VOLUNTEERS AT THE WHFF
Volunteers are the heart ❤️ and backbone of the Woods Hole Film Festival! With their help, we bring together filmmakers, screenwriters, actors, audiences, and indie film lovers from all walks of life.
Sign Up to VolunteerHELP US BRING THE 35TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL TO LIFE
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for the 35th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival happening Saturday, July 25 – Saturday, August 1, 2026, plus for our year-round screenings and special events!
Summer Festival Track
Commit to as many shifts as you can during the 8-day summer festival. Shift selection starts in May. If you are a new volunteer, you will attend one of our fun and informative orientation sessions to get fully prepared!
- ✓ Commit to multiple shifts
- ✓ Attend orientation if new
- ✓ Shift selection starts in May
Year-Round Series Track
Help us keep the magic alive during the off-season! Assist at our monthly Dinner & A Movie series, Best of the Fest screenings, educational masterclasses, and other community special events.
- ✓ Assist at Dinner & A Movie
- ✓ Support monthly film events
- ✓ Flexible off-season commitments
FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER ROLES
🎁 VOLUNTEER BENEFITS & PERKS
If you love films, fun, and meeting great people, volunteering with us is an unforgettable way to dive into the festival spirit:
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🎫 Screening Vouchers
Receive complimentary screening vouchers to watch films (subject to availability).
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🎽 Festival Swag
Get an official WHFF crew t-shirt to rock your style and wear during shifts.
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🤝 Tons of New Friends
Work alongside a passionate and welcoming community of local and global film lovers.
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🎉 Parties & Festival Activities
Enjoy invitations to exclusive volunteer parties and core festival social activities.
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🎤 Meet & Greet Artists
Get a front-row seat to interact with visiting filmmakers, producers, and screenwriters.
✅ VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
To ensure a stellar experience for both our crew and patrons, all volunteers must fulfill these basic criteria:
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🏡 Secured Housing & Lodging
Volunteers are fully responsible for securing their own housing and lodging on Cape Cod.
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🚗 Personal Transportation
Volunteers must arrange their own transportation to and from venue locations in Woods Hole.
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📜 Code of Conduct
Agree to always follow Festival rules, respect all attendees, and uphold our code of conduct.
🏡 HOST A VISITING FILMMAKER
Another great way to get involved in the Festival is by hosting a visiting filmmaker! Each year, filmmakers from around the world travel to Woods Hole to present their films and take part in Q&As, panels, and other special Festival events.
Do you have a spare room for a night or two? Consider opening your home to one of these talented artists so they can enjoy their screening and the full Festival experience.
Hosts receive complimentary Festival tickets, invitations to exclusive events, and the chance to connect with an inspiring filmmaker — a unique and deeply meaningful way to be part of the WHFF community!