We are gearing up and getting ready to put on a fabulous three-day event April 13, 14 & 15, 2012. Since we’ve increased the festival to be three incredible days this year, we are going to need three times the help!

We are looking for responsible, capable and enthusiastic people to join our wonderful team of dedicated volunteers in 2012 to ensure a fabulous and flawless event.

Events and times where volunteers are needed:

What: LAFF 2012 Opening ceremonies
When: Friday, April 13, 2012
Time: 5 – 10:30 pm (*volunteers for this event need to be available for the entire shift only)
Where: Franco-American Heritage Center, Cedar Street, Lewiston.

Possible volunteer positions include:

1). Ushers: duties include greeting guests as they arrive, directing them to the appropriate area for that time, checking tickets and directing ticket holders to their appropriate ASSIGNED seat. Making sure that attendees have returned to their seats after intermission and that all attendees are in the appropriate area(s). You will be able to seek assistance from the head usher and/or organizers if needed.

2). Merchandise: Some volunteers may be needed to man a merchandise table. You will assist a festival organizer in the selling of Don McLean merchandise.

3). Guard: Volunteers may be assigned to guard specific doors to the venue to ensure that non-ticket holders do not gain access to the event.

*Please note that although we would love for you to be able to watch the show, we can not provide a seat for you as those are all for paying ticket holders. You will, however, be allowed to stand in the wings and watch if you are not needed elsewhere. We will need volunteers for this day who can work the entire shift. We have a limited amount of volunteer positions needed for this particular event.

What: Saturday Screenings
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Times needed: 9 – 5:30
Where: Multiple downtown Lewiston & Auburn venues

Possible volunteer positions include:

1) Greeters:  Volunteers will be asked to man the welcome table at a specific venue. Here you will welcome guests, check tickets and exchange them for the correct color bracelet, sell bracelets, answer any questions from festival goers, direct to other destinations, hand out programs and most importantly be friendly and welcoming to all. You will also be asked to help hand out and collect ballots if you are stationed at a People’s Choice venue. There will be a Venue Coordinator in charge to help answer any question you may have and as a resource to you.

2.) Headquarter volunteer: Volunteers at our LAFF headquarters will be stationed at Lewiston Auburn Magazine’s office and will assist the venue coordinator in tasks including, but not limited to, sales and guest relations.

*Please note: volunteers who are available for four or more hours will receive a free bracelet to attend screening before or after their shift. See “volunteer perks” below for more information.

WHAT: Sunday’s Best of the Best
When: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Times needed: 11:30 – 5:30
Where: Public Theatre Maple Streets, Lewiston

Possible volunteer positions include:

1) Greeters: Volunteers in this position will greet guests and check that all in attendance have tickets.

2.) Sales: ticket sales to walk-up attendees.

Volunteer Perks!
All volunteers will receive one LAFF 2012 T-Shirt

Volunteers that commit to over 4 hours will receive:

• 1 LAFF 2012 T-Shirt
• Access to screening venues after shift ends or before shift starts on Saturday
• ONE Discounted Gala/Awards show ticket available to purchase for $60
• Free entrance into Sunday's “Best of the Best” at the Public Theatre

 
Note: There are no discounts to Friday night's event. There are no discounts for the VIP pass for volunteers.

How to volunteer:

If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above shifts, please download the form and email it as an attachment to Volunteer Coordinator Molly McGill at molly@lafilmfestival.org. You must include the corresponding 2012 LAFF Volunteer Form attached to the email.

You also must be available to attend one of two mandatory meetings in Lewiston to be held in the beginning of April in order to volunteer.
Dates include:    Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 10 am
Tuesday, April 10 at 6 pm

*Please be aware that some films shown at the Lewiston Auburn Film festival may include violence, nudity, harsh language, drug use, adult themes and may not be appropriate for children.

Thank you for your interest in the Lewiston Auburn Film Festival. We hope to have you on board!

Regards,
Molly F. McGill
Officer, Communications Director, Volunteer Coordinator
Lewiston Auburn Film Festival (LAFF)
207.577.9746
www.lafilmfestival.org
molly@lafilmfestival.org