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Challenges and Opportunities with Greying Populations in Rural Areas
A new study from the Carsey Institute indicating that older Americans who retire to rural areas quickly become involved and often provide a tremendous benefit by volunteering in their new communities but may bring new services needs.
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Define the Volunteer Project
There's only so much that a technical volunteer can be expected to do. Make sure you set your volunteer up for success by creating a reasonable work plan.
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Find a Volunteer
If you are having trouble finding a volunteer on your own, there are a number of services that can assist with the process.
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Finish a Volunteer Project
How to wrap up a volunteer project so both you and the volunteer walk away feeling good.
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How to Start an Adult Volunteer Literacy Program
Information from the Illinois State Library on how to start an Adult Volunteer Literacy Program
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Innovative Use of Skill-based Volunteers in Public Libraries
Archive and related resources from October 19, 2011 webinar with Eileen Dumas, Preston Driggers, Gail Zachariah and Sonja Plummer-Morgan on using skill-based volunteers in public libraries.
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Managing Technical Volunteers
Everything you need to know about planning for and working with technical volunteers.
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New Directions for Library Volunteers
Fresh perspectives on volunteers in your library
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Recruit a Volunteer
You may need technology volunteers, but you want to choose the right ones. This article details how to find the best volunteers to suit your library's needs.
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Sample Technology Volunteer Job Description
How can you effectively deploy technology volunteers? This handout from the Arlington County (VA) Public Library Cyber Center describes positions, qualifications, and time commitments that you can use as a model for your library.
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SC Toolkit Chapter 5, Build A Volunteer Network
Volunteers can make substantial contributions to your programs. Developing supportive policies and motivational positions will help keep volunteers engaged.
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Teaming Up with Teens @ Your Library
Archive and related resources from October 25, 2011 webinar with Diane Tuccillo and Kelly M Johnson on getting teens involved and engaged with your library.
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Teen Volunteer Program
This handout is a helpful orientation document for training new teen volunteers in your library. This document can be used in conjunction with the Training Tools Class Handouts series.
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Teen Volunteer Training
This handout can be used to train teen volunteers in your library. This document can be used in conjunction with the Training Tools Class Handouts series.
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