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 | 
|---|---|---|---|
                      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. Remember that you can… 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 | 
                      Tech Helper - VolunteerMatch
                               This sample volunteer position description was developed by Jennifer Bennett, CVA, Senior Manager of Education and Training at VolunteerMatch.… more  | 
                                                                      Computer - Tech Coach | tech, computer coach | 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 | 
                      Adult and Branch Services Internship - Orange Public Library CA
                               This Orange Public Library Internship description could also be edited into a regular volunteer job description for those who do not use interns.  | 
                                                                      Materials Handling, Adult Programming, Tech Services | intern, internship | 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 | 
                      Adult Literacy Intern - Orange Public Library CA
                               This Orange Public Library Internship description could also be edited into a regular volunteer job description for those who do not use interns.  | 
                                                                      Adult Literacy | literacy, reading, intern, internship | 2020 | 
                      Homebound Delivery Volunteer Survey During COVID-19 - Indianapolis, IN
                               This survey was developed by the Indianapolis Public Library during May, 2020's COVID-19 pandemic to assess Homebound Delivery volunteers' (program… more  | 
                                                                      Adult Programming, Materials Handling | Homebound, COVID-19, surveys | 2020 | 
                      Lending Services Intern - Orange Public Library CA
                               This Orange Public Library Internship description could also be edited into a regular volunteer job description for those who do not use interns.  | 
                                                                      Materials Handling, Tech Services | intern, internship | 2020 | 
                      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 | |
                      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 |