Volunteer
Apply Now to Volunteer at Sheffield Doc/Fest
With upward of 180 volunteers set to work at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2012, without your help it would not be possible!
Why Volunteer?
- Standby access to all sessions, workshops and films (when you’re not working)
- gain experience in event management of a conference, marketplace and festival
- Behind the scenes access to a world-class, international festival
- A great opportunity to meet new people
Please be aware that you will have to be available to work a minimum of 5 x Five Hour Shifts during 13 - 17 June 2012.
We recieve a high volume of applications each year, but get back to everyone as soon as possible. If you have any questions at all please contact
Matthew Baren – Volunteers Coordinator
E: volunteers [at] sidf.co.uk
T: +44 (0)114 276 5141
Roles Currently Available!
Delegate Centre and Event Opportunities:
Sessions Events Assistant
The sessions at Sheffield Doc/Fest include keynote addresses and interviews with some of the world's leading documentary filmmakers, broadcasters and cross platform practitioners. There are sessions on the business of docs, for those hungry for commissioning and the art of docs, with inspirational masterclasses and panels that address hot issues facing documentary makers today. You need to be customer focused, bright and in some cases happy to stand for a while. By being on hand in these sessions you will get the chance to listen in on some fascinating discussions.
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Front of House Team
A customer service role based in the delegate centre and the train station both very important points of contact for our guests. The delegate centre really is the hub of the festival buzzing with industry professionals. Your role will incorporate meeting and greeting people when they first arrive in Sheffield and at the festival, registering them and providing them with any additional information they may require. You need to be friendly, approachable and calm under pressure. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone thinking about a career in event management or hospitality as it gives you a great overview of how the festival is run from the ground and also an insight into the guest service side of the festival
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Registration Assistants
With over 2,000 delegates travelling to Sheffield from every corner of the globe, registration is one of the most bustling ports of call at the festival. Registration assistants are the first point of contact for everyone attending. You will need to be friendly, quick on your feet and confident. A working knowledge of Sheffield is desirable, and enthusiasm for documentary is a must.
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Cinema and Film Based Opportunities:
Cinema Stewards
You will be part of a team in charge of a designated cinema screen for each of your shifts. It will be your responsibility to count attendance, check passes and carry out other front of house duties. Equally you will stay in the cinema for the screenings and check for any faults and report them to the cinema production team and will also run the microphone if there is a Q & A. A love of documentary film is desirable, as well as an understanding and experience of front of house work.
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Audience Award Team
At the festival we have an audience award for all films in the programme. We have a team of volunteers who move around our cinema screens making sure that every film is given an equal chance - by handing out and collecting the award slips. It sounds easier than it is as there can be as many as 6 films going in or coming out the same time. You need to be proactive, organised and quick on your feet.
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Marketplace Opportunities:
Roundtable & Power Hour Assistants
Both arrangements are intense short sessions, giving interested delegates the opportunity to meet some of the decision makers at the festival. The discussions which take place are strictly time tabled and need to be kept on track to avoid falling behind. We need people with strong people skills and who are able to remain polite always. Both session types will give you a great insight into how discussions and deals at industry level are conducted
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If you have any questions at all please contact
Matthew Baren – Volunteers Coordinator
E: volunteers [at] sidf.co.uk
T: 0114 276 5141
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities
Finance Intern
We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person to join our finance team. The role is on a voluntary basis, 2 days a week for 3 months.
Working closely with the Finance Officer tasks would include preparing invoices and purchase orders, tracking and analysing expenses, assisting with account issues and utilising bespoke account management software.
The role would ideally suit a current or recent graduate looking to complement their degree with the practical experience of working in an arts organisation.
If you are interested, please email Layla Croll with a CV and covering letter.
Festival Assistants
All year-round Doc/Fest offers three month unpaid internships on a two days per week basis. Our office hours are 10am – 6pm. These positions often lead to employment opportunities too!
We need extra pairs of hands to support the Doc/Fest team with its operations and activities throughout the year. We are looking for individuals with some basic office admin experience, initiative, dedication and a wicked sense of humour.
Duties include: assisting industry professionals over the phone and email, processing incoming film submissions, research tasks, updating copy on our website, assisting with marketing campaigns, updating our database and so on.
This is a great opportunity to work closely with the festival team in the planning phase of the festival, shadow different departments, gain valuable professional experience and develop relationships within the industry.
If you are interested, please email Ben Taylor providing us with a CV and telling us a little bit about yourself.