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Thank you for your interest in being a 2023 True/False Film Fest volunteer! We approve applications on a rolling basis.

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Personnel Information

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Experience

General

General volunteers serve 15-20 hours before/during/after the fest. Benefits include admission to any film via the Q, preferred Q access at select screenings during the fest, snazzy t-shirt, access to the Nest, admission to T/F films at Ragtag all year, free admission to the @CCIÓN party after midnight, admission to the Volunteer Appreciation party

Juggernaut

Juggernaut volunteers serve 40 hours before/during/after the Fest. Benefits include all General Volunteer benefits plus 3 Juggernaut vouchers for admission via the Silver Circle Bay at any screening, space permitting (does not include special events), admission to the @CCIÓN party, admission to all concerts and showcases (space permitting), two post-Fest film screenings

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Availability

ALL APPLICANTS:  Some time show overlap in time frames to select, due to the fact that different teams need volunteers at different times of the day. PLEASE CHECK the box for as many of the windows of time as you are available. If you don't indicate adequate time availability to serve on a particular team, you will not be given an opportunity to select that team on this application.

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There are volunteer opportunities in many very different work teams. Click on a team name below to get a better idea of WHAT these volunteers do. As teams are filled, they will be removed from the application.

Select your TOP 3 team preferences. Based on our needs and your particular skills and interests, we’ll do our best to place you on one of these teams.





Be part of the team that serves drinks to filmmakers and festival goers alike! You must have a Missouri bartending license and include a description of your bartending experience to be considered for this team. When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]
How Many? 35

Do you enjoy having interesting conversations with interesting people? Then consider the Chauffeur Team! Your responsibilities will include picking up filmmakers from area airports (including St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia), and transporting filmmakers and industry guests around the Columbia area. Drivers must be at least 23 years old and apply for a Class E Chauffeur's license ($30 fee funded by T/F), application available at http://dor.mo.gov/forms/4317.pdf. You will be given a stipend for each trip made to area airports.  If you are able, you may need to drive a passenger van.

When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]
How Many? 40
Are you reliable? Have your own transportation? Do you have limited time during the Fest, but have a flexible schedule and still want to volunteer? Then we need YOU to work in the office and run errands in the weekends and daytime hours leading up to and during the Fest. Specify your daytime and weekend availability in February/March on your application. When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Mon, Mar 6 [9AM-3PM]; Mon, Mar 6 [2PM-8PM]; Tue, Mar 7 [9AM-3PM]; Tue, Mar 7 [2PM-8PM]; Wed, Mar 8 [9AM-3PM]; Wed, Mar 8 [2PM-8PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]; Fri, Feb 24 [10AM-2PM]; Fri, Feb 24 [2PM-8PM]; Sat, Feb 25 [10AM-2PM]; Sat, Feb 25 [2PM-8PM]; Sun, Feb 26 [10AM-2PM]; Sun, Feb 26 [2PM-8PM]; Mon, Feb 27 [10AM-2PM]; Mon, Feb 27 [2PM-8PM]; Tues, Feb 28 [10AM-2PM]; Tues, Feb 28 [2PM-8PM]; Wed, Mar 1 [10AM-2PM]; Wed, Mar 1 [2PM-8PM]
How Many? 15
For those 21 yrs+ with experience in food service, catering, or club operations. Help pull off the unique special events that T/F is known for! You must be prepared to work as many as 20 hrs during the Fest. You'll help set up, break down, and run good times such as the Jubilee, Reality Bites, and @ction. Night owls who like to work parties are welcome. Will include food service and clean-up, and may involve late nights. When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]
How Many? 40
The festival panel is a tired tradition and T/F is doing its part to jettison them once and for all with our intimate Field Sessions. Each session is a deep dive into the ideas that shape nonfiction filmmaking and will be live recorded for the True/False Podcast. When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]
How Many? 2

The Filmmaker Liaison team meets and greets T/F guests (filmmakers, industry guests, and high level pass holders) as they arrive at their lodging in Columbia. The team also acts as the main contact for guests and will sometimes escort them around town. This team will coordinate and distribute information packets for guests. This is an excellent opportunity to meet fascinating people!

When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]
How Many? 20
MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND TRAINING WEEKEND BEFORE FEST (COLUMBIA AREA BEST) Members of this team will check attendee, volunteer, and guest IDs and give them wristbands for the weekend. Ideally, you'll have experience checking IDs, but not mandatory. Team members will need to have or get bartender certification, which the fest will arrange for them. When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]
How Many? 7

Can you lift and carry heavy (50 lb) and/or awkward objects, problem solve, and are willing to get your hands dirty? The trusty Set Up/Break Down crew transforms festival venues into True/Falsian movie palaces before the Fest begins, then returns them to their humble origins after the Fest ends. Most SUBD hours are completed during weekDAYS and are before and after the Fest, so members of this team are generally able to get the full T/F experience with their volunteer pass. 

When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Mon, Mar 6 [9AM-3PM]; Mon, Mar 6 [2PM-8PM]; Tue, Mar 7 [9AM-3PM]; Tue, Mar 7 [2PM-8PM]; Wed, Mar 8 [9AM-3PM]; Wed, Mar 8 [2PM-8PM]; Thur, Mar 9 [9AM-3PM]; Thur, Mar 9 [2PM-8PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]; Tues, Feb 21 [10AM-2PM]; Tues, Feb 21 [2PM-8PM]; Wed, Feb 22 [10AM-2PM]; Wed, Feb 22 [2PM-8PM]; Thur, Feb 23 [10AM-2PM]; Thur, Feb 23 [2PM-8PM]; Fri, Feb 24 [2PM-8PM]; Sat, Feb 25 [10AM-2PM]; Sat, Feb 25 [2PM-8PM]; Sun, Feb 26 [10AM-2PM]; Sun, Feb 26 [2PM-8PM]; Mon, Feb 27 [10AM-2PM]; Mon, Feb 27 [2PM-8PM]; Tues, Feb 28 [10AM-2PM]; Tues, Feb 28 [2PM-8PM]; Wed, Mar 1 [10AM-2PM]; Wed, Mar 1 [2PM-8PM]
How Many? 60
Have aspirations of being a roadie? Love sticking to a schedule? Come wrangle musicians, filmmakers and guests as a Stage Manager. This person keeps the stage running on time and is quick to problem solve. Experience with band equipment and getting people to exit stage left extremely helpful. In filling this position, priority will be given to Juggernaut volunteers and those with prior experience. When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]
How Many? 15
Join the Green Team as T/F works towards creating a more environmentally-friendly fest! Help increase recycling at the big T/F events, including Jubilee, Reality Bites, Filmmakers Fete, Closing Night Reception, and the Busker’s Last Stand. Help us divert organic waste into compost! All are welcome to join the team, particularly if you are wiling to handle recyclables, and can brainstorm creative green ways to haul recycling items! When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Mon, Mar 6 [9AM-3PM]; Mon, Mar 6 [2PM-8PM]; Tue, Mar 7 [9AM-3PM]; Tue, Mar 7 [2PM-8PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]; Mon, Feb 27 [10AM-2PM]; Mon, Feb 27 [2PM-8PM]; Tues, Feb 28 [10AM-2PM]; Tues, Feb 28 [2PM-8PM]; Wed, Mar 1 [10AM-2PM]; Wed, Mar 1 [2PM-8PM]
How Many? 35

Be part of the LARGEST (and arguably GREATEST) team of the fest! Theater Operations volunteers inhabit 8 festival theaters and keep them humming right along. You'll take tickets, manage lines, count seats, usher people into the theater, and interact with a public eager to see the best docs around. This is where the action is, with venues abuzz with filmmakers, musicians, and Columbia's finest passholders and attendees. Expect to be on your feet a significant amount of time, but also expect quiet times during screenings.

When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]
How Many? 325
Stage Managers: The show must go on! Are you skilled in being calm, cool, collected and full of quality customer service? Stage managers make the show run smoothly, start/end on time, and interact with buskers and guests throughout the fest. This team requires an interview process, extended training, and strong team players. 

Venue Captains and Assistant Venue Captains: As ambassadors to a venue, VCs and AVCs manage volunteers, run front of house, and ensure quality customer services across fest venues. This team requires an interview process, extended training, and strong team players. 
When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]
How Many? 34
Are you someone who would rather work behind the scenes, meeting and greeting volunteers and helping them escape the din of the fest and recuperate? The Volunteer team works at the Nest (Volunteer Headquarters) from morning till late-night Friday-Sunday of the Fest. Additional hours before and after are required for Volunteer Orientation and setup and breakdown of our space. You'll help with volunteer services such as bag/coat check, refreshments, information, late check-in and awesome service and kudos to our hard-working volunteers. When? Fri, Mar 3 [9AM-4PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [1PM-7PM]; Fri, Mar 3 [5PM-12AM]; Fri, Mar 3 [10PM-4AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [9AM-4PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [1PM-7PM]; Sat, Mar 4 [5PM-12AM]; Sat, Mar 4 [10PM-4AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [9AM-4PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [1PM-7PM]; Sun, Mar 5 [5PM-12AM]; Thur, Mar 2 [5PM-12AM]; Sun, Mar 5 [10PM-4AM]; Mon, Mar 6 [9AM-3PM]; Mon, Mar 6 [2PM-8PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [9AM-4PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [1PM-7PM]; Thur, Mar 2 [3PM-8:30PM]; Mon, Feb 27 [10AM-2PM]; Mon, Feb 27 [2PM-8PM]; Tues, Feb 28 [10AM-2PM]; Tues, Feb 28 [2PM-8PM]; Wed, Mar 1 [10AM-2PM]; Wed, Mar 1 [2PM-8PM]
How Many? 12

Additional Information

Preferred for Art, Build, Set Up/Break Down applicants
Preferred for Audio Tech applicants
Preferred for Art, Build, Set Up/Break Down applicants
Preferred for Booze, Events applicants
Preferred for Booze, Events applicants
Preferred for Art, Booze, Merchandise, Set Up/Break Down, Sustainability applicants
Preferred for Booze, Events, Theater Operations applicants
Preferred for Box Office, ID Checker, Merchandise applicants
Preferred for Chauffeur applicants
Preferred for Booze, Events, ID Checker applicants
Preferred for Chauffeur applicants
Preferred for Art, Chauffeur, Errand Runners, Special Operations applicants
Preferred for Art, Build, Errand Runners, Haul Stars, Merchandise, Set Up/Break Down, Special Operations applicants

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