by 41 North Film Festival
Volunteers are needed for the 41 North Film Festival!
Be a part of the action and volunteer with the 41 North Film Festival. This year’s festival will take place Nov. 3-6, and we need your help to make it happen! We welcome film enthusiasts, members of the campus community and local area residents. Individuals and groups are invited to join us as volunteers.
Our volunteers help us keep 41 North free and open to the public and are an integral part of the festival. Volunteers may assist with welcoming festival attendees, ushering and answering general questions regarding the festival and films. Help is needed for any and all of the four days of the festival, Thursday through Sunday. Volunteer for one film or for the whole festival — it’s up to you! Volunteers receive a free T-shirt. We look forward to having you on our team!
What do volunteer ushers do?
Volunteer ushers play a critical role in creating a welcoming environment. You could fill one of several positions that may include: greeter, counter, program helper or seating guide, or be a floating usher who fills in where they are needed.
Do I do this alone or with other people?
You will never be alone! Each show will have a house manager and 2-12 volunteer ushers. You are always welcome to put together a group — friends, family or people from an organization — and enjoy the shared experience of bringing a production to life.
What experience or training do I need?
No previous experience is necessary. All the training you need will take place the day of the show, before guests arrive.
What is the time commitment for a show?
You will arrive 60 minutes before the show, monitor the audience while you enjoy the show for free, and then stay to help with some light cleanup for 30 minutes or less after the show.
The 41 North Film Festival spans four days and showcases award-winning independent films and filmmakers from around the region, country and world. Its mission is to provide Michigan Tech students and the surrounding community with an opportunity to critically engage films that are currently in distribution and under discussion, as well as the chance to interact with filmmakers, producers and other industry professionals about the art and business of cinematic storytelling.
Visit the volunteer registration page on GivePulse and search for 41N to sign up for individual volunteer shifts, or contact our volunteer coordinator, Allison Neely, by email at alneely@mtu.edu or by phone at 906-487-2816.