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Volunteer with PIFF

Join the first crew.

Volunteers help make the first edition possible. You do not need festival experience. You need curiosity, reliability and a willingness to be part of the crew.

PIFF festival crew volunteers greeting guests in the cinema lobby
01What you get

Real festival, from the inside.

Be part of the first edition

Help build PIFF from year one.

Meet new people

Work with a warm, international crew.

Learn how a festival works

See the work behind the screenings.

Help audiences and guests

Be the friendly face people remember.

Support sign language cinema

Stand behind Deaf-led storytelling.

Get crew experience

Real hands-on time inside a live festival.

Close to screenings and events

Be near the films, the guests and the moments.

02 - Volunteer roles

Where you fit in.

A festival needs many hands. Tell us what you're drawn to - we'll match you to a role.

  • Guest and audience support
  • Venue support
  • Accreditation & check-in
  • Production runners
  • Hospitality
  • Industry & event support
  • Screening support
  • Social media & content
  • Access & interpretation support
  • Setup & logistics
03Good to know

Open crew. Clear expectations.

  • Different roles for different language levels.
  • Deaf and hearing volunteers are welcome.
  • International volunteers are welcome.
  • Some roles need Swedish, English or sign language.
  • Training and info will be provided before the festival.
  • Be available during the festival period.
04How to apply

Four short steps.

01
Submit interest

Send a short note telling us you're in.

02
Share availability

Let us know which dates you can cover.

03
Tell us about you

Relevant experience, languages and motivation.

04
We get in touch

Selected applicants are contacted directly.

Join the team
Join the first crew.

Write to volunteer@piratefilmfest.com with a short introduction and your availability - or register your interest below.