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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
Teen Virtual Volunteer Ideas - OK A great list of ideas from the Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City for engaging teens as virtual volunteers developed during the COVID-19… more	Outreach, Children's Services	Teens, virtual, virtual volunteer	2021
Create a Book Stool! LOVE this idea shared by the Vernon Area Public Library in Illinois. What a fun way to re-purpose weeded books and engage volunteers! I can see… more	MakerSpace, Book Sales / Bookstore, Arts	maker space, crafts	2021
Volunteer Screener Such a great idea from Jayne Cravens, Coyote Communications. Get some help with some of your volunteer engagement tasks and engage volunteers on a… more	Leadership / Managerial	screening	2021
Tech Tutor - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada This volunteer position description is being used at the Kitchener Public Library in bringing Tech Tutors back into the library as we begin to emerge… more	Computer - Tech Coach	computer coach, computer tutor, tech coach, COVID-19	2021
Virtual Teen Video Content Creator - Austin Public Library TX Austin Public Library Teen Virtual Volunteer Program Stephanie was in the middle of recruitment for summer volunteers when the libraries… more	Children's Services	Teens, teen volunteers, virtual, virtual volunteer, COVID-19	2020
Virtual Teen Puppeteer - Austin Public Library TX Austin Public Library Teen Virtual Volunteer Program - Stephanie was in the middle of recruitment for summer volunteers when the libraries closed due… more	Children's Services	Teens, teen volunteers, virtual, virtual volunteer, COVID-19	2020
Virtual World Language Resource - Austin Public Library TX Austin Public Library Teen Virtual Volunteer Program - Stephanie was in the middle of recruitment for summer volunteers when the libraries closed due… more	Children's Services	Teens, teen volunteers, virtual, virtual volunteer, COVID-19	2020
Planning Template for Virtual Video Content Creators - Austin Public Library TX This planning template is to be used by teen volunteers participating as Virtual Video Content Creators for the Austin Public Library. Here's the… more	Children's Services	Teens, teen volunteers, virtual, virtual volunteer, COVID-19	2020
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
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
Fidget Blanket Creator - Sacramento Public Library, CA A Fidget Blanket is a lap-size blanket that provides sensory and tactile stimulation. Blankets are equipped with “fidget” objects such as buttons,… more	Adult Programming, Outreach, MakerSpace	Senior Services, memory care, crafts, sewing, brain health	2020
Library Takeout Service Ambassador - Tigard OR This position was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic for volunteers to assist with the holds pick-up process. Procedures for this position can be… more	Materials Handling, Greeter / Concierge	COVID-19, greeter	2020
ESL Coordinator - VolunteerMatch This sample job description was created by Jennifer Bennett, CVA, Senior Manager of Education and Training at VolunteerMatch. Remember that you can… more	English as a Second Language	ESL	2020
Fidget Blanket Creator FAQ - Sacramento Public Library, CA A Fidget Blanket is a lap-size blanket that provides sensory and tactile stimulation. Blankets are equipped with “fidget” objects such as buttons,… more	Adult Programming, Outreach, MakerSpace	Senior Services, memory care, crafts, sewing, brain health	2020
Library Takeout Service Ambassador Procedures - Tigard OR These procedures were developed for the Library Takeout Program Volunteer position description developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Position… more	Materials Handling, Greeter / Concierge	COVID-19, greeter	2020
Position Description Template - VolunteerMatch This job description template was created by Jennifer Bennett, CVA, Senior Manager of Education and Training at VolunteerMatch. Remember that you can… more	English as a Second Language	job descriptions, Position Descriptions	2020
Fidget Blanket Photos - Sacramento Public Library, CA A Fidget Blanket is a lap-size blanket that provides sensory and tactile stimulation. Blankets are equipped with “fidget” objects such as buttons,… more	Adult Programming, MakerSpace, Outreach	Senior Services, memory care, crafts, sewing, brain health	2020
Tech Helper - VolunteerMatch This sample volunteer position description was developed by Jennifer Bennett, CVA, Senior Manager of Education and Training at VolunteerMatch.… more	Computer - Tech Coach	tech, computer coach	2020
COVID-19 Story Project - Arlington Heights IL This link provides information about Arlington Heights (IL) Memorial Library's COVID-19 Story Project during the 2020 pandemic to preserve the… more	Adult Programming	COVID-19	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