Volunteers are a core component of many library services and programs. How do you ensure that your volunteer pool is reflective of your community. This session will give you practical ways to review your current volunteer program and find ways to recruit, support and encourage a diverse volunteer demographic. Key activities will include: Reviewing your recruitment and marketing methods to widen your volunteer pool and increase the number of volunteers interested in volunteering. Reviewing internal policies, document, procedures and training to ensure your volunteers are reflective of your community demographics, use language and terminology and activities that foster inclusion and acceptance. How to use data to support a vibrant volunteer program A list of resources and a plan that can be customized to support and strengthen volunteer activities in your program and library.
