Volunteer with us: Volunteer Coordinator

(Estimated 4 – 6 hrs/week up to 16-18 hrs during the festival — Voluntary)

About the Role

We are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to organise and support our volunteers throughout our fortnight of events. This is a rewarding role that is ideal for someone interested in communications or event management. 

This is a voluntary role. We provide a clear role outline, a welcoming team environment, a volunteer handbook and ongoing support to ensure you feel safe, included and able to ask questions at any time.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role is all about people's care, communication, and smooth coordination.

You’ll:

• Recruit and welcome volunteers (students, creatives, film lovers)

• Communicate clearly and kindly with the team

• Schedule shifts and tasks in a fair, realistic way

• Brief volunteers before the festival and before each event 

• Be the main friendly point of contact for volunteers during the festival

• Help ensure volunteers feel supported, informed and appreciated

You won’t be doing this alone — you’ll have clear systems, a handbook, and backup support.

Who We’re Looking For

You do not need professional experience. We welcome quick learners and creative thinkers.You’re a good fit if you:

• Enjoy working with people and building team spirit

• Are organised but flexible

• Communicate clearly and kindly

• Care about inclusion, fairness and wellbeing

• Can stay calm when things get busy

• Are curious, take initiative and are comfortable asking questions

What We Provide

We prioritise volunteer wellbeing and inclusion. You will receive:

• A volunteer handbook with code of conduct, wellbeing guidelines, communication processes and emergency info.

• A supportive, inclusive environment. 

• Clear role expectations and achievable goals.

• Opportunities to grow your skills in leadership, communication and event management.

• Structured and regular feedback.

• Access to festival events and programming where possible.

• Opportunity to work as part of a fun, diverse and passionate team.

How to Apply

Please send a short message to buzzcinema@outlook.com telling us:

1. Why you’re interested in this volunteer role

2. Any experience (personal or professional) working with people. 

3. What you’d like to learn or develop

4. Your availability

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support accessibility needs.