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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Create a Book Stool!
LOVE this idea shared by the Vernon Area Public Library in Illinois. What a fun way to re-purpose weeded books and engage volunteers! I can see… more |
MakerSpace, Book Sales / Bookstore, Arts | maker space, crafts | 2021 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Dynamic Words & Catchy Titles for Volunteer Position Descriptions
A great list of catchy titles and dynamic words to use in preparing volunteer job descriptions. |
Outreach | Position Descriptions, keywords | 2023 |
EBooks Coach Volunteer Position Description - Huntington Beach CA
Volunteer EBook Coaches help others navigate this new technology by providing one-on-one assistance to library patrons setting up their EBook Reader… more |
Computer - Tech Coach, Materials Handling | E-Books | 2011 |
English Language Tutor for K-12 Students - Chula Vista CA
This volunteer job description, initially designed for the ELLI (English Language Literacy Intensive) program could be used in a library that wants… more |
Adult Literacy, Children's Services, English as a Second Language, Teen / Young Adult Services | ESL, tutor | 2007 |
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 |
ESL Conversation Club Program Coordinator - San Jose CA
This volunteer plays a leadership role in coordinator the library's English Conversation Clubs and their volunteer facilitators. |
Adult Programming, English as a Second Language, Leadership / Managerial | English as second language Adult Programming | 2014 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Family Place Monitor - Sacramento CA
This volunteer helps families feel at home at the library, and interacts with them to ensure they get the most from their library visit. |
Early Literacy | rural, children | 2013 |
Fidget Blanket Creator - 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Genealogy Catalog Associate - Huntington Beach CA
This volunteer enters data from hand and typewritten cards into the library’s electronic catalog. Each card corresponds to a book in the Genealogy… more |
Adult Programming, Tech Services | genealogy | 2011 |