Young Adult Volunteering in Public Libraries: Managerial Implications

Abstract

How is YA volunteerism documented?Articulate and standardize metrics across the organization.How are staff prepared and supported in their work with YA volunteers?Establish a staff training regimen for both YA and non-YA staff.How is current YA volunteer experience evaluated?Develop outcome-measuring instrumentation for YAs, staff, and local service providers; Determine motivation and expectations of local youth and service providers; assess experience of current volunteers.How does the library promote YA volunteerism to library supporters?Maintain public awareness of YA volunteerism through annual library reports to community and legislative bodies, Friends newsletters, webpages, and local media What tasks should YA volunteers perform and not perform?Initiate conversations with institutions most involved with local youth.What are best practices of local youth service comparators?Initiate conversations with institutions most involved with local youth.

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