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The Perks of Being a Sundance Volunteer. By: Tori Twine. What Are Volunteers’ Responsibilities?. Help festival attendees navigate Park City. Press Merchandise Theatre Operations Ushers/crowd control Collect tickets Concessions. Meet a Volunteer!. Name : Linda W. Age : 70s
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The Perks of Being a Sundance Volunteer By: Tori Twine
What Are Volunteers’ Responsibilities? • Help festival attendees navigate Park City. • Press • Merchandise • Theatre Operations • Ushers/crowd control • Collect tickets • Concessions
Meet a Volunteer! • Name: Linda W. • Age: 70s • Fun fact: Volunteer for 10+ years • Fav. Sundance Film: Dirty Wars • Reasons for Volunteering: • Loves movies • Enjoys meeting new people every year • Loves the community
Meet a Volunteer! • Name: ZenyRozenberg • Age: 50s • Fun fact: Inspired 2 people to volunteer • Fav. Sundance Movie: Metro Manila • “It’s not just for the younger people. It’s for old and young, fat and skinny. We all have one thing in common. We love films.” • “I just love the energy here. I’ve inspired two others to volunteer, which is great.”
What’s In It For Them? • Free lodging (2nd year or later) • Free tickets to screenings & free venue access • Staff & Volunteer Opening Night Party • Opportunities to meet amazing people
How Do I Volunteer? • Must be over 21 • Complete the application process • Receive schedule • Commit to full or part time assignments
Heroes Don’t Wear Capes • http://www.sundance.org/video/heroes-dont-wear-capes-a-kenneth-cole-2013-sundance-film-festival-volunteer/
Sources • Sundance.org • Linda W. • ZenyRozenberg • Julie M. • The Filmmakers’ Lodge