Position Descriptions | Get Involved! Resource Clearinghouse

Leading-edge position descriptions that give volunteers the opportunity to put their skills and experience to work.

NOTE: These are examples from public libraries and should be reviewed and modified to ensure fit with local policies and culture.

Keyword

Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
Library Assistant - Show Low AZ This position helps with shelving at the Show Low Public Library in Arizona.	Materials Handling	shelve	2019
Library Concierge - Roseville CA Be the smiling representative of the library! Greet and guide customers to services, programs, and materials. Provide assistance with the express… more	Greeter / Concierge	greeter, concierge	2012
Library Express (Homebound) Delivery Volunteer - Indianapolis Public Library IN This job description is used by the Indianapolis Public Library in their Library Express program, which is delivery for the homebound.	Outreach, Adult Programming, Materials Handling	Homebound	2022
Library Greeter - Monrovia CA Volunteer greeters will be the first face of the library, welcoming and orienting user to the building, thereby encouraging people to visit regularly… more	Greeter / Concierge	greeter, concierge	2012
Library Literacy Volunteer Job Descriptions On this page of resources from the California Library Literacy Services website you can scroll down to find sample volunteer job descriptions for… more	Adult Literacy	job descriptions, Recruitment
Library Takeout Service Ambassador - Tigard OR This position was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic for volunteers to assist with the holds pick-up process. Procedures for this position can be… more	Materials Handling, Greeter / Concierge	COVID-19, greeter	2020
Library Takeout Service Ambassador Procedures - Tigard OR These procedures were developed for the Library Takeout Program Volunteer position description developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Position… more	Materials Handling, Greeter / Concierge	COVID-19, greeter	2020
List of Volunteer Job Descriptions - Corona (CA) Here's a list of volunteer positions utilized by the Corona (CA) Public Library that might give you some ideas about where to start.	Adult Programming, Teen / Young Adult Services		2019
Literacy Assessment Counselor - San Diego CA Conducts intake interviews and administers placement tests.	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2011
Literacy Case Manager - Monrovia CA Assists learner and tutor in providing additional resources as needed by the learner.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011
Literacy Coach Assistant - Butte County CA these folks are used on Butte County Library’s school-bus sized “Literacy Coach,” and may be applicable to some bookmobile volunteer positions.	Adult Literacy, Children's Services	children, adult literacy	2013
Literacy Learner Coordinator - Monrovia CA In Monrovia Public Library's adult literacy program, the volunteer serving as Learner Coordinator helps manage the diverse needs of adult… more	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2011
Literacy Materials Processor - San Diego Public Library CA Assists in making new and returned materials available as quickly as possible.	Adult Literacy, Materials Handling		2011
Literacy Program Assistant - San Diego CA Assists Tutor/Learner Coordinator in matching adult learners and volunteer tutors and conducts follow up of learner progress and documentation.	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2011
Literacy Resource Specialist - Solano County CA Experienced Solano County Library Literacy volunteers can opt to become a Resource Specialist. They serve as a resource to staff, tutors and learners… more	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2012
Literacy Site Coordinator -- San Luis Obispo CA Organizes and manages a literacy learning center which supports tutors and learners to ensure that an effective educational program takes place. (… more	Adult Literacy, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator	literacy, skilled	2012
Literacy Tutor - Fresno County CA Adult Literacy Tutor volunteer position.	Adult Literacy	adult literacy, tutor	2011
Literacy Tutor - Monrovia CA Adult Literacy volunteer tutor position.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011
Literacy Tutor - San Diego CA Adult Literacy Tutor volunteer position.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011
Literacy Tutor - Tulare Public Library, CA Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor position.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011