Position Descriptions
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.
Title | Keyword | Tags | Year |
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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 |
Welcome Desk Volunteer - Tulare County Library, CA
Greets Library customers and helps them with basic information. |
Greeter / Concierge | greeter, concierge | 2012 |
Japanese American History Archivist - CA
This position at the state library works with the catalogs on getting a special collection ready for catalogueing and access by the public. |
Tech Services | history, archive | 2012 |
Learning Opportunity Facilitator - Solano County Library CA
This volunteer position is used by Solano County Library's literacy program to serve adult learners who are on a waiting list for a tutor. |
Adult Literacy | literacy, reading | 2012 |
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 |
Teen Computer Corps Specialist - San Francisco, CA
Teen Computer Corps is an innovative new program that connects computer savvy teenagers with senior patrons hoping to improve their basic computer… more |
Computer - Tech Coach, Teen / Young Adult Services | Teens | 2012 |
Fundraiser - Huntington Beach Public Library, CA
This volunteer position is one that Huntington Beach Public LIbrary uses to assist their fundraising efforts. |
Fundraising and Grantwriting | fundraising | 2012 |
Literacy Tutor, Juvenile Detention Facility - Yolo County, CA
The Yolo County Library and the Yolo County Probation Department have partnered on a project that provides literacy tutoring to youth incarcerated at… more |
Adult Literacy, Teen / Young Adult Services | Teens, adult literacy | 2012 |
Bilingual Catalog/Internet Docent - Solano County, CA
This position helps customers (individuals and small groups) learn how to use the library’s computerized catalog. |
Docents | docent | 2012 |
Computer Coach Program Coordinator - Huntington Beach CA
The Huntington Beach Public Library Computer Coach Program Coordinator, in partnership with Library Management, oversees the Computer Coach program… more |
Computer - Tech Coach, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator | leadership, skilled | 2012 |
Coordinator, Teen Services - San Jose CA
San Jose Public Library recruits volunteer leaders to develop and coordinate community service opportunities, and engage youth to serve in their… more |
Program / Project Coordinator, Teen / Young Adult Services | coordinator, Teens, community service | 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 | |
Digital Storytelling Project Lead - Berkeley CA
Berkeley Public Library engages skilled volunteers to assist in the production of first-person histories of community members that have value to… more |
Adult Programming, Outreach, Program / Project Coordinator, Tech Services | digital storytelling, marketing, promotion, videography | 2011 |
Homework Club Coordinator - San Jose CA
Lead a team of homework coach volunteers. |
Children's Services, Program / Project Coordinator | homework, children | 2011 |
Special Events Assistant - Huntington Beach, CA
Volunteers help with hosting and set-up of various events at the Huntington Beach Library. |
Greeter / Concierge, Outreach | youth volunteers, greeter, screening volunteers | 2011 |
Director, Citizenship Programs - San Jose CA
San Jose Public Library recruits skilled volunteers to oversee a program that helps new Americans prepare for the US Citizenship test in their native… more |
Adult Programming, English as a Second Language | citizenship, immigrants, new Americans | 2011 |
Homework Coach - San Jose Public Library CA
Increase the learning of K - 8th grade students to help them be successful in school. |
Children's Services | homework, Homework Help, children, children's services | 2011 |
ESL Conversation Club Facilitator - San Jose CA
San Jose Public Library recruits volunteer leaders to enhance the library’s services to English language learners by overseeing and implementing… more |
Adult Programming, English as a Second Language | ESL, coordinator | 2011 |
Adult Programming Committee - Monrovia, CA
This committee of volunteers brainstorms, selects, organizes and markets quality adult programming. |
Adult Programming | adult programming, programs | 2011 |
Fundraising Executive Coordinator - Roseville CA
Roseville Public Library recruits volunteer leaders to plan, coordinate and carry out fundraising activities and events for the library. |
Fundraising and Grantwriting, Leadership / Managerial | fundraising, advocacy, fund development, outreach | 2011 |