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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
Welcome Desk Volunteer - Tulare County Library, CA Greets Library customers and helps them with basic information.	Greeter / Concierge	greeter, concierge	2012
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
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
Literacy Resource Specialist - Solano County CA Experienced Solano County Library Literacy volunteers can opt to become a Resource Specialist. They serve as a resource to staff, tutors and learners… more	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2012
Teen Computer Corps Specialist - San Francisco, CA Teen Computer Corps is an innovative new program that connects computer savvy teenagers with senior patrons hoping to improve their basic computer… more	Computer - Tech Coach, Teen / Young Adult Services	Teens	2012
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
Literacy Tutor, Juvenile Detention Facility - Yolo County, CA The Yolo County Library and the Yolo County Probation Department have partnered on a project that provides literacy tutoring to youth incarcerated at… more	Adult Literacy, Teen / Young Adult Services	Teens, adult literacy	2012
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
Computer Coach Program Coordinator - Huntington Beach CA The Huntington Beach Public Library Computer Coach Program Coordinator, in partnership with Library Management, oversees the Computer Coach program… more	Computer - Tech Coach, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator	leadership, skilled	2012
Coordinator, Photo and Video Services - San Jose CA San Jose Public Library recruits skilled volunteers to recruit, manage and coordinate a team of volunteers that records high-quality photos and… more	Graphic Design, Marketing and Publicity, Tech Services	photography, coordinator, videography, tech services, marketing, promotion	2011
Literacy Case Manager - Monrovia CA Assists learner and tutor in providing additional resources as needed by the learner.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011
EBooks Coach Volunteer Position Description - Huntington Beach CA Volunteer EBook Coaches help others navigate this new technology by providing one-on-one assistance to library patrons setting up their EBook Reader… more	Computer - Tech Coach, Materials Handling	E-Books	2011
Coordinator, Teen Services - San Jose CA San Jose Public Library recruits volunteer leaders to develop and coordinate community service opportunities, and engage youth to serve in their… more	Program / Project Coordinator, Teen / Young Adult Services	coordinator, Teens, community service	2011
Literacy Materials Processor - San Diego Public Library CA Assists in making new and returned materials available as quickly as possible.	Adult Literacy, Materials Handling		2011
Digital Storytelling Project Lead - Berkeley CA Berkeley Public Library engages skilled volunteers to assist in the production of first-person histories of community members that have value to… more	Adult Programming, Outreach, Program / Project Coordinator, Tech Services	digital storytelling, marketing, promotion, videography	2011
Homework Club Coordinator - San Jose CA Lead a team of homework coach volunteers.	Children's Services, Program / Project Coordinator	homework, children	2011
Special Events Assistant - Huntington Beach, CA Volunteers help with hosting and set-up of various events at the Huntington Beach Library.	Greeter / Concierge, Outreach	youth volunteers, greeter, screening volunteers	2011
Director, Citizenship Programs - San Jose CA San Jose Public Library recruits skilled volunteers to oversee a program that helps new Americans prepare for the US Citizenship test in their native… more	Adult Programming, English as a Second Language	citizenship, immigrants, new Americans	2011
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
ESL Conversation Club Facilitator - San Jose CA San Jose Public Library recruits volunteer leaders to enhance the library’s services to English language learners by overseeing and implementing… more	Adult Programming, English as a Second Language	ESL, coordinator	2011