Volunteer at Sheffield DocFest 2026!
Sheffield DocFest Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
- Apply now
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Our Volunteer Programme offers an exciting opportunity to see how a festival works while exploring your interests. There are plenty of ways to get involved, with roles spanning across many aspects of the festival. As a volunteer, you'll receive a DocCrew volunteer t-shirt and a volunteer pass. After completing your shift, you may also have the chance to watch a film from the programme at our discretion, as well as access the standby queue for films, talks, and sessions, subject to availability. Volunteers will also receive a family and friends discount code that can be used across the festival.
Job Requirements
Whether you're new to festival volunteering or already experienced, we have a wide range of roles to match your interests and skills.
Depending on the role you're interested in, there may be different requirements. You can explore the various volunteer roles on our website.
Volunteers will be asked to be available for a minimum of 2 shifts - but certain roles may require a greater time commitment so please read the descriptions carefully.
Applications will be open to anyone aged 16 and over. Please note applicants under 18 years of age will need to provide written permission from a parent or carer to take part.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities vary depending on the volunteer role. Please check the individual role descriptions on our website.
We work to ensure the festival is accessible to everyone. If you have any questions about whether a role is suitable for you, please get in touch via [email protected]
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Volunteer at Sheffield DocFest 2026!
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Film
- Role: Customer Service
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
You can apply to be one of our volunteers by setting up an account on our website and filling in the volunteer form.
- Contact name: Carolina Rodrigues (Volunteer Coordinator)
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Sheffield DocFest
Sheffield DocFest is the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects. We champion and present the breadth of documentary form – film, television, podcast, immersive and art – in the vibrant city of Sheffield each June. We offer makers and audiences a place for inspiration, debate, development, learning and challenge. Our programming represents our core values – creativity, empathy, freedom, inclusivity and internationalism.