Library--Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.--Youth Services

Are you looking for a new way to volunteer by exploring digital volunteerism? San José Public Library is looking for passionate community leaders ages 13-18 in helping to make a difference in their community while unlocking real-world opportunities.

How You Will Make a Difference

SJ Engage ambassadors will make a difference in their community by educating themselves on local issues impacting their everyday lives through online course:

• Global Climate Change
• Gun Violence in the United States
• Homelessness and Poverty
• Immigration in the United States
• Mental Health

Volunteers are needed to:

1. Sign up on sjpl.org/sjengage
2. Select an SJ Engage course to learn
3. Complete courses and respond to what you learned

Benefits

• Encourage lifelong learning in community youth.
• Inspire youth to develop social action projects.
• Connect with local issues and nonprofits.

Commitment/Schedule

Willing to set your own pace by completing courses throughout the year.

Prospective volunteers should:

• Be comfortable with technology
• Be within 13-18 years of age