliver training to library patrons on "Applying for Job Online."

This powerpoint presentation was created for a high skilled volunteer to deliver training to library patrons on "E-Mail Basics."

Current AmeriCorps director John Gomperts discusses national trends in skilled volunteerism and service at the 2009 Get Involved: Powered By Your Library institute.

A terrific list of action words to assist when preparing volunteer position descriptions.

This is adapted from Carla Lehn's book, "Volunteer Involvement in California Libraries: Best Practices." The complete book may be found online here: http://www.library.ca.gov/lds/getinvolved/docs/F-resources/VolunteerInvolvementInCaliforniaLibraries-BestPractices.pdf Also, Carla's online course in volunteer engagement is available free here: http://www.transforminglifeafter50.org/tools-ideas/volunteers

In this 5- minute video, be inspired by adult literacy students in San Jose who are giving back to their community.

This one hour webinar is for those who have at least gotten their feet wet using their VolunteerMatch account. It will give you some next steps to take.

Among the things that make volunteers happy are a good orientation to your organization and basic training. Just getting the volunteer in the door isn’t enough. Just like any employee, a volunteer needs to feel welcomed, informed and trained for whatever might happen.

Watch Jennifer Bennett, Training Manager from VolunteerMatch, talk about the key things you need to do to be sure your volunteer opportunities get noticed on VolunteerMatch.org.

This one hour webinar will give you tips you can use to be successful recruiting volunteers online.