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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
Closed Captioning Volunteer - Cedar Rapids IA During the global pandemic the Library shifted to sharing more programs online and wanted to ensure the programs were accessible to those who utilize… more	Materials Handling, Outreach	virtual, virtual volunteer, remote, closed captioning, COVID-19	2021
Podcast Transcription Volunteer This volunteer job description is used by the Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries Association to attract virtual volunteers to tackle a very… more	Tech Services, Materials Handling	podcast, transcription, virtual, virtual volunteer	2021
Teen Virtual Volunteer Ideas - OK A great list of ideas from the Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City for engaging teens as virtual volunteers developed during the COVID-19… more	Outreach, Children's Services	Teens, virtual, virtual volunteer	2021
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
Virtual World Language Resource - Austin Public Library TX Austin Public Library Teen Virtual Volunteer Program - Stephanie was in the middle of recruitment for summer volunteers when the libraries closed due… more	Children's Services	Teens, teen volunteers, virtual, virtual volunteer, COVID-19	2020
Planning Template for Virtual Video Content Creators - Austin Public Library TX This planning template is to be used by teen volunteers participating as Virtual Video Content Creators for the Austin Public Library. Here's the… more	Children's Services	Teens, teen volunteers, virtual, virtual volunteer, COVID-19	2020
Adopt-A-Shelf - Cedar Rapids Public Library IA This is the job description for volunteers who "Adopt-A-Shelf" at the Cedar Rapids Iowa Public Library. A related document is the Adopt-A-Shelf Job… more	Materials Handling	Shelving	2020
Virtual Volunteer Positions - San Jose Public Library CA Links to San Jose Public Library's virtual volunteer opportunities.	Job / Employment Coach, English as a Second Language, Computer - Tech Coach	virtual, virtual volunteer, ESL, job coach, computer coach, tech tutor	2020
Online Book Sale Volunteer - Mesa AZ This volunteer job description from the Mesa Public Library in Arizona supports the huge online booksale operation in Mesa. Also available a 10… more	Book Sales / Bookstore, Materials Handling	online booksales, Friends, Friends of the Library	2020
Book Store Volunteer - Indianapolis Public Library - IN This is the job description used by the volunteers engaged in the Indianapolis Public Library's Book Store.	Book Sales / Bookstore	Booksales, Bookstore	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 - 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
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 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 - 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
Tech Helper - VolunteerMatch This sample volunteer position description was developed by Jennifer Bennett, CVA, Senior Manager of Education and Training at VolunteerMatch for use… more	Computer - Tech Coach	tech, computer coach	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
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
COVID-19 Story Project - Arlington Heights IL This link provides information about Arlington Heights (IL) Memorial Library's COVID-19 Story Project during the 2020 pandemic to preserve the… more	Adult Programming	COVID-19	2020
One Day Activities for IT Volunteers or Volunteering Using IT Written in February 2020, just before the crush of the pandemic, Jayne Cravens wrote described ideas for bringing a group of skilled tech volunteers… more	Leadership / Managerial, Tech Services	virtual, virtual volunteer, tech, tech services, technology	2020