Volunteering at ShAFF

ShAFF WOULDN'T HAPPEN WITHOUT THE DEDICATION OF OUR VOLUNTEERS

We have a whole range of roles you can get involved in, in particular we are looking for volunteers for the following roles:

New for 2025: help run our Outreach film loop in the Winter Gardens on the weekends of March 8 & 9 and 15 & 16 as well as on Friday 21 and Sun 23 on the festival weekend. 

Help set up and dress the venue on Friday 21 March: The biggest job - putting up banners and bunting, helping exhibitors and putting up signage. The reverse for the take-down on Sunday 5 March.

To sit on on film sessions: To watch and report instantly if there are any technical issues. Welcome visitors, set up and remove sponsor banners.

To welcome guests and answer queries at The Outpost.

There are perks! Including a ShAFF Staff T-shirt, access to ShAFF events when not on shift, and a discount in the Showroom bar. 

Want to volunteer? Fill in the application form on this page.

Got any questions? Read our Volunteering FAQs >>