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VOLUNTEER

The Online Box Office Film Festival relies on the dedication and energy of hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers each year to bring our online festival and year-round programs to life. By volunteering with us, you'll play a vital role in supporting a diverse array of films and artists as they share their compelling stories with audiences worldwide. However, the true rewards of volunteering extend beyond the films themselves. It's about the rich experiences you'll gain and the connections you'll forge along the way. Join our vibrant community of volunteers at The Online Box Office Film Festival and embark on an unforgettable journey filled with meaningful experiences and inspiring encounters.

what volunteer positions are available?

Greeters: Extend a warm welcome to our patrons and act as a friendly guide, ensuring they find their way to their intended destinations.
Event Support Team Members & Coordinators: The responsibilities will encompass preparing, dismantling, tidying, and ensuring upkeep both prior to, during, and following our special events.
Sponsor Liaisons: As Sponsor Liaisons, you will play a crucial role in delivering on-site assistance to sponsors for any on-site events. Your duties will involve facilitating the setup of sponsor activations, managing activation requirements, serving as the primary contact point for sponsors during designated events, and addressing any unique requests or requirements from sponsors.
street team: Interested in contributing before the festival or any event kicks off? Help spread the word by distributing marketing materials (posters, postcards, window cards, etc.) throughout Metro Atlanta. For more info click here
Ushers: Ushers will be positioned inside the theater during respective events to guide guests to their designated seats with care and assistance.
Venue Captain: The Captains fulfill the role of overseeing volunteers within each department and venue. Their responsibilities include monitoring the arrival and departure times of volunteers throughout events. They are required to commit to a minimum of three approximately 8-hour shifts and may be called upon to undertake additional duties and time commitments as needed to effectively fulfill their roles. Captains are integral to ensuring that events are operating seamlessly.
Workshop Attendants: Workshop attendants will be stationed at the entrance to verify the credentials of workshop participants.
Volunteer posistions are subject to change, so please be flexible!

what volunteer positions are available?

Register to receive notifications regarding volunteer openings. You'll receive emails from the volunteer coordinator regarding orientation schedules. Ensure to enroll in an orientation session as attendance is mandatory for volunteering with us.

online box office film festival volunteer application

Areas Of Intrests - Top Choice
Areas Of Intrests - Secondary Choice
Availability
About You (This will help us best fit you into your role for volunteering)
T-shirt Size

online box office film festival volunteer policies and procedures

The Online Box Office Film Festival thrives on fostering a positive, professional, and enjoyable atmosphere for our audience, filmmakers, and guests. Our team and volunteers are invaluable assets, embodying the essence of our festival and year-round events. As a volunteer, you play a pivotal role as the face of The Online Box Office Film Festival, leaving a lasting impression on our patrons. By volunteering, I acknowledge and commit to adhering to established COVID guidelines and protocols. I understand that I represent The Online Box Office Film Festival and its interests while on duty. Volunteers serve without monetary compensation and are expected to maintain politeness, courtesy, and respect towards all attendees and fellow volunteers. Priority in seating is given to patrons, and I will comply with uniform requirements during my volunteering shifts. I understand the importance of fulfilling my assigned shifts and will promptly notify my volunteer coordinator in case of an emergency cancellation. By signing up, I confirm that I am at least 18 years old, and for individuals under 18, a parent or guardian must provide consent.

BY ENTERING MY ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE BELOW, I AGREE TO HAVE READ AND WILL ADHERE TO ALL oboff POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING WITH THE online box office film festival. DUE TO A GROWING INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING EACH YEAR, WE WISH WE COULD UTILIZE ALL APPLICANTS, BUT NOT EVERYONE MAY BE NEEDED.

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online box office film festival VOLUNTEER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

The success of The Online Box Office Film Festival hinges on cultivating a positive, professional, and enjoyable environment for our audience, filmmakers, and guests. Our team and volunteers serve as invaluable assets, embodying the essence of our festival. As a volunteer, you are often the initial and final impression of The Online Box Office Film Festival.

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  • I understand that while volunteering I must abide by established COVID guidelines and testing protocol. 

  • I understand I represent the Online Box Office Film Festival and its interests while on shift.

  • I understand volunteers are unpaid.

  • I understand that as a volunteer, I should be polite, courteous and respectful at all times to the OBOFF patrons and fellow volunteers.

  • I understand as a volunteer, the patron has the priority in seating.

  • I understand I am required to be in uniform while volunteering and out of uniform when not volunteering.

  • I understand that the festival is counting on me for the shifts that I am assigned. I will contact my volunteer team lead if an emergency cancellation arises.

  • I am at least 18 years of age. A parent or guardian must accompany a volunteer younger than 18 years old during their volunteer shift.

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The Online Box Office Film Festival, consistent with federal and state law, promotes an inclusive workforce and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. We maintain a nondiscrimination policy that encompasses all staff, interns, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy/childbirth, medical condition, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, or veteran status.

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