BECOME A VOLUNTEER

ENE seeks the generosity of volunteers locally, nationally, and internationally, who are devoted to supporting the independent film community and who are interested in helping us help rebuild our historic city and community by making ENE a successful yearly event. Volunteers are vital to all aspects of our festival's programming and are needed to assist in all areas of the ENE Film Festival - from assisting with venue coordination and operations to festival guides and program maintenance. Volunteers will also enjoy the benefit of being among the first to see the world premieres of some of the best new independent films.

OVERVIEW OF VOLUNTEERING

There are three levels of commitment when working as a volunteer. Please, be sure to familiarize yourself with all of the Volunteer Requirements and Benefits before deciding on the type of commitment you would like to make before applying.

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER

The volunteer applications open June 1st, 2023 for a period of two months. Upon receiving and reviewing your application, someone on our staff will contact you by email to set up an interview either by phone or in person to discuss possibilities and placement.

Volunteer applications open June 1st, 2023.

Volunteers are elicited according to our Festival's needs. If a volunteer’s interest match our festival’s needs, then a volunteer assignment is offered, usually by early May. All details are discussed in person or by phone with a follow-up confirmation by email.

LEVELS and PROTOCOL

Elected Volunteers will have access to an online festival shift schedule. Once logged in, a volunteer can sign up for shifts. There will be a minimum requirement of a 24 hours commitment. Full Fest Volunteers will have their schedules assigned to them by the Volunteer Department and will also be accessible through the online SHIFT SCHEDULE BOARD.

All volunteers must check-in just before volunteering and get their Festival Credentials, uniforms, badges and pertaining materials. Volunteers are required to attend training. Training material will also be provide for through the festival’s website. Volunteers may attend events, and see films between shift.

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE FESTIVAL.

REQUIREMENTS & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

There are three different levels of commitment a volunteer can chose from: MOONLIGHTER, HALF-MOON, and FULL-MOON.

MOONLIGHTER Volunteer

This program offers flexible scheduling of your choice, with one film voucher for every four hours worked. You must complete a mandatory 24 hour work period for your first voucher.

HALF-MOON Volunteer

This program is an amalgam of a MOONLIGHTER and FULL MOON volunteer. These volunteers can chose either the first week or the second week of the Festival to volunteer for. These volunteers are given a fixed 40 hour schedule with a mixture of MOONLIGHTER and FULL MOON volunteer benefits.

FULL-MOON Volunteer

VOLUNTEER SERVICE AREAS

Tickets Desk A - Z

Signage/ Bags/ Distribution/ Collection

Sponsorship Liason

Film Assistance/ Theater venue(s)

Party Room(s)

Guests Chaperone

Food & Beverages

Information/Guest Services

Marketing/ Social/ Streaming

VIP Room

Set-Up Team

Closing Team

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to Volunteer please fill out the form below and someone will reach out to schedule an interview.