| Volunteer Position Description |
The Yellow Door Film Group uses movies to facilitate an open discussion, to promote community participation, and to bring awareness about societal issues.The Film Group runs every other Thursday at 3-5:30pm in-person. Each week, the volunteer shoes a film for the group to watch together, and then leads a discussion about the film afterwards.
Volunteer responsibilities include:
Select films for the month
Set up the room and the film, including the projector, closing curtains/lights, putting out snacks, setting up chairs.
Greet participants
Prepare an introductory blurb and discussion questions for each film
Introduce and show the film
Lead a discussion about the film after its done
Complete the attendance form at the end of each session. |
| On/Off Campus |
Off-campus (Montreal) |
| Position Type |
Volunteer opportunity |
| Location |
On-site |
| Address |
3590 rue Jeanne Mance |
| Neighborhood/Area |
Ville-Marie |
| Contact with Clients? |
Direct volunteering with clients |
| Volunteer Tasks |
Animating Activities, Organizing / Coordinating / Project Management |
| Volunteer Tasks (Other) |
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| French required? |
No |
| Volunteer Position Requirements |
Minimum 4 months commitment
2-3 hours every other week.
Volunteers need to be available every other Thursday at 2:45-5:30pm
Skills:
Able to lead a group activity and facilitate discussions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Interest or background in film.
Self-organized and reliable.
Bilingual (French and English) an asset. |
| Open to students in all degrees and disciplines? |
Yes |
| Targeted Degrees and Disciplines |
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| Time Period |
Rolling basis |
| Start Date |
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| End date |
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| Length of Commitment Expected |
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| Time Commitment |
Afternoon |
| Hours per Week |
4 |
| Training provided? |
Yes |
| Other Benefits |
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| Benefits (Other) |
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| Application Procedure |
Online application form, Email organization contact, Call organization contact |
| Application Contact Information |
activities@yellowdoor.org |
| Application Deadline |
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| Application Material Required |
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| Additonal Application Information / Comments |
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