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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Spanish Language Virtual Document Translator
Ever needed someone to translate promotional flyers, communication materials and web content from English to Spanish? This position description is… more |
Adult Programming, Graphic Design, Marketing and Publicity, Outreach | translator, spanish | 2019 |
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 |
Storytime Performer - Huntington Beach, CA
A fun position for someone who loves kids, and performing. Training provided by Children's Services staff. |
Children's Services | story time | 2014 |
Summer Reading Beanstack Expert Trainer - Santa Clarita
This volunteer job description was developed by the Santa Clarita Public Library to be used with their Summer Reading Program. |
Children's Services, Adult Programming, Tech Services | beanstack, Summer reading | 2022 |
Summer Reading Club VolunTeen - Columbus OH
Volunteer position description used by the Columbus (OH) library for teens in the Summer Reading Program. |
Teen / Young Adult Services, Children's Services | Teen, Summer reading | 2024 |
Summer Volunteer Squads
Structure for engaging summer volunteers in various activities at the library from the Arlington Heights Memorial Library in Illinois. |
Children's Services | Summer reading, Teens, crafts, maker space, STEM | 2023 |
Tech Helper - VolunteerMatch
This sample volunteer position description was developed by Jennifer Bennett, CVA, Senior Manager of Education and Training at VolunteerMatch… more |
Computer - Tech Coach | tech, computer coach | 2020 |
Tech Tutor - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
This volunteer position description is being used at the Kitchener Public Library in bringing Tech Tutors back into the library as we begin to emerge… more |
Computer - Tech Coach | computer coach, computer tutor, tech coach, COVID-19 | 2021 |
Technology Services Intern - Orange Public Library CA
This Orange Public Library Internship description could also be edited into a regular volunteer job description for those who do not use interns. |
Tech Services, Tech Services | technology, intern, internship | 2020 |
Teen Book Reviewer - San Jose CA
This volunteer position description is used by the San Jose (CA) Public Library. |
Teen / Young Adult Services | Teen, book review | 2022 |
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 |
Teen Summer Volunteer Roles During COVID-19 - Boulder CO
These Teen volunteer options were developed by the Boulder Colorado library to engage teens during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. |
Children's Services | Teens, COVID-19 | 2020 |
Teen Team Volunteer Program Assistant - San Diego
This job description was developed for engaging teens in a number of library branches in 2022. |
Teen / Young Adult Services | Teens, programs | 2022 |
Teen Virtual Volunteer Ideas - OK
A great list of ideas from the Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City for engaging teens as virtual volunteers developed during the COVID-19… more |
Outreach, Children's Services | Teens, virtual, virtual volunteer | 2021 |
Template - Volunteer Job Description
Volunteer Job Description template developed by Carla Lehn and recommended by the Get Involved: Powered by Your Library initiative. |
Volunteer Recruitment | Template, Volunteer Job Description, Volunteer Recruitment | 2017 |
Tour Scheduling Assistant - CA State Library
In preparation for the grand re-opening of its historic building, the state library is implementing a docent/tour guide program, and has designed… more |
Docents, Program / Project Coordinator | Volunteer Orientation | 2013 |
Veterans Resource Center - Ontario, CA
Ontario City Library is part of California's Veterans Connect @ Your Library, and designed this job description for volunteers who help to provide… more |
Adult Programming | Veterans, adults | 2017 |
Virtual Job Coach Volunteer Position Description - Sacramento CA
Virtual Job Coach volunteer position description used by the Sacramento Public Library. |
Job / Employment Coach | COVID-19, job coach | 2022 |
Virtual Teen Bibliocommons Book Reviewer - Austin Public Library TX
Austin Public Library Teen Virtual Volunteer Program - Virtual Volunteer Book Reviewer Stephanie was in the middle of recruitment for summer… more |
Children's Services | Teens, teen volunteers, virtual, virtual volunteer, COVID-19 | 2020 |
Virtual Teen Puppeteer - Austin Public Library TX
Austin Public Library Teen Virtual Volunteer Program - Stephanie was in the middle of recruitment for summer volunteers when the libraries closed due… more |
Children's Services | Teens, teen volunteers, virtual, virtual volunteer, COVID-19 | 2020 |