Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Traverse City Film Festival and the year-round operations of the State Theatre! You can use this page to volunteer for either one, or both!

Applying to Volunteer

We prefer that you apply using our online application, which will allow us to honor your requests in a timely manner, and to place you most appropriately within the organization. We communicate with volunteers exclusively via email – volunteers who cannot get email announcements will need to have a friend with email who can contact them by phone.

TO SIGN UP FOR SHIFTS ONLINE, please:

1. Once you have registered, go to this web page:
http://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/volunteer2/login.php

2. Enter your username and password, and click the LOGIN NOW button.
If you forgot your login info, use the “Forgot your password” link.

3. Follow the simple instructions on the welcome page to sign up for shifts:
-click on the MY ACTIVITES tab
-then click on the ACTIVITY SIGN UP tab
-scroll down and click on the dates and times and activities that interest you, and follow the on screen instructions to sign up

2010 Volunteer Meetings and Training Sessions

The 2010 Volunteer Meetings and Training Sessions schedule will be available in mid-July. Thank you for your interest!

Commitment

• We will do our best to make the hard work of volunteering fun. Our goal is to provide a positive and friendly atmosphere in which everyone is treated with courtesy and respect while together we create an exciting event that celebrates the movies.
• Flexibility and a sense of humor are excellent assets!
• You must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer. Volunteers under 18 must have proof of their date of birth, and written permission of a parent or guardian, and job options will be limited. Volunteers between ages 13 and 16 must be accompanied for their entire shift by a parent or guardian.
• Out of town volunteers are responsible for their own lodging, transportation, food, and other personal expenses.

Festival Volunteer Handbook

The 2010 Volunteer Handbook will be coming shortly!

Festival Job Descriptions

Volunteer Credentials

You will be required to pick up your volunteer credentials prior to your first shift. Dates and times will be provided closer to the festival. A picture ID will be required in order to pick up your credentials. If you are unable to pick up your credentials in person at the appointed time(s), you will need to visit the festival office to pick up your credentials.

Volunteer Survival Tips

WHAT TO WEAR:

Wear loose, comfortable, presentable clothing. At the time you pick up your volunteer credentials, you will be given a volunteer t-shirt identifying you as the most valuable asset to this event, and you should wear it while on duty, and only when on duty. Volunteer shirts should not be worn when you are not working. Khaki shorts, pants, skirts, jeans with no holes, and capris are perfectly acceptable apparel for the event. Keep in mind that you will be on your feet during your shift, so make sure you select clothing which is comfortable.

Clothing don’ts:

• Half-shirts or belly-revealing tops
• Skin-tight (lycra, spandex, bike pants, etc.) pants or shorts
• Low riding pants (no unmentionables showing, please)
• Very short or micro shorts
• Muscle shirts
• Anything with holes

FOOTWEAR SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE FOR WALKING AND STANDING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME, AND IT SHOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

WHAT TO BRING:

• You may bring your own water, juice or other beverages in plastic bottles, and/or soda pop in cans or plastic bottles. Water will be provided for volunteers. Consumption of alcoholic beverages while on duty is strictly prohibited.
• If you are an usher and have an extra flashlight to bring along, it will come in very handy.
• Bring rain gear and sun protection if you are scheduled to work at an outdoor venue.

OTHER TIPS:

• There will not be any secure area for you to store personal belongings, so do not bring any valuables or large or bulky items. You should plan to only bring what you can fit in your pockets and/or a small fanny pack or backpack.
• Cell phones and pagers must be off or silenced during movie showings.
• Children are not allowed to be with you while you are on duty. Please make other arrangements for your children during your shift.