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 |
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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 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 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 Coordinator - San Jose CA
Lead a team of homework coach volunteers. |
Children's Services, Program / Project Coordinator | homework, children | 2011 |
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 |
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 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 | |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Genealogy Catalog Associate - Huntington Beach CA
This volunteer enters data from hand and typewritten cards into the library’s electronic catalog. Each card corresponds to a book in the Genealogy… more |
Adult Programming, Tech Services | genealogy | 2011 |
Fundraising Executive Coordinator - Roseville CA
Roseville Public Library recruits volunteer leaders to plan, coordinate and carry out fundraising activities and events for the library. |
Fundraising and Grantwriting, Leadership / Managerial | fundraising, advocacy, fund development, outreach | 2011 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Family Place Monitor - Sacramento CA
This volunteer helps families feel at home at the library, and interacts with them to ensure they get the most from their library visit. |
Early Literacy | rural, children | 2013 |
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 |