Volunteers are key to the success of the Festival!
Potential Volunteer Information
While we are no longer accepting volunteer applications or the 2010 Film Festival, we encourage you to check out the volunteer job descriptions below and sign up for next year! We have year-round volunteering opportunities, but only begin accepting applications for the 2011 Film Festival starting in October.
We're recruiting volunteers throughout the year to fill a number of important positions for our various events and general office help. Team leaders for all departments are required as well. All positions require dependability, a positive attitude, the ability to work independently or with a team. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator to find out how to receive complimentary film tickets, a post-Festival wrap party and the chance to interact with filmmakers and festival patrons throughout the 10 days. It's also a great way to get an inside view into the film industry and meet hundreds of dynamic people.
If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers you can download the Application Form in or Word  PDF  formats or contact Volunteer Coordinator at 250-389-0444 or
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Information sessions in December & January
To view the Code of Conduct download this link
To view the Volunteer Policy Manual download this link
To fill out the Volunteer Feeback Survey click this link
List of Job Descriptions
General Job Descriptions
Distribution
Communicates with business owners. Provides delivery and pick-up services as required. Distributes promotional materials in assigned areas. Returns to original locations to ensure materials are maintained
Ability to relate to people in a friendly and professional manner, access to vehicle an asset. Dependable, ability to work independently and as a team member.
Venues
Implements all duties related to audience at festival screenings including: head counts, ballot collecting, ushering, line-up, door traffic control, greeting & ticket exchange, information desk and other venue duties as required. Conducts in-person surveys with audience members.
Ability to approach people in a friendly and professional manner; work independently and as a team member, attention to detail, intuitive “people-person”.
Hospitality
Provides food and drink service for guests at Festival receptions, parties, VIP Lounge and Hospitality Suite. Assist with event set-up and clean up. Hosting duties
Ability to relate to people, service sector experience an asset. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. *Servers require “Serving it Right” and/or “Food Safe” certificates
Transportation
Drive guests to and from venues and events, hotels and airports. Assists passengers with luggage and in boarding vehicle. Also involves running errands, courier services and assisting with distribution.
Experience as chauffer an asset, ability to interact with VIP guests in a professional manner, works independently and as a team member, punctual and dependable, clean driving and criminal record. Access to a vehicle, an asset for courier services but not necessary for driving.
Office
Assists with administrative duties to keep the festival office running smoothly prior to and during the festival. Duties include: reception, answering phones, promoting and providing information to the public about the festival, data entry, photocopying, filing, errands and cleaning and other general office duties as required.
General office skills, knowledge of Excel, Word, Filemaker Pro an asset, ability to work as a team member and independently. Familiarity with iMac’s. Good work habits such as punctuality, dependability. Friendly and enthusiastic about the Festival, positive attitude.
Box Office
Sells festival tickets and memberships at various locations, processes cash and credit card transactions. Includes pre-festival ticket sales. Promotes events to the public, provides Festival information.
Ability to provide service to the public in a professional and friendly manner, knowledge of customer service and sales an asset. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Film
Operate film, video projectors, and/or video cameras during festival screenings and events.
Experienced projectionists, experience in setting up video projection, P.A. systems, video production, and technical repair. Reliable and flexible. Ability to take direction, work independently and as team member.
Photography
Document and photograph festival events. Help upload and update pictures on the festival website.
Experienced in photography an asset. Work independently and as a team member.
ConVerge
ConVerge takes media to the streets as short films are shown in unlikely urban areas throughout town. Volunteers will direct, guide, and show these shorts in various locations across Victoria.
Ability to relate to people and approach them in a friendly and professional manner. Work independently and as a team member. Acting experience an asset but not a requirement.
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