Resource Library

We have a lending and reference library for anyone in the community. The materials are directed at the voluntary sector and focused on issues such as board development, volunteer screening and program development.
The following is a few titles from our library. Please feel free to borrow them and gain more knowledge about the voluntary sector.

Board Developing Workshops

Developing Job Descriptions for Board Members of Not for Profit Organizations
Board Building: Recruiting and developing effective board members for Non-for- Profit Organizations
Hiring and Performance Appraisal of the Executive Director
Financial Responsibilities for Not-for-Profit Boards
Called to Serve: Creating and nurturing the effective volunteer board
Secrets of a Successful Board
Better Safe: Risk management in volunteer programs and community service
Board Development Open Workshop Resource Kit
Drafting and Revising By-Laws
Board and Executive Director: developing an effective and nurturing relationship
Weaving Through the Community: Becoming a responsible board
By Definition: Policies for volunteer programs
Risk Management Handbook: Big Brothers and Sisters of Canada
How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters
Strategic Communication for Non-Profits
Ten Steps to Fundraising Success
Special Events: Proven Strategies for Non-Profit fundraising

Volunteer Management

Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers
Beyond Police Checks: The definitive volunteer and employee screening guidebook
Best of All: Quick reference guide to effective volunteer involvement
Reflections: For the effective nonprofit volunteer

Volunteers

Green Volunteers: The world guide to voluntary work in nature conservation
Volunteer: Travelers guide to making a difference around the world
Volunteering: How to build your career by helping others
Get Up, Get Out and Volunteer
I Volunteer: Creating and developing youth led volunteer projects
A Facilitators Guide to Youth Volunteering
Igniting Young Minds and Spirits: Youth governance