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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
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
Adult Programming Committee - Monrovia, CA This committee of volunteers brainstorms, selects, organizes and markets quality adult programming.	Adult Programming	adult programming, programs	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
Literacy Learner Coordinator - Monrovia CA In Monrovia Public Library's adult literacy program, the volunteer serving as Learner Coordinator helps manage the diverse needs of adult… more	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	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
Literacy Tutor - Yolo County, CA	Adult Literacy	adult literacy, tutor	2011
Computer Coach Team Leader - San Jose CA San Jose Public Library recruits take-charge individuals to recruit, train, coordinate and support a team of volunteer computer coaches. The coaches… more	Computer - Tech Coach	computer coach, tech coach, computer tutor	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
Arts Program Ambassador - St. Helena, CA St. Helena Public Library recruits volunteers to lead their engagement and coordination of artists and supporters of arts and culture initiatives at… more	Arts	arts, ambassadors, outreach, culture	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
Arts Program Graphic Artist - St. Helena, CA St. Helena Public Library recruits graphic design professionals to create promotional materials to be used in print and electronic marketing… more	Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing and Publicity	graphic designer, communications, arts, culture, marketing	2011
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