Volunteer Quick Facts

Festival Volunteer Positions
1. Usher
2. Ticket & Merchandise Table
3. Grip
4. Concierge

Ushers
Ushers play many roles for the Southside Film Festival: You’re the host of the show, the ticket taker and the program distributor. You are the face of the Southside Film Festival.
Primary responsibilities:
1. Show up Early! (At least 15 minutes before each shift.)
2. Familiarize yourself with the building layout as noted above.
3. Read about the film(s) to be screened during your shift.
4. Standard Usher duties - Taketickets, seat patrons, monitor door. (See "How Screenings Work")
5. Please pick up any trash or old programs lying about the theater after the film screening.
6. It is important to be pleasant to all patrons. Please remember that you are representing not only yourself, but the SouthSide Film Festival itself! If the filmgoers have a good experience with you, they will have a great time at the festival.
7. When asked questions about a specific film or about the festival in general, answer to the best of your ability. If you cannot answer a question, politely state that you don’t have an answer and refer them to the House Manager or the nearest SSFF Board Member. A list of names and phone numbers will be provided with your volunteer credentials.

Ticket & Merchandise Table
A volunteer must be present at the merchandise table at all times.
Primary responsibilities:
1. Show up Early! (At least 15 minutes before each shift.)
2. Familiarize yourself with the building layout as noted above.
3. Read about the film(s) to be screened during your shift.
4. Keep the Film Festival programs and publicity materials neat and organized.
5. Sell tickets and SSFF merchandise. Take a moment before your shift to familiarize yourself with the SSFF swag and prices. Sales are cash only at venues. Refer all credit card sales to SSFF head quarters at Deja Brew.
6. Checks ONLY accepted in an amount not greater than $10. Review Drivers License. Name and address on license must match name and address printed on check.

Grip
The Grip helps with set up and take down of venues. The Grip also delivers supplies and runs errands.
Primary responsibilities:
1. Show up Early! (Times will depend on Venue open/close schedule.)
2. Must be able to lift and carry tables, chairs and large boxes.
3. Pre and post festival help also needed to distribute and collect signage.

Concierge
The Concierge is responsible for Festival Hospitality. You are the face of the festival to our visiting filmmakers. This is an all-day position that requires a friendly disposition (even after you've been there all day).
Primary responsibilities:
1. Show up Early!
2. Filmmaker check-in (Distribute passes and gift bags; Escort to Filmmaker Village.)
3. Answer questions about the festival and about Southside Bethlehem.
4. Help with ticket and merchandise sales.

Throughout the year, SSFF holds fundraising events and monthly film screenings. Your help at these events is also needed.

THIRD THURSDAY Film Club - Year-round monthly film screenings. See Third Thursday Film Club in the Community Section for more Details. Ushers and set up assistance is needed.

Fundraisers - Two events are planned for this Spring. Dates and times will be announced shortly.

PROMOTION/MARKETING - Distribute materials, brochures, posters etc. far and wide.
Brainstorm ideas on how to heighten exposure for films being screened at the SSFF.

Fill out the volunteer application and mail it to SSFI (Attention: Volunteer), 23 E. Third St. Bethlehem, PA 18015, or fax to 610.866.5279. If you have any questions, call our office: 610.882.4300 or contact Volunteer Coordinator: Lorraine M. Pasquali - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it