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Each year, we look for friendly, film-loving folks from across the LGBTQIA+ and ally community to help bring Australia’s largest queer film festival to life! Volunteer roles provide opportunity to learn new skills, gain valuable industry experience, make friends, and give back to the LGBTIQA+ community.
Volunteer Applications Open
Wednesday 7 August
Online
Volunteer Applications Close
Friday 30 August
Online
Online Volunteer Induction
September
Online
2024 Program Launch
Wednesday 16 October
Volunteer Meet & Greet
Late October
Victorian Pride Centre, St Kilda
2024 Festival Dates
Thursday 14 November – Sunday 24 November
ACMI, Melbourne
The Capitol, Melbourne
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Palace Cinemas Como, South Yarra
Successful applicants will be notified in September. The mandatory online volunteer induction will be held before the festival, and an optional Volunteer Meet & Greet will take place in late October.
Front of House Volunteers (FOHVO)
Love interacting with people? Our FOHVOs are key to a great festival experience!
You’ll be:
• Welcoming and scanning tickets for patrons
• Guiding attendees to seats and around venues
• Promoting the festival and providing info about the MQFF program
• Ensuring a fun and safe atmosphere for everyone
• Assisting the MQFF Venue Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
Estimated commitment: 1-3 shifts, each 3-5 hours long
Front of House Coordinators (VC)
Got leadership skills? Become a VC and lead our amazing team! Your role includes:
• Helping the MQFF Venue Manager assign tasks to volunteers (scanning, ushering, etc.)
• Supervising Front of House Volunteers
• Assisting with session management and volunteer tasks
Estimated commitment: 1-3 shifts, each 3-5 hours long
Photographers & Videographers
Skilled with a camera? We need talented photographers and videographers to capture the festival magic! Your tasks:
• Documenting MQFF events
• Photo and video editing
• Delivering content to tight deadlines
Estimated commitment: Up to 4 hours per event.
Requirements
• Must be over 18 years of age
• Minimum of two volunteer shifts during festival periods
• Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) required
Volunteers receive an MQFF t-shirt and one complimentary pass per completed shift.
Check out MQFF social media for updates and info. Contact us with any questions:
Got questions? Visit our Volunteer FAQs page.
