Volunteer With Us!
Be Part of Chicago’s Latino Cultural Renaissance!
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC) invites passionate, creative individuals to join our dynamic volunteer community. As we celebrate and share Latino arts across the city, your energy and dedication can make a lasting impact on Chicago’s cultural landscape.
Why Volunteer With Us? Connect with artists, filmmakers, and performers from across Latin America and Spain, gain hands-on experience in arts administration and event production. Enjoy exclusive access to festivals, performances, and cultural celebrations. Build meaningful relationships within Chicago’s vibrant arts community. Develop professional skills while supporting Latino cultural expression
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
- Festival Operations
- Support Guest Relations and Hospitality
- Social Media and Marketing
- Event Photography and Documentation
- Translation and Interpretation
- Technical and Audio-Visual Support Community Outreach
Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling available Weekend and evening opportunities Short-term festival positions and long-term program support roles
Benefits: Complimentary access to select events and performances; Letters of recommendation for dedicated volunteers; Networking opportunities with arts professionals; Professional development workshops; The satisfaction of strengthening Chicago’s cultural fabric
Join us in celebrating and amplifying Latino voices through the arts. No previous experience required—just bring your enthusiasm and commitment to cultural exchange!
To get started, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at [email/phone] or visit [website] to complete our volunteer application.
¡Tu participación hace la diferencia!
The Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF) is produced every April by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC), a pan-Latino, nonprofit, multidisciplinary arts organization dedicated to developing, promoting and increasing awareness of Latino culture among Latinos and other communities by presenting a wide variety of art forms. The Chicago Latino Film Festival began in 1985 with 14 films projected onto a concrete wall for 500 viewers, and has now grown into the ILCC, which was originally founded as Chicago Latino Cinema.
This event is the longest-running exclusively Latino Film Festival in the country and is an important platform to lend a voice to Latino filmmakers from around the world.
As a not-for-profit organization, we depend on the help and work of talented interns and freelancers that wish to learn the multiple aspects of the film festival through content creation, administrative management, and artist and membership support.
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED TO HELP SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS – Please write and email to info@latinoculturalcenter.org to get more information about how volunteering can help gain valuable experience while supporting the ILCC’s mission year-round.
CURRENTLY, THERE ARE NO JOB OR INTERN POSITIONS AVAILABLE (We will list here as they become available)
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
For 10 exciting days, the Chicago Latino Film Festival welcomes more than 35,000 film enthusiasts and film representatives from all over Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the United States. Our efforts are not possible without a strong team of volunteers to make the festival a remarkable experience for all our guests. Get involved, meet new people, and discover the latest in Latino cinema!
All new volunteers must attend the orientation meetings held in the months leading up to the event. Returning volunteers are not required to attend, but recommended for getting updates and changes. Those interested in interpreting MUST attend the workshop designated for this purpose. Please reserve your attendance through the link below.
MEETING DATES:
Thursday, March 20th – 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Wednesday, March 26th – 6:00pm to 9:00pm
LOCATION:
Instituto Cervantes – 31 W Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60605 (Main Auditorium)