Tampere Film Festival is recruiting volunteers!
The 55th edition of Tampere Film Festival takes place 5–9 March, 2025.
We are excited to announce that volunteer recruitment for the festival is open from 13 January to 17 February, 2025.
How we proceed
The deadline for volunteer applications is 17 February, 2025. Results will be announced approximately two weeks after the deadline. Please make sure to check your junk mail regularly.
Selected volunteers will receive additional information about festival procedures. Our team leaders will prepare work schedules and organise induction sessions for volunteers before the festival.
If you have any questions regarding volunteer work, please contact: pinja.pinola@tff.fi
WHAT WE EXPECT
Applicants should be at least 18 years old and ready to commit to their assigned tasks. A positive attitude and flexibility are crucial for maintaining a smooth working atmosphere and ensuring a fantastic festival week for everyone. Fluency in Finnish is essential for specific customer service roles, and proficiency in other languages is considered a valuable asset.
FESTIVAL WORK SCHEDULE AND SHIFTS
Each shift has a duration of 5–8 hours, and volunteers are expected to contribute on a minimum of four different days. We do our best to accommodate everyone’s preferences when scheduling shifts. Working hours may vary, spanning from early mornings to late nights, depending on the assigned team. Some tasks may also be scheduled before or after the festival week.
Tampere Film Festival operates on the principles of equity, justice, and equality. We ask our staff and volunteers to adhere to these values and commit to the Safer Space Principles.
WHAT WE OFFER
STAFF PASS AND ACCESS TO SCREENINGS
All volunteers receive a personal Staff Pass, granting free access to all normal-priced (12 €) screenings (subject to seat availability). Additionally, volunteers receive a free voucher for the Festhome TV platform, allowing online viewing of festival programs. Staff Pass holders can also enjoy other benefits, including discounts at our collaborating restaurants.
T-SHIRT
Volunteers without a festival t-shirt will be provided with one. In our commitment to environmental sustainability, we have chosen a t-shirt with a timeless design, and thus we encourage volunteers to reuse the same t-shirt for multiple years.
STAFF FOOD AND FACILITIES
For every 5-hour shift, volunteers receive a meal voucher. To ensure dietary preferences and allergies are accommodated, please specify them in the registration form. Staff rooms at venues or nearby locations are available for festival staff, offering refreshments and light snacks.
STAFF PARTY
At the end of the festival week, a closing party is organised to thank the volunteers with refreshments and a good time. The venue and date of the party will be announced closer to the festival week.
WORK EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATE
Volunteering provides a unique opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes insights and contribute to the festival’s success. It’s a chance to meet new people, hone existing skills, or learn something entirely new. Work certificates for festival volunteers are available upon request. Join us in creating an unforgettable festival experience!
DESCRIPTIONS OF TEAMS
CATERING
Catering volunteers play a vital role in supporting various events across venues. Joining the catering team offers a unique opportunity to become acquainted with the festival’s multifaceted work environments.
Catering duties are scheduled during the festival week, from Tuesday to the following Monday.
ANNOUNCERS
Announcers are responsible for delivering brief introductions to titles and programmes before screenings, as well as acknowledging attending filmmakers. It is also encouraged to actively promote the festival’s content in general during the announcements. Announcing tasks may extend to the festival’s evening events.
These tasks are scheduled during the festival week, from Wednesday to Sunday.
CREW
The Crew team is the most versatile group at the festival, providing assistance to festival production in technical setup, logistics, administration, event organisation, and more.
Working hours and tasks within the Crew team are flexible, offering various potential shifts before, during, and after the festival week.
CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM
As the face of our festival, the Customer Service Team ensures a positive experience for our attendees. Success in this role requires a positive customer service spirit and attention to detail. The team will work at ticket outlets at Cine Atlas and Niagara, staff desk, and the festival shop, overseeing festival ticket sales, operating the ticketing system, and common payment terminals. Volunteers will receive orientation for these tasks. Fluency in Finnish is essential for this team.
The Customer Service Team has work assignments scheduled during the festival week from Monday to Sunday.
DOOR PERSONNEL
The Door Personnel Team plays an important part in the smooth operation of our festival. Responsible for checking entrance tickets, maintaining audience comfort, and ensuring screenings start and end on time, this team also manages small auxiliary tasks at your assigned venue, which may include Cine Atlas and Niagara.
The Door Personnel Team has work assignments scheduled during the festival week from Monday to Sunday.
GUEST INFO
As a member of the Guest Info team, you play a crucial role in providing customer service to Tampere Film Festival’s invited domestic and international guests, and assisting accredited guests with tickets and festival essentials.
Guest Info has work assignments scheduled during the festival week from Tuesday to Saturday.
HOST TEAM
Joining the Host Team means attending to the festival’s juries and other special guests, assisting them with their daily tasks during the festival. Responsibilities include aiding juries with their schedules and venue locations.
The Host Team will be active during the festival week from Tuesday to Sunday.
STREET TEAM
As part of the Street Team, you spread the festival spirit by distributing posters and various advertising materials. Work tasks for the Street Team are available from 30 January to 4 March, and our team will reach out to you during the application period. Work schedule will be coordinated collaboratively with volunteers, providing flexibility. You are also welcome to take on other tasks during the festival week.
HARASSMENT CONTACT PERSONS
This important position requires a grounded, calm demeanor and active listening skills. Harassment Contact Persons ensure the festival is a place free of discrimination and harassment, uphold the Safer Space Principles, as well as react to any possible incidents. This team works in pairs on-site at the festival, including at events which last late into the evening.
