The Victoria Independent Film Festival needs YOU! Volunteers are key to the success of the Festival. We're recruiting volunteers NOW to fill a number of important positions, listed below. Team leaders for all departments required as well. All positions require dependability, a positive attitude, the ability to work independently or with a team and a minimum commitment of 12 hours appreciated. Volunteers will be rewarded with 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, please download the form. Or contact Volunteer Coordinator Sophie Green at 389-0444 or volunteer@vifvf.com.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Distribution
Deliver posters, brochures and programs to Victoria and out-of-town locations. Communicate with business owners and ensure promotional materials are maintained in all distribution locations. Access to a vehicle an asset. This is a key role!

Box Office
Assist with the sale of film tickets and passes at the box office and individual theatres, perform registration duties for the Film Forum Workshops and reconcile the sales accounts. If you are a natural salesperson, are detailed-oriented and love films, you should join us!

Venue Operations
Theatre Attendants: Work at the theatres and special event sites. Manage traffic control, ushering duties, information desk management, collect tickets, conduct head counts and collect ballots. Set-up and clean-up movie theatres, information displays and other such venue duties as required. "You turn chaos into success."

Film Forum Operations
Set-up and tear-down of Film Forum workshops and panels; this could involve some heavy lifting of tables, camera gear and more. An understanding of camera equipment and the film industry is helpful. Also ushering, distributing promotional materials, attending the information desk, and liaising with hotel staff. "Jack of all trades!"

Hospitality & Guest Services
Meet and greet filmmakers, media and sponsors, provide Festival information to guests, media and festival participants. Provide food and drink service at receptions, parties, VIP Lounge and Hospitality Suite. Assist with event set-up and clean-up. Customer service oriented and good knowledge of venues is required.

Décor
Set-up, design and decorate festival venues and hospitality events. Also dismantle venue decorations. Experience with interior or window display design an asset.

Window Displays
Create festival-related window displays for downtown businesses. Creative flair and imagination is all you need. Must be available from January 6-9th and February 10-11. Various shifts are available during these times. Experience with interior or window display design an asset.

Transportation
Drive guests to and from venues, events, hotels and airports. Assist passengers with luggage and boarding vehicle. Also involves running errands, courier services and assisting with distribution. Experience as a chauffer an asset, ability to interact with VIP guests in a professional manner. Punctual, clean driving record and a criminal record check required. Should also have a good knowledge of Victoria and environs.

Security
General security (doorman) duties include monitoring access at Special Events. You MUST be over 19 and love saying NO in a kind way to those wanting in for free.

Office
Assist with administrative duties to keep the festival office running smoothly prior to and during the festival. Duties include: reception, answering phones, promoting the festival and providing information to the public, data entry, photocopying, filing, errands, cleaning, and other general office duties as required. You're flexible and adaptable.

Programming
Work directly with the Programming Director to transport the reels of film to and from the theatres and perform other various tasks. Heavy lifting is involved. Some late nights are required. A flexible schedule is ideal.

Film Technician
Operate film, video projectors, and/or video cameras during festival screenings and events. Projectionists experienced in setting up video projection, PA systems, video production, and technical repair. You are reliable, flexible, and ability to take direction, and have great troubleshooting skills.

Market Research
Conduct in-person surveys with audience members about all aspects of the festival. You possess a friendly manner, enjoy meeting people and are detail-oriented. "Intuitive people person.