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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Adult Literacy Math Tutor - Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Public Library's literacy program developed this Math Tutor volunteer position description when they found the need to expand their… more |
Adult Literacy | screening, literacy, tutor | 2013 |
Computer Learning Center Coach - Lodi CA
This position assists in many ways in the library's computer learning center. |
Adult Literacy, Computer - Tech Coach | computer coach computer tutor tech coach tech tutor | 2013 |
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 |
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 |
Assistant Volunteer Coordinator - State Library, CA
When the California state library dramatically increased the number of volunteer positions in the library, that of course meant more work for those… more |
Leadership / Managerial, Outreach | volunteer coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment | 2013 |
California History Photo Archivist - California State Library
The glass plate negative collection from the Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915 needs some TLC. The volunteer in this position will… more |
Materials Handling, Tech Services | history, photography | 2013 |
California History, Art & Architecture Docent - CA State Library
In preparation for the grand re-opening of the historic state library building, a docent/tour guide program has been implemented. |
Arts, Docents | docent, tour guide | 2013 |
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 |
California History Genealogist - CA State Library
This volunteer position description engages volunteers with research and genealogy experience in maintaining a historical website. |
Arts | genealogy | 2013 |
Seed Library Volunteer - Oakland Public Library, CA
Lays out qualifications, expectations and duties for volunteers who want to be involved in the Seed Library. |
Adult Programming, Materials Handling | 2013 | |
"Book a Genealogist" Volunteer - Sacramento Public Library, CA
This volunteer position provides one-on-one assistance to patrons who need help with their genealogical research. |
Adult Programming | genealogy | 2013 |
Homework Club Site Coordinator - Huntington Beach CA
Huntington Beach's Homework Club Site Coordinator trains and schedules volunteer tutors to assist elementary and junior high school students… more |
Children's Services, Teen / Young Adult Services | homework | 2014 |
Book Club Facilitator - San Jose Public Library, CA
The volunteers in this position lead book club groups for San Jose Public Library. |
Adult Programming | Book Discussion Leader Book Club | 2014 |
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 |
Homework Club Scholastic Supervisor - San Jose CA
At the San Jose Public Library, this volunteer provides on-site leadership to the homework club at the library by: • Supporting the Homework Coach… more |
Children's Services, Program / Project Coordinator, Teen / Young Adult Services | Homework Help | 2014 |
Program Facilitator-Leader - San Jose, CA
At the San Jose Public Library, this volunteer position facilitates or teaches a program (dance, arts & crafts, music, etc.) at the library.… more |
Adult Programming, Arts, Program / Project Coordinator | programming | 2014 |
Web Designer - Oakland, CA
Volunteer job description used to seek an experienced Web Designer to improve the website for Friends of the Oakland Public Library (FOPL) and its… more |
Graphic Design, Marketing and Publicity, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator | Web design | 2014 |
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 |
Web Developer - Friends of the Library, Huntington Beach CA
Job Description for a volunteer Web Developer for the Huntington Beach Friends of the LIbrary |
Book Sales / Bookstore, Program / Project Coordinator | Web design, Friends of the Library | 2014 |
Social Media Specialist Volunteer
This volunteer position description was graciously shared with us by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration -- www.cvacert.org --… more |
Graphic Design, Marketing and Publicity, Leadership / Managerial, Outreach | social media | 2015 |