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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
"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
"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
45 Unique & Useful Projects for Skilled Volunteers A wonderful list of skilled volunteer project ideas from VolunteerPro.	Leadership / Managerial		2018
Adopt-A-Shelf - Cedar Rapids Public Library IA This is the job description for volunteers who "Adopt-A-Shelf" at the Cedar Rapids Iowa Public Library. A related document is the Adopt-A-Shelf… more	Materials Handling	Shelving	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
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 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
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
Adult Literacy Tutor - Solano County CA Volunteer job description for Solano County Library's literacy services.	Adult Literacy	tutor	2022
Adult Programming Committee - Monrovia, CA This committee of volunteers brainstorms, selects, organizes and markets quality adult programming.	Adult Programming	adult programming, programs	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
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
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
Best New Volunteer Roles in Libraries This one-hour live online meeting was held on October 20, 2022 and features library volunteer engagement leaders sharing their thoughts on the… more	Computer - Tech Coach, MakerSpace, Book Sales / Bookstore, Teen / Young Adult Services	Volunteer Job Description, staff training	2022
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
Book Club Facilitator - San Jose Public Library, CA The volunteers in this position lead book club groups for San Jose Public Library.	Adult Programming	Book Discussion Leader Book Club	2014
Book Drop Helper and Sorter - Boulder CO This volunteer job description was created by the Boulder, Colorado library to assist with what is expected to be a huge amount of book drop traffic… more	Materials Handling	Book Drop	2020
Book Store Volunteer - Indianapolis Public Library - IN This is the job description used by the volunteers engaged in the Indianapolis Public Library's Book Store.	Book Sales / Bookstore	Booksales, Bookstore	2020
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
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