Programmatic - Book Club Planner
Are you an avid reader looking for a rewarding way to connect with your community? San José Public Library is looking for enthusiastic readers interested in helping us set up a book club.
How You Will Make a Difference
Book Club Planners play a pivotal role in preparing quality content for our community of readers. We need help planning and preparing content for our upcoming book club.
Volunteers are needed to:
- Understand how to search the SJPL catalog and eBooks for titles that are widely available for people to access from home
- Select appropriate book titles for people to read together
- Research popular titles & availability.
- Create discussion guides & find additional resources.
Benefits
- Encourages lifelong learning to community readers
- Gain experience with program planning
- Develop communication skills
Commitment/Schedule
Willingness to volunteer at least once a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Schedule is dependent on the availability of the volunteer.
Prospective volunteers should:
- Be dependable, punctual, and responsible
- Complete a fingerprint background check, at no cost to you. Only required if you are 18 years or older
Qualifications Required
- Age Must be at least 15+
- Online Orientation for On-site Volunteers Completed Must be Yes
- Online Orientation for Virtual Volunteers Completed Must be Yes
- Oral and written communication skills in English Must be at least Medium
