VOLUNTEER

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

• For volunteer activities in advance of the festival, volunteers must be able to work with a committee on specific tasks (approx. 10 hours per month for 2-3 months leading up to the festival dates), including an orientation session

• 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!

If you’re interested in volunteering for the second annual Climate Film Festival, which will take place from September 19-22, 2025, please fill out the application form in the link.

*Please note that this page will be updated with additional details as we get closer to the festival dates. However, we’re happy to hear from volunteers who can already commit to being in town during the festival from September 19-22, 2025. CFF team members will follow up with all applicants closer to September; be on the lookout for communications from us over the summer!