Would you like to be part of the best Latin American Film Festival in the USA? Guess What? The Festival’s Volunteer Team is looking for devoted, friendly & fun volunteers to assist the festival staff as ushers, and LAFF stands volunteers. So You're Interested in Becoming a Volunteer?

Volunteers are the backbone of any Festival’s program and we value your time and interest. The Latin American Film Festival has been recognized for its great contribution to the Hispanic filmmaking arts at the local, national and international levels and without volunteers, this contribution could not have happened.

Established by Gláucia Baena Soares, to preserve and promote extraordinary selections of films from countries of the hemisphere and to expose the North American population to Latin-American Filmmaking and culture through the presentation of a unique world filmmaking. Since its founding, LAFF has produced over 7 festival’s edition and has provided a diverse program of films selections (from classical to contemporary), to a wide audience.

LAFF is a multi-use facility with season consisting of many events during the festival and conference at the OAS and the AFI at the Kennedy Center and Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. The facility is also host to diverse community cultural groups, and each of Festival’s events and productions require volunteers, and what better way to see quality entertainment than to be that Volunteer? has produced over 100 plays in Spanish and English.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for individuals, who have excellent customer service skills and who enjoy attending quality arts events. Although we do not require a specific number of times you have the option of volunteering once during the festival or conference. We need responsible individuals who will honor their commitment. The service you render to our patrons must be courteous and polite. We require you be well groomed and dressed in the standard white top and black pants/skirt usher attire. Prefer working knowledge of English and Spanish. Good interpersonal skills. Flexible. Work well with others. Can work well under pressure.

How Do I Sign Up?

To volunteer for the Latin American Film Festival you must email the Volunteer Coordinator at ariadnausa@hotmail.com. After listening to the upcoming events, if you are a first time volunteer, email your name, number, address and e-mail (if you have one). Let us know which days you are interested in helping us, and our Volunteer Coordinator will get back with you to confirm. Call times are 1 1/2 hours before the event. You may be asked to help with program stuffing and distribution, or other festival’s needs to get ready for the events. Please be on time and report to the Volunteer Coordinator to sign in and get your duties.

Volunteer Application Form (Word)

How Will I Know What To Do?

When you arrive, the Volunteer Coordinator will instruct you on festival’s policy and procedure. After you get your assigned post, you need to familiarize yourself with the venues. Knowing the area will not only help during the initial audience seating but will be very important when you assign patrons when the event begins. LAFF will host an official Volunteers Orientation two weeks before the festival’s opening. This meeting will be for all general volunteer and will include a full tour of all areas of the Festival. We feel that the more informed you are the better you will be able to serve our patrons and answer any questions they may have. You are free to leave the event if another volunteer comes to replace you. If you choose to do so but please let the Volunteer Coordinator know you are leaving and sign out.

Volunteer Coordinator: ariadnausa@hotmail.com

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