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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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 for use in her March 25… 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 for use in her March… 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 |
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 |
Closed Captioning Volunteer - Cedar Rapids IA
During the global pandemic the Library shifted to sharing more programs online and wanted to ensure the programs were accessible to those who utilize… more |
Materials Handling, Outreach | virtual, virtual volunteer, remote, closed captioning, COVID-19 | 2021 |
Podcast Transcription Volunteer
This volunteer job description is used by the Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries Association to attract virtual volunteers to tackle a very… more |
Tech Services, Materials Handling | podcast, transcription, virtual, virtual volunteer | 2021 |
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 |
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 |
Library Express (Homebound) Delivery Volunteer - Indianapolis Public Library IN
This job description is used by the Indianapolis Public Library in their Library Express program, which is delivery for the homebound. |
Outreach, Adult Programming, Materials Handling | Homebound | 2022 |
Virtual Job Coach Volunteer Position Description - Sacramento CA
Virtual Job Coach volunteer position description used by the Sacramento Public Library. |
Job / Employment Coach | COVID-19, job coach | 2022 |