The Film Society uses volunteers year-round, and especially during the San Francisco International Film Festival. Most volunteers are scheduled by using the SFFS Volunteer Shiftboard. If you would like to join our team, fill out the online Volunteer Application to get registered and begin using the Shiftboard.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life, ranging from students to retirees. We provide a positive, respectful and friendly environment for people who support film and want to help create exciting events that celebrate cinema. Qualified volunteers have a love for film, understand the importance of being reliable and enjoy working with the public.

There are year-round opportunities to help with the Film Society. Specify that you are available year-round in the online application. This will put you on the notification list for volunteer opportunities happening throughout the year such as education screenings, office assistance and special events.

For more information email volunteer@sffs.org.

We will review your application once it has been submitted and contact you with volunteer opportunities that match your requests.

Review the Volunteer Code of Conduct.

The Film Society is gearing up for its fall season, and we need your help. We are currently accepting volunteer applications for our exciting fall events. If you would like to be a part of SFFS, fill out the volunteer application and you will be notified when shifts are posted in the area of your interest.

Shifts will be posted at least three weeks prior to each event.

October 8–12
French Cinema Now
A five-day festival of the most exciting new work in contemporary French cinema, held at the Clay Theater.

November 13–16
3rd San Francisco International Animation Festival
This annual festival of animation samples a wide variety of exciting animated features and shorts from around the world. The festival will be held at Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema.

November 16–23
New Italian Cinema
The best in Italian film, including seven features and seven shorts in competition by up-and-coming directors. The festival, held at Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema, will include Opening Night and Closing Night special screenings and celebrations with filmmakers in person. 

December 10–14
Quebec Film Week
Bringing the best of new works from Quebec to San Francisco. This event will be held at Opera Plaza Cinemas.

Year Round
We often have a need for short term general office volunteers with day-long projects at our offices in the Presidio. Sign up to be part of our general office team if you would like to be part of our organization. Various tasks require different skill levels.

Education
The education department presents screenings to area youth that use film as a positive learning tool. Log on and check the Education Team for upcoming screenings.