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Once applications are open, you must submit an application form addressing why you would like to volunteer at MIFF. If your application is successful, you may be invited to attend an in-person group interview in June. The MIFF volunteer program is a competitive volunteer program – each year, we receive more applications than positions available.

• You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• All volunteers must have minimum availability for 12 shifts throughout the festival period.
• Volunteers must also have 
  • proficiency in English
  • a desire to be part of a team
  • passion and enthusiasm for MIFF and the cinema experience, with a willingness to engage with the general public in a friendly and professional manner and a commitment to making the festival a fantastic and memorable experience for all MIFF attendees.

MIFF is committed to an inclusive volunteer team and welcomes applications from everyone. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally diverse people, d/Deaf people, neurodivergent people and people living with a disability.

As a volunteer at MIFF, you will meet lots of new people, make new friends and learn new skills in a creative, fun environment. If you are interested in working in the film or events industries, volunteering is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and develop skills at a world-renowned festival. Many people who previously or currently work with MIFF started out as volunteers!

MIFF volunteers also enjoy invites to exclusive events and meet-ups, access to a private pre-festival screening, entry to the End of Festival Party, and complimentary tickets to MIFF sessions throughout the festival.

“It was a great opportunity to discover the film industry in Melbourne and to meet lovely people!”

“Really felt like part of a team!”

“I had a wonderful two weeks. I loved being on shift and engaging with the patrons. Fabulously done.”

“I have volunteered for a few years with MIFF and I think the volunteer program, the perks and the appreciation of the volunteers the team shows is really fantastic. It's always a great festival and atmosphere and I feel really lucky to get to be a part of it.” 

“I really enjoyed the chance to participate – it is such a contrast to my regular paid work. I really relished chatting to so many people (patrons, vollies and venue staff) and essentially listening, being a friendly face and catching some free films. Now I am keen to seek out other festival volunteering gigs!”

“I loved it; it was three times as good as I expected. I really enjoyed meeting other volunteers and watching films on shift, and off shift, and I thought MIFF was brilliantly organised. So many of the films I saw were outstanding, especially the documentaries, and the Q&As with filmmakers were all outstanding.”

“Thank you for running a wonderful volunteer program that truly appreciates people giving up their time to do it.”