Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 118
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Trim: 8½ x 10¾
978-1-5381-1691-3 • Paperback • April 2019 • $80.00 • (£62.00)
978-1-5381-1692-0 • eBook • April 2019 • $76.00 • (£58.00)
Allison Renner began volunteering as a child and has been amazed at the doors volunteering has opened for her. She volunteered with a non-profit organization, and her dedication led to creating their volunteer program from scratch. She volunteered at a library, which led to a position as the Teen Services Librarian of a large branch within the system. She volunteered as a blogger for YALSAblog, and after a year was appointed manager. Allison earned her master of library science from Texas Woman’s University. She is currently a MakerSpace Librarian at a Montessori school.
Chapter 1 About Volunteers
Chapter 2 Creating a Program
Chapter 3 Assessing Library Needs
Chapter 4 Launching the Volunteer Program
Chapter 5 Volunteer Program Foundations
Chapter 6 Growing and Expanding the Program
Chapter 7 Sample Paperwork
Although this handy text spans only about 100 pages, it is a quick read for those wanting to get volunteers on board and a program started. . . . this practical guide is an informative starting point for librarians tasked with launching or building volunteer programs. Readers may want to take notes or highlight sections related to their library type and potential volunteer group, as this book is a sensible reference for implementing sustainable policies. Public service librarians will benefit from ordering this text for their library’s professional development stacks. ATG Reviewer Rating: I need this in my library.
— Against the Grain
If your goal is to develop a volunteer program that enriches the lives of participants through engaging and impactful learning opportunities, then this guide is a must read. Allison Renner makes it clear that a meaningful program not only benefits the volunteers; it improves the lives of all community members.— Ryan Moniz, Learning & Growth Librarian, Markham Public Library, Member, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), Board of Directors
It’s a rare book that both makes such a clear, compelling case for engaging teens and children and offers practical steps to make this goal a reality. Allison Renner hits it spot on. Get the book. Then, get started cultivating the next generation of library professionals, patrons, and informed champions through inspiring volunteer opportunities at your library or nonprofit.— Tobi Johnson, President, Tobi Johnson & Associates LLC and founder of VolunteerPro and the Volunteer Management Progress Report