VOLUNTEER!

The Traverse City Film Festival is made possible entirely by YOU, our dedicated volunteer army of cinematic heroes!

SHIFTS FOR THE 2022 FESTIVAL NOW AVAILABLE FOR SIGNUP

Great volunteers make the Traverse City Film Festival possible. As a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization, we depend on the incredible generosity and enormous talents of our amazing volunteers who run all areas of the festival. We hope you’ll join our team of hard-working, fun-loving, problem-solving movie lovers committed to creating an extraordinary event for our community and helping festival patrons and guests have the best filmgoing experience imaginable.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

The Traverse City Film Festival has openings for smart, cool, team players looking for exciting leadership opportunities. Email volunteer@tcff.org with interest.

NEW VOLUNTEER?

New volunteers should create an account by completing our online form. Follow the link or click the button below.


If you already have a MyVolunteerPage.com account with another organization such as Father Fred or Interlochen, please use the “I Already Have a Username” option.

Step 1 (contact information) and Step 2 (about you) are required. If you would like to also volunteer at the State Theatre or Bijou by the Bay, please mark the “Year-Round Volunteer” box. Step 3 allows you to submit comments if you wish.

We look carefully at each form, so please complete as much of Steps 1-2 as possible. Knowing about your background, interests, and availability will help us find the best place for you within the festival organization.

ALREADY A VOLUNTEER?

Returning volunteers can view and sign up for shifts online. Follow the link or click the button below.


Log in any time to update your contact information, complete more of the form, sign up for shifts, view and print your personal schedule, or send us a note.

Forgot Your Username or Password?
Click here, and then click on the link that says: “Forgot your password? Click here!” in the bottom right of the page, and the system will email you a new password. Can’t remember your username? Email volunteer@tcff.org and we’ll send you the information you need.

WHY VOLUNTEER?

Volunteering at the Traverse City Film Festival is a rich and rewarding experience unlike anything else. It’s about film. It’s about community. It’s about working with some of the greatest people you’ll ever meet.  And there are also some pretty cool perks, too!

  • FREE super cool volunteer tshirt
  • FREE Volunteer Only Movie on the Monday before the festival
  • FREE Volunteer Only Party on the Monday after the festival
  • FREE tickets reserved just for volunteers to select screenings
  • Discounted merchandise opportunities

2022 KEY VOLUNTEER DATES
Date TBA: Volunteer Shifts Available for Sign Up
July 22: Volunteer Credentialing (10 am – 2 pm at Festival Office (Ecco) at 121 Front St, Lower Level)
July 25: Volunteer Orientation and Screening (6 pm at The State)
July 26: TCFF Opening Night!
August 1: Volunteer Party

Check back for updates including additional meetings, training sessions, locations, and times.

PROBLEMS? QUESTIONS?
Email volunteer@tcff.org