Position Descriptions | Get Involved! Resource Clearinghouse

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
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
Adult Programming Committee - Monrovia, CA This committee of volunteers brainstorms, selects, organizes and markets quality adult programming.	Adult Programming	adult programming, programs	2011
Adult Literacy Tutor - Solano County CA Volunteer job description for Solano County Library's literacy services.	Adult Literacy	tutor	2022
Adult Literacy Math Tutor - Sacramento, CA Sacramento Public Library's literacy program developed this Math Tutor volunteer position description when they found the need to expand their… more	Adult Literacy	screening, literacy, tutor	2013
Adult Literacy Intern - 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.	Adult Literacy	literacy, reading, intern, internship	2020
Adult Literacy GED Tutor - Sacramento Public Library, CA Sacramento Public Library's Literacy Program has begun to support students studying for the GED. This is the GED tutor position they use to… more	Adult Literacy	LIteracy Tutor GED	2013
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
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
45 Unique & Useful Projects for Skilled Volunteers A wonderful list of skilled volunteer project ideas from VolunteerPro.	Leadership / Managerial		2018
"Intro to the Internet" Training Powerpoint - Huntington Beach, CA This powerpoint presentation can be used for volunteers to provide training on the internet and how to use it.	Engaging High Impact Volunteers, Job Specific Volunteer Training	computer coach, tech coach, Training	2012
"Book a Genealogist" Volunteer - Sacramento Public Library, CA This volunteer position provides one-on-one assistance to patrons who need help with their genealogical research.	Adult Programming	genealogy	2013