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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
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
"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
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
Coordinator, Literacy Outreach Team - San Jose CA This leadership position coordinates outreach activities that enhance the literacy program's presence in the community. Oversees a volunteer… more	Adult Literacy, Leadership / Managerial, Outreach, Program / Project Coordinator	literacy, skilled, outreach	2012
Waiting Room Reader - San Mateo County, CA San Mateo County Library volunteers share the love of reading with families in six low-income medical clinics in San Mateo County	Children's Services, Early Literacy, Outreach	orientation, children, outreach	2012
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
Literacy Site Coordinator -- San Luis Obispo CA Organizes and manages a literacy learning center which supports tutors and learners to ensure that an effective educational program takes place. (… more	Adult Literacy, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator	literacy, skilled	2012
Library Concierge - Roseville CA Be the smiling representative of the library! Greet and guide customers to services, programs, and materials. Provide assistance with the express… more	Greeter / Concierge	greeter, concierge	2012
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
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
Community Programs Specialist - Kern County, CA Kern County Library recruits professionals to create and publicize library program events on topics with broad community appeal.	Adult Programming	programs, adults, outreach, marketing, promotion	2011
Literacy Assessment Counselor - San Diego CA Conducts intake interviews and administers placement tests.	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2011
Community Connections Coordinator - San Jose, CA This San Jose Public Library volunteer job description is for someone to oversee and implement strategies that involved the library in key community… more	Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator		2011