Document
and, as warranted, harmonize the current procedure for managing volunteer
resources.
Actions
Create volunteer management policy:
 | Document existing practices |
| Compile existing practices |
| Create master list |
| Identify gaps & needs |
Prepare
and document a volunteer development strategy which will address the ongoing
recruitment and training of volunteers.
Actions
| Prepare a library operations procedural manual including common practices specific branch practices & a volunteer training check list. |
| Provide volunteer training workshops for existing volunteers. |
| Prepare an inventory of skills interests length of service & type of present volunteer involvement to determine current & future volunteer needs. |
| Prepare recruitment strategy |
Increase
volunteer involvement in programming with particular attention being paid to
new program development that can be offered on a system-wide basis.
Actions
| Identify programs that may be delivered by volunteers/community resources. |
| Recruit volunteer/ community resources to deliver such programs. |
| Promote, deliver & evaluate new programs. |