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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.

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Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
"Intro to the Internet" Training Powerpoint - Huntington Beach, CA This powerpoint presentation can be used for volunteers to provide training on the internet and how to use it.	Engaging High Impact Volunteers, Job Specific Volunteer Training	computer coach, tech coach, Training	2012
Head Computer Coach - San Jose Public Library Literacy Program CA The person in this leadership position will develop learning opportunities for the computer lab and coordinate a cadre of volunteer computer… more	Adult Literacy, Computer - Tech Coach, Leadership / Managerial	literacy, skilled, computer coach	2012
Coordinator, Literacy Outreach Team - San Jose CA This leadership position coordinates outreach activities that enhance the literacy program's presence in the community. Oversees a volunteer… more	Adult Literacy, Leadership / Managerial, Outreach, Program / Project Coordinator	literacy, skilled, outreach	2012
Waiting Room Reader - San Mateo County, CA San Mateo County Library volunteers share the love of reading with families in six low-income medical clinics in San Mateo County	Children's Services, Early Literacy, Outreach	orientation, children, outreach	2012
Family Literacy "Gift Giver" - San Jose Public Library - CA The Gift Giver coordinates the distribution of children’s books and family materials to parents, guardians and children who participate in the family… more	Adult Literacy, Children's Services, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator	literacy, family literacy, skilled	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
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 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
Community Programs Specialist - Kern County, CA Kern County Library recruits professionals to create and publicize library program events on topics with broad community appeal.	Adult Programming	programs, adults, outreach, marketing, promotion	2011
Literacy Assessment Counselor - San Diego CA Conducts intake interviews and administers placement tests.	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2011
Community Connections Coordinator - San Jose, CA This San Jose Public Library volunteer job description is for someone to oversee and implement strategies that involved the library in key community… more	Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator		2011
Computer Coach - Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach recruits people with computer/ tech skills to be part of a team that is helping to bridge the digital divide in their community.	Computer - Tech Coach	computer coach, tech tutor	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
Computer Literacy Ambassador - Roseville CA Roseville Public Library recruits volunteers with advanced computer skills and knowledge as tutors and coaches to assist patrons to become more… more	Computer - Tech Coach	computer coach, computer skills, tech coach	2011
Literacy Tutor - Fresno County CA Adult Literacy Tutor volunteer position.	Adult Literacy	adult literacy, tutor	2011
Facilitator, ESL Conversation Circle - Fresno County CA Fresno County Public Library recruits volunteers to facilitate small groups of adults learning English as a second language in improving their… more	Adult Programming, English as a Second Language	ESL, English as second language, adult literacy	2011
Literacy Tutor - Monrovia CA Adult Literacy volunteer tutor position.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011
Coordinator of Afterschool Programs - San Jose CA The San Jose Public Library recruits experienced volunteers to recruit, train, and lead a creative team of volunteers to supervise an afterschool… more	Children's Services, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator, Teen / Young Adult Services	tutor, Homework Help	2011