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

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Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
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 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 Case Manager - Monrovia CA Assists learner and tutor in providing additional resources as needed by the learner.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011
Literacy Assessment Counselor - San Diego CA Conducts intake interviews and administers placement tests.	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2011
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
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
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 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 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 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 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 Assistant - Show Low AZ This position helps with shelving at the Show Low Public Library in Arizona.	Materials Handling	shelve	2019
Lending 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.	Materials Handling, Tech Services	intern, internship	2020
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
Job Help Center Assistant - Columbus Metropolitan Library OH Volunteer position description used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library when they were able to have their Job Center open . . .	Job / Employment Coach	job coach, job center coach	2009
Job Description List - Corona Public Library, CA This list of volunteer job descriptions from the Corona (CA) Public Library might give you some good ideas	Adult Programming, Teen / Young Adult Services		2019
Job Center Volunteer - Chandler Public Library AZ This volunteer position was shared by the Chandler Public Library in Arizona.	Job / Employment Coach	employment, job	2017
Job Center Coach - Fresno County CA Fresno County Library recruits skilled volunteers to coach and mentor unemployed and underemployed individuals to use library technology, tools and… more	Job / Employment Coach	employment coach, job coach, unemployment	2011
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
Homework Help Program Coordinator - Torrance CA Torrance Public Library recruits skilled volunteers to coordinate and lead the Homework Help Program including recruitment of volunteer tutors,… more	Children's Services, Program / Project Coordinator, Teen / Young Adult Services	Homework Help Teen, tutor, mentor	2011