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
Reading Buddies Volunteer - Dayton OH
Reading Buddies volunteer job description from the Dayton Ohio library.
Early LiteracyChildren's Services 2024
Special Event Volunteer - Dayton OH
Special Events volunteer job description from the Dayton Ohio library.
OutreachAdult ProgrammingTeen / Young Adult ServicesChildren's Services 2024
Storyteller - Indianapolis IN
The purpose of the storyteller volunteer is to supplement librarian story times with read aloud stories, songs, and playtime for young patrons (… more
Children's Services Storytime, Storyteller 2024
Gardening Support - Indianapolis iN
The purpose of the gardening support volunteer is to provide valuable support to library staff to maintain decorative vegetation and gardens on the… more
Materials Handling Gardener 2024
Teen Advisory Member - Indianapolis IN
The purpose of the Teen Advisory volunteer position is twofold. First, teen volunteers help library staff provide valuable library services to the… more
Teen / Young Adult Services Teen 2024
Branch Administrative Support Volunteer - Indianapolis IN
Library branches conduct a wide variety of programs for all ages, offer materials in print and online, and provide a community resource to connect… more
Materials Handling administrative support, crafts 2024
Collection Support - Indianapolis IN
The purpose of the collection support volunteer is to provide valuable support to library staff to maintain the orderliness of the branch’s… more
Materials Handling collection, shelve 2024
Technology/Public Computer Support - Indianapolis IN
The purpose of the technology support volunteer is to provide valuable support to library staff to assist patrons with the use of library technology… more
Computer - Tech CoachAdult Programming tech coach, computer coach 2024
Program Support Volunteer - Indianapolis IN
The purpose of the Program Support Volunteer is to help library staff before, during, and after scheduled programs. 
Adult ProgrammingChildren's Services programs 2024
Library Store Support - Indianapolis IN
Bookstore volunteers enhance the work of Indy Library Store by helping to dispose of discarded, donated, and unwanted materials to create a… more
Book Sales / Bookstore 2024
Summer Reading Club VolunTeen - Columbus OH
Volunteer position description used by the Columbus (OH) library for teens in the Summer Reading Program.
Teen / Young Adult ServicesChildren's Services Teen, Summer reading 2024
Summer Reading Program Support - Indianapolis IN
The Summer Reading Program (SRP) is one of the most extensive programs conducted throughout the library, encouraging reading for entertainment and… more
Children's Services Summer reading 2024
ESL Facilitator - Dayton OH
ESL Facilitator volunteer job description from the Dayton Ohio Library.
English as a Second Language 2024
List of Potential Partners for a Reading to Dogs Program
Here's as potential list of partners if you're looking to set up a "reading to dogs" program.
Alliance of Therapy Dogs -  https://www.… more
Children's Services Pet Therapy, dog, Paws to Read, reading 2024
Food Pantry Program Help - Dayton OH
A job description from the Dayton Ohio library for a volunteer who helps with their partnership program with the Dayton Food Bank.
Adult ProgrammingProgram / Project Coordinator 2024
Makerspace Mentor - Multnomah County Library OR
Job description used by the Multnomah County Library for adult volunteers in their Makerspace.
MakerSpaceAdult Programming maker space 2024
Home Library Services Delivery Helper - Dayton OH
Volunteer job description from Dayton Ohio for their Home Delivery service.
Adult ProgrammingOutreachMaterials Handling Home delivery, Homebound 2024
Teen Council Member - Multnomah County Library OR
Volunteer Job Description for teens serving as members on a branch library Teen Council.
Teen / Young Adult Services Teen, young adult, advisory 2024
Library Mascot Volunteer - Dayton OH
Volunteer job description for the volunteers who serve as the library's mascot in Dayton OH. (LOVE the fact that they need to learn the mascot's "… more
Teen / Young Adult ServicesOutreachAdult Programming mascot 2024
Program Helper - Dayton OH
Volunteer Job Description from the Dayton Ohio Library
Adult ProgrammingChildren's ServicesProgram / Project Coordinator programs 2024