Volunteer

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you to all our volunteers who helped make the 24th imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival a success!

Applications are now Closed.

Please note, we do not have a year round volunteer program. Emails sent to our volunteer team during off-season will only be answered at the start of the next volunteer program cycle. Follow us on our socials and sign up to our Newsletter to be kept informed.

For first time volunteers, please complete an application below. If you are already an imagineNATIVE volunteer, please sign in to the Volunteer Portal.

APPLICATION FORM
VOLUNTEER PORTAL

For assistance in completing the application form regarding any accessibility requirements, email volunteer@imagineNATIVE.org or call 416-585-2333 x 5.

BENEFITS

  • Participate in the world’s largest Indigenous film and media arts festival
  • Contribute to breaking barriers and connecting communities
  • Learn more about Indigenous perspectives through innovative storytelling, film and media arts
  • Special access vouchers to imagineNATIVE screenings
  • Attend imagineNATIVE’s Volunteer Appreciation Party

TESTIMONIALS

VAACT

We are a proud member of the Volunteer Award for Arts + Culture in Toronto (VAACT), which recognizes the incredible contribution volunteers make to organizations across the city. The awards ceremony takes place annually on International Volunteer Day, December 5. To learn more about qualifying for the award, please visit the VAACT website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the questions we regularly receive about this topic.

If you have another question that isn’t answered here, you can browse our comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions page.

Do I need to be Indigenous to volunteer?

No. We accept people from all backgrounds, ethnicities and strive to make our spaces accessible for everyone.

Can I volunteer with a group?

It is possible, but it is case by case. Please email volunteer@imaginenative.org for personalized requests.

Is there a minimum shift requirement ?

Yes, a two shifts minimum is required.

Is there a minimum age requirement to volunteer?

Yes, you must be at least 16 years of age. 

What are the perks of volunteering for imagineNATIVE?

  • Participate in the world’s largest Indigenous film and media arts festival

  • Contribute to breaking barriers and connecting communities

  • Learn more about Indigenous perspectives through innovative storytelling, film and media arts

  • Special access vouchers to imagineNATIVE screenings

  • Attend imagineNATIVE’s Volunteer Appreciation Party