THIRD ACTion Film Festival
THIRD ACTion wants you:
- To have a great time.
- To meet amazing people.
- To enjoy some fantastic films.
- To be able to exclaim, I was a part of that!
So, come be a part of bringing the festival to life!
We have fun volunteer positions for everyone (depending on your interests) and a snazzy volunteer t-shirt to show off to your family and friends! There will be other great things too but we’ve got to leave something as a surprise!
You will be working in a fabulous venue—the Glenbow Museum—and can volunteer for as little as one shift.
And if you are a cinephile, think about volunteering prior to the festival to earn complimentary tickets or even a festival pass so you don’t miss out on seeing the great films we will be showing!
Important Dates
Volunteer Orientation: Saturday, May 25, 2019, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Calgary Central Library Room: TBA
The volunteer orientation is key to ensure that your volunteer experience is an amazing experience. Because if you are having fun…..so will our guests!
Festival: Friday, June 7, 2019 – Sunday, June 9, 2019
Volunteer Appreciation Party: Saturday, June 22, 2019
Opportunities
Sneak-a-Peek Networking Event: Friday, May 10, 2019, 2:00–7:00pm
We need bartenders, ushers and registration table volunteers for this event (check out the descriptions in the Festival section below). A Volunteer Orientation will take place at 2:00pm at the venue (prior to set-up for the event).
Festival Shifts:
Friday, June 7, 2019: 5:00 – 11:00pm
Saturday, June 8, 2019: 9:00am – 2:00pm, 1:30 – 6:30pm, and 6:00 – 11:00pm
Sunday, June 9, 2019: 9:00am – 2:00pm, 1:30 – 6:30pm, 6:00 – 11:00pm
Bartender Shifts on Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 – 6:30pm, 6:00 – 11:00pm
Hop on the festival train by filling out our volunteer form, volunteer agreement, and waiver and email them to admin@thirdactionfilmfest.ca!
Positions
Venue Chief (logistics)
- Orient the volunteer crew you will be working with.
- Ensure festival screenings and logistics stay on time and run smoothly.
- Manage any challenges that may arise during the shift.
- Provide a positive, friendly atmosphere for guests and volunteers.
Usher/Ticket Taker
- Take tickets and count attendance.
- Assist guests to seats.
- Help with ticket sales.
- Straighten and tidy up the area after each event.
- Hand out and collect festival film ballots.
Box Office/Registration
- Sell tickets.
- Sell festival programs and answer questions.
- Handle “will-call” tickets.
- Greet and assist in directing guests.
Resource Table
- Ensure table remains stocked with material throughout the festival.
- Answer questions about festival and resources.
- Knowledge of seniors’ industry and not-for-profits an asset but not required.
THIRD ACTion Street Team
- Promote festival to Calgary locals and tourists on Stephen Avenue during the festival.
- You are outgoing, fun and friendly.
Concession
- Sell popcorn, candy, coffee, pop, and water to guests.
- Set up, straighten, and clean up after the event.
Bartender
- Sell and serve beer, cider and wine to our audience.
- Set up, straighten, and clean up after the event.
Videographers
- Take videos during the festival of volunteers, speakers and patrons.
- You have video equipment and enjoy interacting with people.
Survey Team
- Work with audience members to get them to complete our annual survey.
- Ask audience members if they are willing to speak on video about topics ranging from ageing, ageism, the festival or other issues related to being an older adult.
