The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival (CDFF) is currently seeking volunteers for their 14th annual festival to be held October 4th-8th.
The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival is currently seeking volunteers for the following roles:
Ambassador: (does not need to attend a training event)
– Act as Ambassador prior to the festival at events like Sunday Farmer’s Market
– Promote the festival as well as recruit volunteers (hand out marketing materials, collect emails, etc.)
– Provide Office support prior to the festival
Box Office (Cashier/Ticket Taker):
– Must complete training to be familiar with Festival programs, locations, events, etc.
– Sell tickets and passes through Eventive Ticketing System
– Act as concierge answering festival questions (must be familiar with the program and venues)
– Shifts prior to the festival will also include answering phones and office support
Projectionist:
–MUST attend training prior to the Festival
-Run film program from software “Playback Pro”
-Use troubleshooting steps if something goes wrong
Team Captain:
– Must complete training
– Go to office to pick up money/instructions before shift begins
– Arrive first at the venue and be sure it is set up as it should be, with all signs in place
– Greet and check-in volunteers on InitLive volunteer scheduling program.
– Communicate and coordinate with tech about film showing
– Setup scanner before each film block
– Greet filmmaker(s) and make them feel welcome
– Introduce sponsors, filmmakers & film, following script provided
– Moderate Q&A or panel
– Perform any responsibilities not covered by others
Please remember that if you have signed up for any of the following shift roles, you MUST attend at least one of our mandatory training sessions (see schedule below).
- PROJECTIONIST
- BOX OFFICE
- TEAM CAPTAIN
All other volunteers will be trained on-site at the start of their first shift.
MANDATORY TRAINING SESSIONS
BOX OFFICE
Location: Chagrin Falls Historical Society, 87 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls
Tues, Sept 19: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tues, Sept 26: 6-7pm
TEAM CAPTAIN
Location: Chagrin Falls Historical Society, 87 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls
Wed, Sept 20: 6-7pm
Wed, Sept 27: 6-7pm
PROJECTIONIST
Location: Chagrin Township Hall, 83 N Main St, Chagrin Falls
Tuesday, Sept 26: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: Chagrin Doc Festival Offices, 3 1/2 N Franklin St, Chagrin Falls
Sat, September 30: 10-11am
Location: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River St., Chagrin Falls
Mon, Oct 2: Training after the Volunteer Rally
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
Mon, Oct 2: Volunteer Rally at CVLT 6pm
Wed, Oct 4: Opening Night!