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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
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
Literacy Tutor, Juvenile Detention Facility - Yolo County, CA The Yolo County Library and the Yolo County Probation Department have partnered on a project that provides literacy tutoring to youth incarcerated at… more	Adult Literacy, Teen / Young Adult Services	Teens, adult literacy	2012
Bilingual Catalog/Internet Docent - Solano County, CA This position helps customers (individuals and small groups) learn how to use the library’s computerized catalog.	Docents	docent	2012
Computer Coach Program Coordinator - Huntington Beach CA The Huntington Beach Public Library Computer Coach Program Coordinator, in partnership with Library Management, oversees the Computer Coach program… more	Computer - Tech Coach, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator	leadership, skilled	2012
"Intro to the Internet" Training Powerpoint - Huntington Beach, CA This powerpoint presentation can be used for volunteers to provide training on the internet and how to use it.	Engaging High Impact Volunteers, Job Specific Volunteer Training	computer coach, tech coach, Training	2012
Head Computer Coach - San Jose Public Library Literacy Program CA The person in this leadership position will develop learning opportunities for the computer lab and coordinate a cadre of volunteer computer… more	Adult Literacy, Computer - Tech Coach, Leadership / Managerial	literacy, skilled, computer coach	2012
Coordinator, Literacy Outreach Team - San Jose CA This leadership position coordinates outreach activities that enhance the literacy program's presence in the community. Oversees a volunteer… more	Adult Literacy, Leadership / Managerial, Outreach, Program / Project Coordinator	literacy, skilled, outreach	2012
Waiting Room Reader - San Mateo County, CA San Mateo County Library volunteers share the love of reading with families in six low-income medical clinics in San Mateo County	Children's Services, Early Literacy, Outreach	orientation, children, outreach	2012
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
Welcome Desk Volunteer - Tulare County Library, CA Greets Library customers and helps them with basic information.	Greeter / Concierge	greeter, concierge	2012
Japanese American History Archivist - CA This position at the state library works with the catalogs on getting a special collection ready for catalogueing and access by the public.	Tech Services	history, archive	2012
Learning Opportunity Facilitator - Solano County Library CA This volunteer position is used by Solano County Library's literacy program to serve adult learners who are on a waiting list for a tutor.	Adult Literacy	literacy, reading	2012
Literacy Resource Specialist - Solano County CA Experienced Solano County Library Literacy volunteers can opt to become a Resource Specialist. They serve as a resource to staff, tutors and learners… more	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2012
Teen Computer Corps Specialist - San Francisco, CA Teen Computer Corps is an innovative new program that connects computer savvy teenagers with senior patrons hoping to improve their basic computer… more	Computer - Tech Coach, Teen / Young Adult Services	Teens	2012
Fundraiser - Huntington Beach Public Library, CA This volunteer position is one that Huntington Beach Public LIbrary uses to assist their fundraising efforts.	Fundraising and Grantwriting	fundraising	2012
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