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Recruitment for volunteer positions is now open!
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2024 will be the 20th
edition of GFF!
Launched in 2005, Glasgow Film Festival is now one of the biggest events in the UK with audience numbers in excess of 42,000 and a well-respected programme of World, European and UK premieres. Each year we welcome a host of guests to the festival, which have included Richard Gere, Lynne Ramsay, Emily Watson, Jack O’Connell, Simon Pegg, Don Letts, David Tennant, Karen Gillan, Jessie Buckley, Ben Wheatley and many others.
Our approach is 'up close and personal' where audiences and creative industry practitioners get the opportunity to meet filmmakers from around the world. We are passionate about cross sector collaborations and partnerships and our unique ‘pop-up cinema’ events are a model of innovative programming.
Our Industry programme is at the heart of the festival, creating a bustling hub of activity for emerging and developing screen practitioners. This is where we forge connections, share fresh new thinking and nurture diverse filmmakers of tomorrow.
As well as Glasgow Film Theatre on Rose Street, during festival time we use other venues across the city to deliver our many screenings and events.
And none of this
could happen without you!
We rely on friendly faces to generate a welcoming atmosphere
in our venues and at our events and parties. Whether you’re a film buff with
free time on your hands, someone keen to gain experience, or are simply looking
to get out and meet new people – there are many reasons to get involved.
Why Volunteer?
Benefits of volunteering at GFF24 include:
Learn new skills: Enhance your CV with improved understanding of festival delivery and event management.
Community engagement: Get to meet new people, mingle with festival guests and make some new friends.
Personal development: Gain confidence and enhance your interpersonal skills.
Indulge your passion: Get to see festival films and attend events for free.
As well as this, all our volunteers receive two exclusive festival t-shirts, and an allocation of free tickets which can be used at GFF and GFT. Throughout the festival, we have various giveaways where you can claim additional free tickets to select films and events. You will also have the chance to win prizes by taking part in our volunteer competition.
GFF23 Volunteer Feedback:
"It's a really worthwhile experience and I was glad to have been involved."
"As well as meeting nice people I also got the chance to enjoy some films I might not have chosen."
"A brilliant festival and I'd love to do it again."
87% said they were likely to volunteer at GFF again.
Equal Opportunities
Glasgow Film is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and also identifying, understanding and removing barriers. Our equal opportunities policy endeavours to ensure that no job applicant, employee, volunteer or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strongly welcome applications from individuals under-represented in our previous volunteer cohorts and the wider screen industries, which includes people from Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority backgrounds, people who are Disabled and D/deaf, and the LGBTQI+ community.
You can read more about our efforts to progress equalities and anti-racism actions here.
For GFF24 we are
trialling a volunteer buddy system. This will encourage candidates from our
community engagement programmes to engage in festival volunteering. They will
be paired with volunteers who are experienced or confident with the GFF
volunteer processes, and who can support them in the role. Please let us know
in your application if you are interested in offering this support as a volunteer
buddy.
Volunteer Requirements
We ask that all our volunteers are able to commit to a minimum of six shifts between 26 February - 12 March 2024, and one induction session pre-festival.
You should be able to make your own way to and from volunteer shifts and induction sessions.
You should also be confident communicating in English, although this does not have to be your first language.
You must be aged 18 or over and eligible to volunteer in the UK. Additional information can be found in the FAQs.
How to Apply
Before applying, please read about the different Volunteer Roles and consider which of these would interest and suit you best. There are limited vacancies for some of the roles so we recommend selecting up to three options, if applicable.
Once you have decided on your preferred role(s), please follow the link below and complete our application form.
The deadline for all applications is Monday 8 January at 6pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered. Role matching sessions will take place on 2 and 4 February, and inductions will be held on 16 and 18 February.
Should you have any further questions about volunteering or the application process please e-mail festivalvolunteer@glasgowfilm.org.
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Recruitment for volunteer positions is now closed!
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Industry Project Coordinator
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Glasgow Film Festival Industry Project Coordinator
Salary: £27,540 per annum (pro rata)
Term: 14 May 2024 – 28 March 2025
Closing date: Monday 13 May at 10am at 10am
Interviews: We plan to hold interviews w/c 20 May
This post will support the Industry Coordinator to deliver GFF’s growing talent development projects.
The successful candidate will oversee the application processes and raise awareness of the available opportunities to the target audience. They will support the project partners by coordinating the programme of workshops, ensuring that information is shared successfully across the project through providing project updates and updating the festival database. Acting as the main point of contact for all applicants and partners, they will be responsible for evaluation and monitoring, gathering feedback post project and submitting final reports. Attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to this post, along with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
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Glasgow Film Festival Volunteer Coordinator
Salary: £27,540 (pro rata)
Term: December 2023 - 29 March 2024
Closing date: Thursday 30 November at 10am
Interviews: We plan to hold interviews w/c 4 December
Reporting to the Festival Operations Coordinator, the Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for managing the festival’s 180+ volunteers. This includes recruiting, training, and scheduling the volunteer team, making sure they have the best possible experience and that the program adheres to Glasgow Film’s volunteer framework to support the delivery of an integrated volunteer program that helps the organization deliver on its mission of Cinema For All.
Glasgow Film Festival Guest Services Assistant
Salary: £25,350 (pro rata)
Term: 8 January - 29 March 2024
Closing date: Wednesday 29 November at 10am
Interviews: We plan to hold interviews w/c 4 December
Glasgow Film Festival invites around 400 guests; from filmmakers and industry professionals who represent a film, to press journalists who cover the Festival and raise our profile. The Guest Services Assistant will work with the Guest Services Coordinator to assist the Operations Coordinator and Programming team to administer all aspects of the guests' stay, liaising with them prior to arrival, ensuring they are well received when they get to Glasgow.
The Guest Services Assistant will develop and maintain partnership deals with local hotels and restaurants and work with other stakeholders to identify ways to ensure guests have a positive experience whilst in Scotland. This role is responsible for maintaining databases and facilitating the flow of information regarding guests to the rest of the Festival team.
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