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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Summer Reading Club VolunTeen - Columbus OH
Volunteer position description used by the Columbus (OH) library for teens in the Summer Reading Program. |
Teen / Young Adult Services, Children's Services | Teen, Summer reading | 2024 |
Summer Reading Program Support - Indianapolis IN
The Summer Reading Program (SRP) is one of the most extensive programs conducted throughout the library, encouraging reading for entertainment and… more |
Children's Services | Summer reading | 2024 |
ESL Facilitator - Dayton OH
ESL Facilitator volunteer job description from the Dayton Ohio Library. |
English as a Second Language | 2024 | |
List of Potential Partners for a Reading to Dogs Program
Here's as potential list of partners if you're looking to set up a "reading to dogs" program. Alliance of Therapy Dogs - https://www.… more |
Children's Services | Pet Therapy, dog, Paws to Read, reading | 2024 |
Food Pantry Program Help - Dayton OH
A job description from the Dayton Ohio library for a volunteer who helps with their partnership program with the Dayton Food Bank. |
Adult Programming, Program / Project Coordinator | 2024 | |
Makerspace Mentor - Multnomah County Library OR
Job description used by the Multnomah County Library for adult volunteers in their Makerspace. |
MakerSpace, Adult Programming | maker space | 2024 |
Home Library Services Delivery Helper - Dayton OH
Volunteer job description from Dayton Ohio for their Home Delivery service. |
Adult Programming, Outreach, Materials Handling | Home delivery, Homebound | 2024 |
Teen Council Member - Multnomah County Library OR
Volunteer Job Description for teens serving as members on a branch library Teen Council. |
Teen / Young Adult Services | Teen, young adult, advisory | 2024 |
Library Mascot Volunteer - Dayton OH
Volunteer job description for the volunteers who serve as the library's mascot in Dayton OH. (LOVE the fact that they need to learn the mascot's "… more |
Teen / Young Adult Services, Outreach, Adult Programming | mascot | 2024 |
Program Helper - Dayton OH
Volunteer Job Description from the Dayton Ohio Library |
Adult Programming, Children's Services, Program / Project Coordinator | programs | 2024 |
Reading Buddies Volunteer - Dayton OH
Reading Buddies volunteer job description from the Dayton Ohio library. |
Early Literacy, Children's Services | 2024 | |
Special Event Volunteer - Dayton OH
Special Events volunteer job description from the Dayton Ohio library. |
Outreach, Adult Programming, Teen / Young Adult Services, Children's Services | 2024 | |
Storyteller - Indianapolis IN
The purpose of the storyteller volunteer is to supplement librarian story times with read aloud stories, songs, and playtime for young patrons (… more |
Children's Services | Storytime, Storyteller | 2024 |
Gardening Support - Indianapolis iN
The purpose of the gardening support volunteer is to provide valuable support to library staff to maintain decorative vegetation and gardens on the… more |
Materials Handling | Gardener | 2024 |
Teen Advisory Member - Indianapolis IN
The purpose of the Teen Advisory volunteer position is twofold. First, teen volunteers help library staff provide valuable library services to the… more |
Teen / Young Adult Services | Teen | 2024 |
Branch Administrative Support Volunteer - Indianapolis IN
Library branches conduct a wide variety of programs for all ages, offer materials in print and online, and provide a community resource to connect… more |
Materials Handling | administrative support, crafts | 2024 |
Collection Support - Indianapolis IN
The purpose of the collection support volunteer is to provide valuable support to library staff to maintain the orderliness of the branch’s… more |
Materials Handling | collection, shelve | 2024 |
Technology/Public Computer Support - Indianapolis IN
The purpose of the technology support volunteer is to provide valuable support to library staff to assist patrons with the use of library technology… more |
Computer - Tech Coach, Adult Programming | tech coach, computer coach | 2024 |
Program Support Volunteer - Indianapolis IN
The purpose of the Program Support Volunteer is to help library staff before, during, and after scheduled programs. |
Adult Programming, Children's Services | programs | 2024 |
Library Store Support - Indianapolis IN
Bookstore volunteers enhance the work of Indy Library Store by helping to dispose of discarded, donated, and unwanted materials to create a… more |
Book Sales / Bookstore | 2024 |