This Youth Vlunteer Application from Huntington Beach includes information for the adult, and requires an adult signature.

Young Adult/Teen application form used by Fresno County Library

Describes both library and volunteer responsibilities of the volunteer relationship, including acknowledgement of Worker's Comp coverage.

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. In other words, there is a big difference between knowing there are ways to be philanthropic and feeling invited to participate.

VolunteerMatch and LinkedIn have teamed up to use both of their vast networks to help us recruit high skilled volunteers!

This document answers some frequently asked questions about using VolunteerMatch.

Volunteer Service Agreement to be signed by volunteer and section supervisor.

San Francisco Public Library uses the volunteer management system called "Volunteer Reporter." This document describes its features, and is a review of the system from San Francisco's perspective.

In this 15 minute podcast, Carol Dixon, Director of Mission Services & Volunteer Resources at Providence Health Care, draws on over 35 years in volunteer engagement (and a healthy sense of humour!) to provide a number of examples of high-impact volunteer recognition that won’t break the bank. From Carol’s vantage point, the key is to invest in thoughtful, individualized volunteer recognition.

This model was developed as a tool for Extension agents and volunteer administrators to use in designing their own comprehensive volunteer recognition program. It may give you some ideas about how to plan for recognition.