Volunteer
Are you interested in volunteering for Oxford Film Festival?
We have several types of positions that you can join to add hours. Descriptions for each type of work shifts are below. We also ask that you attend a required training session to take part in the festival. If unable to attend the required session time, contact us to set up a different training time.
We are happy to provide you with community service hours.
We ask that you work hard but also enjoy yourself while volunteering with us. We are looking for responsible people. Please do not sign up for a shift that you do not plan to actually work. If something comes up, please give us 72 hours notice so we can try to find a replacement.
Perks?
Every volunteer that works at least one shift and attends training gets a shirt!
Volunteers that work 20+ hours or more get a VIP pass to the festival.
Each volunteer is only valid for one pass no matter how many hours you work (although we appreciate those who work more than 20!). Hours do not get applied toward other people's passes.
If you have any questions, please contact volunteer at oxfordfilmfest.com or check our Volunteer FAQ page.
Volunteer Opportunities
Year-Round/Pre-Fest
This includes set up and organization of materials as well as helping with fundraisers, helping with office needs, screening events, and more.
Screeners
Watch movies for us! This is from June 1 - December 15. This does require a significant time commitment. Screeners are required to watch the entire length of a film and then use our system to write a review. Screeners are also required to check in regularly and not wait until December to screen all films. This is usually a time commitment of 10+ hours a month. Every film is required to be viewed in full by at least 3 people before head programmers view, so we ask for responsible people who can keep up with regular screenings. If you want to volunteer as a screener, email offvolunteer@oxfordfilmfest.com.
Box Office and Merch Sales Teams
This area includes ticket sales, badge check-in, information table, OFF merchandise during the actual festival. Can you use a Square reader? Do you have a friendly smile and are great at welcoming people? Then this is the job for you!
Media/Doc Crew Teams
This area includes distribution of posters and tabloids, red carpet organization, panel support, mail outs, videography, and filmmaker interviews. There is a variety of pre-festival positions, during the festival shifts and post-festival positions. Red carpet supporters will dress professionally to help tour filmmakers down the red carpet during their interviews. It is a prestigious job and one that is important to not cancel on as a lot of pre-planning goes into the logistics.
Projection Support/Screens
Screen managers, line managers and ushers are needed to ensure that the festival runs smoothly. Jobs vary from counting people as they enter the screen to watching the movie and letting the booth know if sound is good to making sure the lobby area is well managed during busy times. Line managers help keep the transition in and out of films smooth. Many of these jobs do require the ability to stand for at least 2 hours except screen managing which requires mostly sitting. Projection support and Virtual Reality technicians are also needed. Training is provided for all positions.
Hospitality
This area includes working in or coordinating the Green Room and set up, execution and take down of the film festival parties. We need volunteers to serve, stock and arrange during the festival and also people who would like to get more involved with pre-festival planning.
Transportation
This is to drive shuttles around town and to and from the airport. Responsible people are needed for airport pick ups and for driving around town. We ask that you have your own car insurance for the driving experience and provide us with it in advance. However, we have shuttles or towncars for you to drive. This is a fun way to get to know filmmakers!