Volunteers
Applications to volunteer with the Melbourne Queer Film Festival will open Wednesday August 07.
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.
Key Dates – 2024 Festival
| WHAT | WHERE & WHEN |
| Volunteer Applications Open | Wednesday 07 August
Online |
| Volunteer Applications Close | Friday 30 August
Online |
| 2024 Program Launch | Mid October
TBC |
| Online Volunteer Induction | September
Online |
| Volunteer Meet & Greet | Late October
Victorian Pride Centre, St Kilda |
| 2024 Festival Dates | Thursday 14 November – Sunday 24 November
ACMI, Melbourne |
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 be in late October.
Volunteer Roles
| ROLE | DESCRIPTION |
| 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 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.) 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 Estimated commitment: 8-12 hours a week during the festival, plus 1-2 hours every fortnight leading up to it |
Got questions? Visit our Volunteer FAQs page.
VOLUNTEER FAQs
For all Volunteer enquiries please email info@mqff.com.au
