VOLUNTEER
Volunteer for the Climate Film Festival NYC!
Volunteer applications for the 2026 annual festival can be found below. Please note that the CFF team will start reviewing applications later this summer. Until then, please feel free to express your interest via the form below, and we will reach out in the coming months.
If you have questions, get in touch at volunteer@climatefilmfest.com.
Photo credits Julia Maund
Calling all film lovers, environmentalists, and local New Yorkers! We’re on the lookout for energetic, passionate, creative, and hands-on volunteers to help us lead the Climate Film Festival. Whether it’s working the box office, greeting filmmakers, or whipping up climate solutions social media content, our CFF volunteer team is the glue that holds the festival together.
4 Exciting Reasons to Volunteer with CFF:
The chance to attend some great festival films – for free!
Become a valued member of a rapidly growing community of climate + culture enthusiasts, organizers, and activists
Support efforts to platform energizing films, solutions-oriented screenings, and educational programming about global climate realities
Learn about behind-the-scenes film festival planning and live event production
Requirements:
Volunteers should be 18 years or older
Ability to attend an in-person venue walkthrough and/or watch an instructional recording in advance of the festival
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience with Google Drive and word processing is a must
Willingness to roll up your sleeves, get to know the team, and have fun!