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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
English Language Tutor for K-12 Students - Chula Vista CA This volunteer job description, initially designed for the ELLI (English Language Literacy Intensive) program could be used in a library that wants… more	Adult Literacy, Children's Services, English as a Second Language, Teen / Young Adult Services	ESL, tutor	2007
Job Help Center Assistant - Columbus Metropolitan Library OH Volunteer position description used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library when they were able to have their Job Center open . . .	Job / Employment Coach	job coach, job center coach	2009
Bookmobile Volunteer - RideAlong - Tulare County, CA Volunteer job description used by Tulare County Library for volunteers who ride along in the bookmobile to assist. (See Also: Bookmobile Volunteer… more	Adult Programming, Children's Services, Materials Handling	Bookmobile	2010
Bookmobile Volunteer - Meet in Own Car - Tulare County, CA Volunteer Job Description for Tulare County Bookmobile volunteers who meet the bookmobile at one or more of its various stops. (See Also: Bookmobile… more	Adult Programming, Children's Services, Materials Handling	Bookmobile	2010
Computer Coach Team Leader - San Jose CA San Jose Public Library recruits take-charge individuals to recruit, train, coordinate and support a team of volunteer computer coaches. The coaches… more	Computer - Tech Coach	computer coach, tech coach, computer tutor	2011
Grounds Beautification Leader - San Jose CA San Jose Public Library recruits volunteer leaders to organize and supervise a team of responsible community volunteers to maintain and enhance the… more	Leadership / Managerial	grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping	2011
Arts Program Ambassador - St. Helena, CA St. Helena Public Library recruits volunteers to lead their engagement and coordination of artists and supporters of arts and culture initiatives at… more	Arts	arts, ambassadors, outreach, culture	2011
Homework Help Program Coordinator - Torrance CA Torrance Public Library recruits skilled volunteers to coordinate and lead the Homework Help Program including recruitment of volunteer tutors,… more	Children's Services, Program / Project Coordinator, Teen / Young Adult Services	Homework Help Teen, tutor, mentor	2011
Arts Program Graphic Artist - St. Helena, CA St. Helena Public Library recruits graphic design professionals to create promotional materials to be used in print and electronic marketing… more	Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing and Publicity	graphic designer, communications, arts, culture, marketing	2011
Job Center Coach - Fresno County CA Fresno County Library recruits skilled volunteers to coach and mentor unemployed and underemployed individuals to use library technology, tools and… more	Job / Employment Coach	employment coach, job coach, unemployment	2011
Homebound Service ToolKit - Texas Libraries have a long tradition of providing outreach to underserved populations and are committed to providing access to all, even people who are… more	Outreach, Program / Project Coordinator, Job Specific Volunteer Training	Homebound, outreach	2011
Community Programs Specialist - Kern County, CA Kern County Library recruits professionals to create and publicize library program events on topics with broad community appeal.	Adult Programming	programs, adults, outreach, marketing, promotion	2011
Literacy Assessment Counselor - San Diego CA Conducts intake interviews and administers placement tests.	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2011
Community Connections Coordinator - San Jose, CA This San Jose Public Library volunteer job description is for someone to oversee and implement strategies that involved the library in key community… more	Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator		2011
Computer Coach - Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach recruits people with computer/ tech skills to be part of a team that is helping to bridge the digital divide in their community.	Computer - Tech Coach	computer coach, tech tutor	2011
Literacy Program Assistant - San Diego CA Assists Tutor/Learner Coordinator in matching adult learners and volunteer tutors and conducts follow up of learner progress and documentation.	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2011
Computer Literacy Ambassador - Roseville CA Roseville Public Library recruits volunteers with advanced computer skills and knowledge as tutors and coaches to assist patrons to become more… more	Computer - Tech Coach	computer coach, computer skills, tech coach	2011
Literacy Tutor - Fresno County CA Adult Literacy Tutor volunteer position.	Adult Literacy	adult literacy, tutor	2011
Facilitator, ESL Conversation Circle - Fresno County CA Fresno County Public Library recruits volunteers to facilitate small groups of adults learning English as a second language in improving their… more	Adult Programming, English as a Second Language	ESL, English as second language, adult literacy	2011
Literacy Tutor - Monrovia CA Adult Literacy volunteer tutor position.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011