Library--Biblioteca Latinoamericana

Are you a film buff looking for a fun way to connect with your community? San José Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to lead and facilitate an online film club and bring folks together through a love of film.

How You Will Make a Difference

Virtual Film Club Leaders would fill a vital role in creating that all-important social connection for other film lovers in your community. 

Volunteers are needed to:

• Select appropriate and widely accessible film titles available online to view (such as using Hoopla, our online eMovie resource)
• Lead and facilitate positive discussions using the Zoom meeting platform with SJPL staff support
• Engage with new people
• Listen attentively and involve everyone in the discussion

Benefits

• Connect with your community and provide a much-needed social outlet
• Gain experience with program management skills
• Develop communication skills
• Commitment/Schedule
• Willingness to volunteer at least once a month for a 6 month duration. Schedule is dependent on the availability of the volunteer.

Prospective volunteers should:

• Be comfortable in leading online meetings and engaging with new people using the Zoom meeting platform
• Be dependable, punctual, and responsible
• Complete a fingerprint background check, at no cost to you. Only required if you are 18 years or older