Youth Volunteer Programme
Get involved and be an essential part of Asia's most important film events!
The Youth Volunteer Programme (the Programme) is a training programme for young people in Hong Kong to be future leaders, programmers and arts administrators for a thriving arts and cultural environment. The Programme will introduce volunteers to the programming, marketing and operations of Asia's leading film events, including the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) and the Summer International Film Festival (SIFF). Selected young volunteers will be given the rare opportunity to participate in “behind-the-scenes” of the HKIFF and the film industry.
Volunteers will be trained in transferable skills and rewarded with a wealth of film knowledge, unique experiences and a chance to make some great friends.
Here are some of the interest areas that volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in:
| Areas of Interest | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Marketing | Press Relations and Events Public Relations Media Accreditation Sponsorship |
| Operations | Event Management Hospitality Guest Accreditation Ticketing and Sales |
| Programming | Editorial and Publishing Film Curator Film Traffic |
If you would love to get involved in this rare opportunity and gain exposure in the arts community, or you would like to develop your vocational skills and appreciation in arts and culture…it's the time to turn your PASSION into ACTION!!!
Eligibility
Applicants must be students aged between 15 and 25
Currently enrolled in a FULL-TIME course offered by an acceptable institution in Hong Kong
Proficient in Cantonese and English; knowledge in foreign languages is definitely an advantage
Applicants with outstanding performance during trainings may be chosen to take a team leader role
Schedule
The HKIFFS is always on a look out for passionate and dedicated individuals to volunteer year-round in Hong Kong
Applicants are required to assist in all areas of the 36th HKIFF from December 2011 to mid April 2012, whilst for the SIFF will be held in July to August 2012
Commitment
Applicants are required to attend four (4) training sessions offered by the HKIFFS before taking practicum, the training will be held in late October or early November 2011. The exact date will be announced later
Applicants should committed to volunteer for around 30 hours before and during the Film Festivals, the shifts will be based on the actual operation needs and mostly in 4-6 hour per session
Benefits
Gain invaluable insight into the behind-the-scenes look at the Festival's operations. This rare opportunity enables the youth to contribute to the arts community and experience the entire scope of transferable skills from marketing, event operation and film programming. Volunteers will enjoy opportunity to improve the quality of art appreciation skills through work and services
Be professionally trained. Through a series of training workshops and practicum, volunteers will be equipped with knowledge and skills to support the running of large-scale cultural events
Rare opportunity to contribute to the arts community
Receive travel allowance and meal allowance during the service period
Receive a volunteer uniform
Receive insurance during the service period and
Receive an attendance certificate when the required training courses and a minimum of 30 service hours are completed with satisfactory performance
Service Area
Volunteers will be assigned for practicum in the following departments during the Film Festivals:
Fee
Free of charge
