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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
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
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
Adult Literacy GED Tutor - Sacramento Public Library, CA Sacramento Public Library's Literacy Program has begun to support students studying for the GED. This is the GED tutor position they use to… more	Adult Literacy	LIteracy Tutor GED	2013
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
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
Literacy Site Coordinator -- San Luis Obispo CA Organizes and manages a literacy learning center which supports tutors and learners to ensure that an effective educational program takes place. (… more	Adult Literacy, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator	literacy, skilled	2012
Library Concierge - Roseville CA Be the smiling representative of the library! Greet and guide customers to services, programs, and materials. Provide assistance with the express… more	Greeter / Concierge	greeter, concierge	2012
Library Greeter - Monrovia CA Volunteer greeters will be the first face of the library, welcoming and orienting user to the building, thereby encouraging people to visit regularly… more	Greeter / Concierge	greeter, concierge	2012