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Get Involved
Become a Volunteer
THIRD ACTion Film Festival Wants You!
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To have a great time
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To meet amazing people
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To enjoy some fantastic films
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To be able to exclaim “I was a part of that!”
So, come be a part of bringing the festival to life!
We have fun volunteer positions for everyone and a snazzy volunteer t-shirt to show off to your family and friends. Work in a great venue or help with the online portion of our festival for even one shift to earn other awesome rewards.
Cinephiles can volunteer prior to the festival to earn complementary tickets or even a festival pass so you don’t miss out on seeing the great films we will be showing!
Join us now by clicking the button below.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help us change the dialogue on aging through film, community, and connection.
📘 Bookkeeper (Volunteer)
Time: ~6 hours per month
Role: Use QuickBooks to categorize and reconcile a small number of monthly entries with the Executive Director.
Ideal for Someone organized who enjoys keeping finances clear and accurate.
💰 Fund Development Committee Members
Time: ~3 hours per week + 1.5-hour monthly meeting (flexible)
Role: Support fundraising activities through research, outreach, and administrative tasks.
We’re looking for people who value relationships, are proactive, and goal-oriented.
🧭 Board Members
Term: 2 years (negotiable)
Time: 6–8 hours per month minimum
Role: Help guide the Festival’s growth and strategy while promoting age-positive storytelling through film and discussion.
You’ll gain:
• Fun and meaningful work
• Board training
• New connections
• Leadership and decision-making skills
🤝 Volunteer Director (& Volunteer Coordinator)
Role: Recruit, support, and organize volunteers while building a welcoming, connected community.
Key Duties:
• Recruit & onboard volunteers
• Coordinate schedules & communications
• Maintain volunteer lists
• Support engagement & retention
• Help staff events and screenings
Time: Flexible | One-year commitment preferred
You’ll gain:
• Nonprofit leadership experience
• Flexible, mostly remote role
• References and recognition
🌍 Community Engagement Committee Member
Role: Build relationships and partnerships to expand festival reach and audience participation. Monthly meetings
Focus areas:
• Community outreach (seniors, intergenerational groups, caregivers, filmmakers)
• Partnership development
• Event support
• Public awareness & PR
• Community feedback & improvement
🎬 Film Reviewer
Time: Approx. 20–40 hours over several months
What you’ll do:
• Watch film submissions from home
• Review using a provided rubric
• Provide written and verbal feedback
• Help select award-eligible films
Perks:
• Complimentary festival tickets
• Early access to films
• Insight into festival programming
Reports to: Lead Programmer
🔍 Film Researcher
Role: Help discover and connect with filmmakers year-round.
What you’ll do:
• Research films aligned with our mandate
• Contact filmmakers and distributors
• Track film data
• Watch select screeners
• Act as a festival ambassador
Perks:
• Complimentary festival tickets
• Screeners access
• Programming experience
Reports to: Lead Programmer
💻 Tech Support
Role:
• Help set up and organize Microsoft SharePoint
• Review monday.com CRM and suggest improvements
Ideal for: Someone comfortable with digital tools and systems.
✨ Other Volunteer Roles
Have a skill to offer? We’d love to hear from you.
Marketing, communications, admin, and special projects welcome.
Testimonials
Here are a few of our volunteers
Festivals like this are important because they bring people together in the community and particularly on the whole question of aging in place, aging well, you know it is important to have a constant dialogue about it. We're tending to see seniors drift away and they're not valued in the way they should be.
- Barry, Supporter
I have learned a lot of tips this weekend about having a vital third act, I think you have to hang around young people and hang around and creative people. I feel more visible now, and more powerful and more secure today than I ever did as a teenager.
- Elizabeth, Volunteer
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