Volunteer – Belleville Downtown DocFest

DocFest Needs You!

Volunteers are crucial to the smooth operation of Belleville Downtown DocFest International Documentary Film Festival.

If you’d like to get involved, please complete the form below to send your application.

Please see the Volunteer FAQ’s below to learn more about volunteer expectations and benefits.

VOLUNTEER FAQs

What do you do as a volunteer?

A festival volunteer is responsible for taking one five-hour shift during the festival weekend. Weekend volunteers are generally responsible for taking tickets, audience counts, ushering, pre-film announcements, program distribution and patron assistance.

What can volunteers expect from the experience?

Downtown DocFest offers volunteers the opportunity to:

contribute their skills and gain valuable experience and knowledge through participation in the film festival
be a part of Belleville’s vibrant arts and cultural community
work in a high-energy environment featuring documentary filmmakers and industry professionals

In appreciation of their time and dedication volunteers receive:

volunteer training
an official green Belleville Downtown DocFest t-shirt
a complimentary coffee and muffin on the day of your shift
an invitation to the Local Filmmakers’ Reception

What else do volunteers receive?

First Time Volunteers and Second Year Returning Volunteers Receive

Three RUSH tickets to in-person films of their choice (excluding the Friday Night Opening Gala and the Saturday Night Screening)

Third Year Returning Volunteers Receive

One in-person Festival Pass to all films (excluding the Friday Night Opening Gala and the Saturday Night Screening) in appreciation of their continued dedication to DocFest.

Who makes a great DocFest volunteer?

Someone who is:

volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years old
friendly, interested in what’s going on, and sensitive to the needs of others
a dependable and responsible team player who works well under pressure
of course, a film lover