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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
Genealogy Group Facilitator - Texas This volunteer position, designed and used by the Lake Travis Community Library in Austin, Texas, assists genealogical researchers, including… more	Adult Programming	genealogy	2019
Graphic Designer - Covina CA Covina Public Library recruits skilled volunteers to serve as graphic designers to design print, electronic and video media to promote the library.	Graphic Design, Marketing and Publicity	graphic designer, marketing	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
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
Home Delivery Driver - Indianapolis Public Library IN Job Description used by the Indianapolis Public Library in their Library Express home delivery program.	Outreach, Adult Programming, Materials Handling	Homebound	2022
Homebound Delivery Volunteer - Orange Public Library CA Volunteer Job Description used by the Orange Public Library to recruit and manage volunteers who deliver materials to homebound patrons.	Adult Programming, Outreach		2015
Homebound Delivery Volunteer Survey During COVID-19 - Indianapolis, IN This survey was developed by the Indianapolis Public Library during May, 2020's COVID-19 pandemic to assess Homebound Delivery volunteers' (program… more	Adult Programming, Materials Handling	Homebound, COVID-19, surveys	2020
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
Homework Club Coordinator - San Jose CA Lead a team of homework coach volunteers.	Children's Services, Program / Project Coordinator	homework, children	2011
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
Homework Club Site Coordinator - Huntington Beach CA Huntington Beach's Homework Club Site Coordinator trains and schedules volunteer tutors to assist elementary and junior high school students… more	Children's Services, Teen / Young Adult Services	homework	2014
Homework Coach - San Jose Public Library CA Increase the learning of K - 8th grade students to help them be successful in school.	Children's Services	homework, Homework Help, children, children's services	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
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
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
Job Center Volunteer - Chandler Public Library AZ This volunteer position was shared by the Chandler Public Library in Arizona.	Job / Employment Coach	employment, job	2017
Job Description List - Corona Public Library, CA This list of volunteer job descriptions from the Corona (CA) Public Library might give you some good ideas	Adult Programming, Teen / Young Adult Services		2019
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
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
Lending Services 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.	Materials Handling, Tech Services	intern, internship	2020