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 comes together each year to make BIFF a wonderful event for everyone that comes to experience it.
Thank you.
One of the things that visiting filmmakers talk about more than anything else is the great reception they receive when they get to Beloit and how the community turns out to support the Festival and the filmmakers. This is all due to literally hundreds of volunteers who come together each year to make sure our guests, both attendees and filmmakers have a great experience in our community.
Nancy & Jim Heidt
BIFF Volunteer Coordinators
For information on how to volunteer with BIFF contact us at:
773-818-5010
ana@beloitfilmfest.org
All Ambassadors receive free entrance to 4 films (non-transferable) as our thank you for volunteering.
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.
Volunteer shifts are 2 – 3 hours depending upon duties.
People can sign up for one or for several slots. 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 badges will be available for pick up at the box office starting with the first day of the festival, Friday Feb. 22nd. Box office opens at 11:30 am that day with first screening at 5:30 pm.
The tables below indicate by the check mark what volunteer slots are taken, broken out by date, time & location.
Once a film screening has all the volunteer slots taken it is hidden.
(if you’re looking for something but not finding it)
Please review the available open slots and email or call your preference. We will try to accommodate on a first come first serve basis.
773-818-5010
ana@beloitfilmfest.org
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:
Film/Filmmaker Support:
Cash Management:
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
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:
Film Support:
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
