Sundance Institute Volunteers Registration

Registration: Sundance Institute Volunteers SFF Utah 2021 (January 28 - February 3, 2021)

Hello! Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Sundance Film Festival! By completing this application, you are agreeing to be flexible, communicative, and patient with the Volunteer Resources Department throughout the process, understanding that Festival details are still being finalized and everything is subject to change. At this time we are no longer accepting applications for live/in-person volunteer opportunities. If you select a live option for your volunteer type, your application will be automatically routed to digital.

* required field

* First Name

* Last Name

* Email

* Primary/Home Phone

* Address

* Country

* City

* State/Province

* Zip/Postal Code

* User Picture: Upload a photo of yourself. Needs to include a full view of your face to shoulders with no interference (ex. sunglasses, hats, etc)

U.S. County

Have you previously volunteered for the Sundance Institute (This includes: previous festivals, NEXT Fest, London, Hong Kong, Labs and internships)?

Yes No

If yes, list the last year you participated, in what program and in what role you participated

How did you hear about volunteering for Sundance?

* Have you volunteered for a film festival/large-scale event before?

Yes No

If yes, in what role and at what festival/event?

* What is your gender expression?

* Do you identify as Transgender?

* Birthdate

Can you confirm you are 18+?

Yes

What is your current occupation?

* Are you involved in the Film Industry in any capacity?

Yes No

If yes, please explain how you are affiliated with the film industry:

Are you currently a student enrolled at a university or college?

Yes No

If yes, what school do you currently attend?

What are you studying?

* Why are you interested in volunteering for the Sundance institute? (If you are alumni, what is it that keeps you coming back)?

* Please select the program for which you are applying

(Keep in mind, volunteer requirements, scheduling, and benefits are very different. Read more below. We only allow you to apply for one volunteer-type as the options are very different, but we will give you the option to be considered for other volunteer types later in the application.)

Full Time Volunteer: Requirements

Everyday Volunteer (Fixed Schedule)

- Work a pre-assigned schedule

- On average, 7-8 hour shifts

- Work every day of the Festival

- Additional training days required

Sign Up Volunteer: Requirements

24+ Hours Volunteer (Flexible Schedule)

-Choose your shifts, sign up for shifts totaling a minimum of 24 hours
-On average, 7-8 hour shifts
-1-2 training sessions recommended

If you are planning to travel and lodge in the surrounding cities for the Festival, we first ask that you evaluate participating in a digital capacity or local areas. We are evaluating if we are able to provide Festival lodging, but it is unlikely at this time and volunteers will not be placed until they secure their own Festival lodging.
Volunteers that find their own lodging are encouraged to find housing with flexible cancellation options in the event that conditions do not allow for robust in-person activities. Please email volunteers@sundance.org with any lodging updates.

Sign-Up volunteers and Utah residents *are not* eligible for Festival provided lodging.

* Are you a resident of Utah staying in your own home?

Yes No

* Do you have secured lodging in or around the Park City area?

Yes No

Lodging Address: Ex. ABC Hotel, 825 Thayne Ave, Park City

Dates of Lodging: ex. 8/5/2016 to 8/10/2016

* Please choose one of the following:

* Are you interested in being considered for a Management Volunteer Position? These positions are full-time and limited in number, but applying for them will not cancel out your eligibility for a general volunteer position

Yes No

Which department are you interested in having a management position in?

Have you managed people in an event or festival-like environment in the past?

Yes No

Please explain the event/position you held as a manager. Be sure to include your responsibilities and how many people you managed:

* Highly Organized

* Interacting with public in professional settings

* Detail Oriented

* Public Speaking

* Ability to Handle High Pressure Situations

* Independent Worker

* Team Player

* Can Stand for Long Periods of Time

* Impervious to Cold

* Event Operations Experience

* Customer Service

* Film Festival Experience

* Ticketing Systems

* Cash Handling

* Comfort Level with Technology

Do you have any other skills or knowledge of software programs that may be useful as a digital volunteer? If so, please specify.

* Are you willing to do physical labor as part of volunteering?

Yes No

* Are you willing to drive as part of volunteering?

Yes No

What foreign languages do you speak and write fluently?

Anything else we should know?

* Emergency Contact

* Emergency Contact Relationship

* Emergency Phone

What is the highest grade/level/school that you have completed?

What is your race and/or ethnic origin?

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We appreciate your time and interest. Upon submission, you will receive an email confirming we have received your application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, contact us at 435-776-7870

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