VOLUNTEER FOR RIFF

RIFF would not happen each year without the dedicated work of hundreds of volunteers.

RIFF needs enthusiastic and hardworking volunteers all year to help with our Festival in November and all of our fundraising events throughout the year. 

If you are interested in volunteering, read below.

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Volunteers must sign up and work two four-hour shifts. Failure to show up will result in the deactivation of your pass and you will not be eligible to volunteer for future RIFF events.

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator if an emergency arises and you are unable to make it to your shift.

Volunteers please arrive 15 minutes before your shift starts and check in with the shift lead.

Volunteers must attend one of our in-person or online orientations.

What will you receive?

RIFF festival volunteers will receive a pass, a RIFF T-shirt, and the ability to network with other filmmakers and industry professionals.

RIFF Off-season volunteers will receive a voucher for 1 free off-season screening for for each off-season event they work.

What positions are available?

  • Set-Up

    • You will be helping us set up for RIFF the morning of opening night.

    • Be prepared to lift heavy boxes and be able to move and work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Concessions

    • You will be popping and bagging popcorn, selling concessions, and keeping the concessions area clean.

    • You will provide excellent and personable customer service.

    • Concessions employees must feel comfortable using an iPad and serving alcohol.

  • Ushers

    • Keep the main doors closed during the screening.

    • Help viewers to their seats before the screening begins.

    • Clean up any trash and sweep the floors after each screening.

  • Theater Attendants

    • Welcome viewers to the theater.

    • Scan Festival Passes.

    • Ensure that viewers have signed up for their screening on Eventive so viewers can vote afterward.

    • Theatre Attendants must be comfortable using an iPad or their phone to scan passes.

  • Workshop Attendants

    • You will be stationed at the door to check the credentials of workshop attendees.

    • Assist the speakers and ensure they have everything they need.

  • VIP Attendants

    • You will check the credentials of VIP room attendees

    • You will set up refreshments.

    • You will ensure that the VIP room is clean and presentable for all of our guests.

  • Street Team

    • Distribute promotional materials and help us advertise RIFF around Rome.

    • Check out our Street Team page for more information!

    If you are interested in volunteering for RIFF or any of our 2024 off-season fundraising events, please fill out our form below.

    • Click the posters to sign up for our upcoming events.

    Please email Anna Douglass, our Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@riffga.com for any questions about volunteering for RIFF!