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 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 |
ESL Coordinator - VolunteerMatch
This sample job description was created by Jennifer Bennett, CVA, Senior Manager of Education and Training at VolunteerMatch for use in her March 25… more |
English as a Second Language | ESL | 2020 |
Fidget Blanket Creator FAQ - Sacramento Public Library, CA
A Fidget Blanket is a lap-size blanket that provides sensory and tactile stimulation. Blankets are equipped with “fidget” objects such as buttons,… more |
Adult Programming, Outreach, MakerSpace | Senior Services, memory care, crafts, sewing, brain health | 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 |
Position Description Template - VolunteerMatch
This job description template was created by Jennifer Bennett, CVA, Senior Manager of Education and Training at VolunteerMatch for use in her March… more |
English as a Second Language | job descriptions, Position Descriptions | 2020 |
Fidget Blanket Photos - Sacramento Public Library, CA
A Fidget Blanket is a lap-size blanket that provides sensory and tactile stimulation. Blankets are equipped with “fidget” objects such as buttons,… more |
Adult Programming, MakerSpace, Outreach | Senior Services, memory care, crafts, sewing, brain health | 2020 |
Examples of Virtual Volunteering Activities
This is a terrific list of examples of ways to get volunteers involved virtually from the authors of "The Last Virtual Volunteering Guidebook, Jayne… more |
Leadership / Managerial | virtual, virtual volunteer | 2019 |
Genealogy Group Facilitator - Texas
This volunteer position, designed and used by the Lake Travis Community Library in Austin, Texas, assists genealogical researchers, including… more |
Adult Programming | genealogy | 2019 |
Circulation Assistant - Texas
This volunteer position, designed and used buy the Lake Travis Community Library in Austin Texas, greets patrons and helps them with checking out… more |
Materials Handling | Circulation | 2019 |
Volunteer Technology Coach - Texas
This volunteer position, designed and used by the Lake Travis Community Library in Austin Texas, shares computer and technology knowledge with… more |
Computer - Tech Coach | technology, computer coach | 2019 |
Social Media Coordinator - Salinas CA
A great idea from the Salinas, California library for a leadership position for a tech savvy volunteer with organizational skills. |
Adult Programming, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator | social media, Facebook, tech | 2019 |
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 |
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 | |
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 | |
Creation Station Coordinator - Show Low AZ
This job description describes duties for a volunteer in the ShowLow Arizona Library's maker space, called "Creation Station." |
MakerSpace, Leadership / Managerial | maker space | 2019 |
Library Assistant - Show Low AZ
This position helps with shelving at the Show Low Public Library in Arizona. |
Materials Handling | shelve | 2019 |
Computer Coach - Show Low AZ
This position describes the duties of volunteer computer coaches at the Show Low Public Library in Arizona |
Computer - Tech Coach | 2019 | |
45 Unique & Useful Projects for Skilled Volunteers
A wonderful list of skilled volunteer project ideas from VolunteerPro. |
Leadership / Managerial | 2018 | |
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 |
Volunteer Orientation Trainer
This sample job description was developed by Carla Lehn, and variations used with libraries she has worked with to recruit and train volunteers to… more |
Leadership / Managerial | Training, Volunteer Orientation, Public Speaker | 2017 |