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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
Library Literacy Volunteer Job Descriptions On this page of resources from the California Library Literacy Services website you can scroll down to find sample volunteer job descriptions for… more	Adult Literacy	job descriptions, Recruitment
English Language Tutor for K-12 Students - Chula Vista CA This volunteer job description, initially designed for the ELLI (English Language Literacy Intensive) program could be used in a library that wants… more	Adult Literacy, Children's Services, English as a Second Language, Teen / Young Adult Services	ESL, tutor	2007
Job Help Center Assistant - Columbus Metropolitan Library OH Volunteer position description used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library when they were able to have their Job Center open . . .	Job / Employment Coach	job coach, job center coach	2009
Bookmobile Volunteer - RideAlong - Tulare County, CA Volunteer job description used by Tulare County Library for volunteers who ride along in the bookmobile to assist. (See Also: Bookmobile Volunteer… more	Adult Programming, Children's Services, Materials Handling	Bookmobile	2010
Bookmobile Volunteer - Meet in Own Car - Tulare County, CA Volunteer Job Description for Tulare County Bookmobile volunteers who meet the bookmobile at one or more of its various stops. (See Also: Bookmobile… more	Adult Programming, Children's Services, Materials Handling	Bookmobile	2010
Facilitator, ESL Conversation Circle - Fresno County CA Fresno County Public Library recruits volunteers to facilitate small groups of adults learning English as a second language in improving their… more	Adult Programming, English as a Second Language	ESL, English as second language, adult literacy	2011
Literacy Tutor - Monrovia CA Adult Literacy volunteer tutor position.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011
Coordinator of Afterschool Programs - San Jose CA The San Jose Public Library recruits experienced volunteers to recruit, train, and lead a creative team of volunteers to supervise an afterschool… more	Children's Services, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator, Teen / Young Adult Services	tutor, Homework Help	2011
Literacy Tutor - San Diego CA Adult Literacy Tutor volunteer position.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011
Genealogy Catalog Associate - Huntington Beach CA This volunteer enters data from hand and typewritten cards into the library’s electronic catalog. Each card corresponds to a book in the Genealogy… more	Adult Programming, Tech Services	genealogy	2011
Coordinator- Computer Instruction - San Jose CA San Jose Public Library recruits skilled volunteers to coordinate volunteer instructors that provide individual or small group basic computer… more	Adult Literacy, Computer - Tech Coach, Program / Project Coordinator	coordinator, computer, adult literacy	2011
Literacy Tutor - Tulare Public Library, CA Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor position.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011
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