41st Mill Valley Film Festival Transportation Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Mill Valley Film Festival
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The California Film Institute is looking for high-energy, dependable, organized team players to assist in driving visiting filmmakers during their stay at the 41st Mill Valley Film Festival (October 4-14, 2018). Volunteer drivers take direction from the Transportation team to drive filmmakers, talent or guests to and from local airports, film screenings and MVFF special events.
Hours/Time frame
The highest demand for drivers is during the festival, October 4-14. However, a handful of shifts on Oct 3 and Oct 15 will also be needed. Availability and flexibility during this time period is necessary. We are asking for a minimum commitment of 2 shifts and a maximum of 10 shifts.
Vehicles
The volunteer driver system at the festival is dependent on participants providing their own cars. Vehicles need to be most importantly safe and kept clean (inside and out) for the duration of usage at the festival. Proof of current insurance and driver’s license required. We provide coverage to release your insurance of liability for CFI and will provide documentation. Reimbursement for the following on shift expenditures will be mailed shortly after the end of the festival:
- Mileage - $0.55 per mile
- Tolls
- Parking
If you are unable or unwilling to use your car, you may qualify to drive our passenger shuttle vans.
Benefits
- Receive a MVFF voucher code per for every 3 hours worked.
- Volunteers that work 42+ hours will receive a 2019 CFI Associate Membership
Qualifications
- Ability to execute detailed directions into on-time guest pickups and dropoffs
- Successful with minimal supervision
- Ability to multitask and remain patient. Comfortable with last minute changes.
- Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential information
- Friendly and personable but knows when to remain quiet based on passenger interest
- Ability to express oneself clearly, professionally, and politely
- Valid driver’s license with good DMV record
- Safe driving practices (no hands-on phone activities, eating while driving, etc)
- Familiarity with driving in the Bay Area
To Apply
Send a letter of interest and photographs of your vehicle via email to Volunteer Manager Faridah Gbadamosi at volunteer@cafilm.org
More opportunities with Mill Valley Film Festival
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mill Valley Film Festival
Location:
1001 Lootens Place, Suite 220, San Rafael, CA 94901, US
Mission Statement
The California Film Institute supports its mission to celebrate film as art and education by presenting the annual Mill Valley Film Festival, exhibiting film year-round at the non-profit Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, and building the next generation of filmmakers and film lovers through CFI Education.
Description
Welcome to the 40th Mill Valley Film Festival! Every October more than 500 dedicated volunteers join in our efforts to celebrate and promote film as art and education. We showcase over 200 independent and international films and events in one of the most beautiful parts in the Bay Area.
Why volunteer at MVFF? Because 11 days of film, music, panels, and great conversation in a beautiful setting inspires you. And, because you want to do your part in sharing these beautiful stories and experiences with the world.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1001 Lootens Place, Suite 220San Rafael, CA 94901
DATE POSTED
August 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Transportation
- Exhibition Arts
- Bus/Van Driving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 25