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2024 will be the 20^th 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

Equal Opportunities

Volunteer Requirements

How to Apply

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.

VOLUNTEER AT GFF24

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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