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2023 Volunteers

Available volunteer dates/times/locations
See table below

All volunteers receive a volunteer badge that will give you access to four film screenings, as long as they are not sold out.

Badge pickup is at the Box Office.

Volunteer Sign Up:

  1. Remote Option:
    See the volunteer table below

    1. If you see a check mark this slot has already been claimed.
    2. Make your selections and let us know
      1. Email: (lindsay@beloitfilmfest.org)
      2. Phone: 815-519-2155
      3. Text: 815-519-2155
    3. Be sure to include with your selections:
      1. Your name
      2. Phone number
      3. Email
  2. Live, in-person Option:
    Registration available at the 2023 Reveal Party
    Feb. 9th, 5pm, Hampton Inn

Any questions or concerns, phone assistance any time
…within reason ;-)
815-519-2155
Lindsay@beloitfilmfest.org

Volunteer Training:

(Required to volunteer)

No BIFF Skaters

Training will be conducted via video.
Procedures have changed. So if you’ve volunteered in the past we still need all volunteers to be up to speed.
Sorry, no skating. :-)

Ambassador Training: 7:49

Film Tech Training: 2:45

Jeff Livingston | Beloit International Film FestivalJeff Livingston
Filmmakers Chauffeurs SWAT team coordinator:

Tom Finley | Finley Buick GMC

Vehicles provided by:

Tom Finley
Finley Buick GMCFinley Buick, GMC

Gary Meier & Terry Meyers
BIFF Program Book Distribution Volunteers Coordinators:

Gary Meier | BIFF Board MemberTerry Meyers | BIFF Board Member

Volunteer | Program Book Drivers

We would love to get the printed BIFF Program Book and festival posters out to other communities where we know we get festival attendees from.

If you’re generally available to help deliver program books around the broader stateline area we’ll provide the program books and coordinate with you where we need some delivered. Typically these are area restaurants, bars, coffee shops, libraries, sponsor locations etc. Ideally we would like to post or leave a festival poster also when applicable.

If you already commute or travel to some regional areas anyway that would be ideal. Perhaps you could help us out by taking some along with since you’re going that way anyway and drop some off in that area.

We have seen that program book placements bring in festival attendees from targeted areas. And your contribution would be a big help.

Volunteers will receive the same volunteer benefits as our venue volunteers.
Thanks for helping to get the word out on BIFF.
Gary Meier & Terry Meyers


Program Book Drivers

    We'd really like to find some individuals who travel to these communities anyway.

Volunteer Benefits

Volunteers receive free entrance to 4 films (non-transferable)  as our thank you for volunteering.

Smart Phone Requirement

At least one person per venue/shift team will need to have a smartphone or web enabled tablet for scanning in tickets. It is simple to scan. It does require downloading the app though. We’ll show you how to scan tickets at training.

What You Can Expect

Volunteers commit to serving a minimum of two shifts. Shifts need not be consecutive. Volunteer shifts are 2 – 3 hours depending upon duties.

It is a great way to have fun, connect with people and help the community at the same time. Service clubs and organizations that would like to volunteer as a group are particularly appreciated.

Volunteer Badge Pick Up

Volunteer badges will be available for pick up at the box office starting with the first day of the festival and during posted box office hours.

Volunteer Positions

Venue Ambassador

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator
Location: Film Venues

JOB SUMMARY:

The Volunteer Ambassador is the ‘face’ of BIFF to film attendees. They greet film-goers, introduce films, support filmmaker participation, manage venue ticket sales/collection, reconcile cashbox and insure venue comfort.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Positively represent the Beloit International Film Festival.

Venue Services:

  • Arrive on time for venue shift
  • Greet film attendees to make them feel welcome and sincerely thank them for attending.
  • Insure quality of venue environment – clean, tidy, comfortable temperature
  • Transition necessary communication and all materials to next ambassador team or to Board Member at end of evening

Film/Filmmaker Support:

  • Greet filmmakers and manage expectations for audience interaction
  • Introduce filmmaker to audience in advance of film showing
  • Introduce or arrange for introduction of film to audience using template introduction format
  • Instruct volunteer film technician to start film

Cash Management:

  • Collect pre-sold tickets from or sell tickets to those in attendance.
  • Sell venue merchandise as appropriate
  • Balance and reconcile cash consistent with film showing transactions
  • Secure cash box and release only to authorized BIFF representatives as appropriate
  • Miscellaneous

Project a positive image of the Beloit International Film Festival
Be knowledgeable about the Festival schedule, box office location, award winning films, added shows, venue locations, local area dining and retail opportunities, trolley schedules, ATM locations
Attend ambassador training and other meetings as scheduled

Film Technician

Reports to: Technical Expert
Location: Film Venues

JOB SUMMARY:

The Film Technician Ambassador insures film projection and sound excellence for each film showing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Positively represent the Beloit International Film Festival.

Venue Services:

  • Arrive on time for venue shift
  • Introduce self to Venue Captain and Venue Ambassador
  • Transition necessary communication and all materials to next film technician ambassador

Film Support:

  • Insure equipment set-up to best showcase film and allow for maximum viewing and listening pleasure
  • Trouble-shoot film quality concerns that may arise
  • Start film as directed by Venue Ambassador or Venue Captain
  • Miscellaneous

Project a positive image of the Beloit International Film Festival. Be knowledgeable about the Festival schedule, box office location, award winning films, added shows, venue locations, local area dining and retail opportunities, trolley schedules, ATM locations. Attend film technician training and other meetings as scheduled

Program Book Drivers

This is a new volunteer position for BIFF and we could use your help.

We would love to get the printed BIFF Program Book and festival posters out to other communities where we know we get festival attendees from.

If you’re generally available to help deliver program books around the broader stateline area we’ll provide the program books and coordinate with you where we need some delivered. Typically these are area restaurants, bars, coffee shops, libraries, sponsor locations etc. Ideally we would like to post or leave a festival poster also when applicable.

If you already commute or travel to some regional areas anyway that would be ideal. Perhaps you could help us out by taking some along with since you’re going that way anyway and drop some off in that area.

We have seen that program book placements bring in festival attendees from targeted areas. And your contribution would be a big help.

Volunteers will receive the same four BIFFicates thank you as all our other volunteers.
Thanks for helping to get the word out on BIFF.
Gary Meier & Terry Meyers

Gary Meier | BIFF Board MemberTerry Meyers | BIFF Board Member


Program Book Drivers

    We'd really like to find some individuals who travel to these communities anyway.

Volunteer Calendar

Venue Ambassadors & Technicians Only

Lindsay MitchellThe table below indicates by the check mark what volunteer slots are taken.
They’re broken out by date, time & location.

  1. Review available slots and decide what you’re interested in.
  2. Contact us to reserve your slots.
    Lindsay@beloitfilmfest.org (OR)
    815-519-2155
  3. We will try to accommodate on a first come first serve basis.
  4. All volunteers, including our veterans will be required to view the short training video. We will contact you when it’s available.

Once a film screening has all the volunteer slots taken it is hidden.
(Perhaps you’re looking for something but not finding it)

The Table Below Is ONLY to show you what‘s taken and what’s still available

You need to call in or email to reserve your slots.

BIFF Tech Overview

Introduction

Hendricks Center for the Arts venue

All Other Venues

(not Hendricks Center for the Arts)

General info for all BIFF Venues

Thank You BIFF Volunteers 2019

We’re not able to capture everyone that’s given of their time and talents, many of whom work behind the scenes. BIFF depends on you and we thank you. Please know we truly appreciate you and the entire community of volunteers that come together each year to make BIFF a wonderful event for everyone that comes to experience it.
Thank you.

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