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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
Homework Club Site Coordinator - Huntington Beach CA Huntington Beach's Homework Club Site Coordinator trains and schedules volunteer tutors to assist elementary and junior high school students… more	Children's Services, Teen / Young Adult Services	homework	2014
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
Computer Learning Center Coach - Lodi CA This position assists in many ways in the library's computer learning center.	Adult Literacy, Computer - Tech Coach	computer coach computer tutor tech coach tech tutor	2013
Literacy Coach Assistant - Butte County CA these folks are used on Butte County Library’s school-bus sized “Literacy Coach,” and may be applicable to some bookmobile volunteer positions.	Adult Literacy, Children's Services	children, adult literacy	2013
Family Place Monitor - Sacramento CA This volunteer helps families feel at home at the library, and interacts with them to ensure they get the most from their library visit.	Early Literacy	rural, children	2013
Assistant Volunteer Coordinator - State Library, CA When the California state library dramatically increased the number of volunteer positions in the library, that of course meant more work for those… more	Leadership / Managerial, Outreach	volunteer coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment	2013
California History Photo Archivist - California State Library The glass plate negative collection from the Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915 needs some TLC. The volunteer in this position will… more	Materials Handling, Tech Services	history, photography	2013
California History, Art & Architecture Docent - CA State Library In preparation for the grand re-opening of the historic state library building, a docent/tour guide program has been implemented.	Arts, Docents	docent, tour guide	2013
Tour Scheduling Assistant - CA State Library In preparation for the grand re-opening of its historic building, the state library is implementing a docent/tour guide program, and has designed… more	Docents, Program / Project Coordinator	Volunteer Orientation	2013
California History Genealogist - CA State Library This volunteer position description engages volunteers with research and genealogy experience in maintaining a historical website.	Arts	genealogy	2013
Seed Library Volunteer - Oakland Public Library, CA Lays out qualifications, expectations and duties for volunteers who want to be involved in the Seed Library.	Adult Programming, Materials Handling		2013
"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
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
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