Become a volunteer during Umeå Film Festival 2026!

Every year, at the end of November and beginning of December, we screen films from morning until evening at Kulturhuset Väven during the Umeå Film Festival.

Our volunteers are an essential part of making the festival run smoothly. There are many different ways to get involved as a volunteer. We have listed some of the positions below and there you can also find the application form. If you sign up as a volunteer during UEFF 2026 you are supposed to take a minimun of 2 shifts, the shifts are around 4-5 hours and includes a food-break. You also get a shirt for the week and you can of course use your volunteer-badge to enter all screenings and events.

Please note that if you apply during june and july, you will receive a response in August.

Volunteer Coordinators
In 2026, we will have two Volunteer Coordinators who will work together throughout the festival period. They will participate in kick-off and information meetings, respond to emails and forward them to the appropriate people, coordinate the volunteer kick-off event and closing party, and purchase refreshments within the allocated budget. This is mainly voluntary position, but there is a small compensation.

Venue Supervisor
Venue Supervisors take on an overall leadership role during their shifts and are responsible for coordinating the volunteers within their assigned work area. They organize tasks such as assigning entrance duties and ticket booth positions, ensure that all volunteers receive approximately 30–40 minutes of break time during their shift, and provide support when needed. Venue Supervisors are expected to have a good understanding of our ticketing system. In the event of illness within the team, they are responsible for arranging a replacement volunteer. This is a voluntary position with a small compensation, training will be provided before the festival.

School Screening Volunteer
School Screening Volunteers are present during school screenings and assist with audience admission. They welcome arriving school groups, check attendance lists, and help guide students to their seats. The role also involves organizing coat racks for students and introducing selected screenings before the films begin.

Ticket Booth Volunteer
As a Ticket Booth Volunteer, you will sell tickets and concession items to festival visitors. You are expected to learn how to use the ticketing system and understand the different ticket categories. You will also help maintain a welcoming atmosphere in the foyer and mingle with visitors when needed.

Cinema Host
As an Cinema Host, you are responsible for admitting audiences to the screening rooms and collecting tickets. Between screenings, you will help clean the auditoriums and ensure that the foyer remains tidy and welcoming. For some screenings, ushers may stay in the auditorium and watch the film, but not for all screenings. We have made changes to our volunteer structure for 2026; this role was previously called Screening Volunteer. It is now called Cinema Host, and the responsibilities have been adjusted accordingly. Cinema hosts are also expected to assist with cleaning Matverkstan and other festival venues during their shifts throughout the week.

Accreditation Volunteer
Accreditation Volunteers distribute passes and badges to visiting guests and filmmakers who are attending the festival as industry professionals. They also hand out volunteer passes and ensure that all volunteers have received their badges. In addition, Accreditation Volunteers keep track of volunteer T-shirts and work clothing and may assist with practical tasks such as booking taxis for guests or handling similar requests when needed.

Photographer
Festival Photographers provide photographs from events, discussions, and screenings to our communications team. This role is more independent and flexible than most other volunteer positions. Photographers move between different venues throughout the festival and are given time to edit and deliver their material.

Food-Team
The Food-Team is a new addition for this year. The team members are responsible for preparing meals each morning for everyone working during the day in Matverkstan. You will work primarily in the mornings and then have the rest of the day free to watch films and take part in festival events and activities.

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Prefereed Volunteer Role or Task

• Volunteer Coordinators (2 people working from sept-nov)
• Venue Supervisors (different times during the festival)
• School Screening Volunteers (daytime wedn-fri during the festival)
• Ticket Booth Volunteers (different times during the festival)
• Accreditation Volunteers (different times during the festival)
• Cinema Host (different times during the festival)
• Photographer (different times during the festival)
• Food-Team (everydag 09-12 during the festival)
• Program and poster distribution (sept-nov)
• Programming the program online (oct-nov)

You can choose several tasks, this is an expression of interest for the festival.

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• By submitting this Event Volunteer Sign-Up Form, I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth by the event organizers, including fulfilling the responsibilities and adhering to the code of conduct outlined for volunteers.

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