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About Volunteering

Only active WIFT-T members are eligible to volunteer for WIFT-T programs and events. Exceptions: TIFF Reception, Crystal Awards.

Volunteer Benefits
Volunteering qualifies you for programming discounts at a rate of 10% off for every 10 hours worked. Some restrictions apply. Volunteers are responsible for tracking their hours. Volunteers are also placed on our mail-list for complimentary tickets to programming or events in instances when we have unsold seats. These tickets are first-come, first-served and available only while quantities last.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information about these events, please contact Jocelyn Geddie at jgeddie@wift.com with your resume attached.

WIFT-T is seeking volunteers for the following upcoming events:

Goodmans Presents

Goodmans Presents is a quarterly panel and networking series exclusively for WIFT-T members. Events feature a consistent line-up of high-profile industry guests and tackle issues relevant to the Canadian screen-based media industry. We require volunteers to assist with set-up, registration, reception hospitality and take-down.

Multiple Dates | September 26, October 17, December 11, 2012
Volunteer Hours | 5:00PM – 9:30PM
Location | Various

To express interest, please email jgeddie@wift.com with your resume attached. Please indicate your day(s) of availability.

Speaker Series Luncheon: Biola Alabi

We require volunteers to help with set-up, registration, hospitality and tear-down for the fourth and final luncheon in the International Women in Digital Media Speaker Series (iWDMS), featuring Biola Alabi, Managing Director of AfricaMagic/MNET Africa.

Date | Thursday November 15, 2012
Volunteer Hours | 10:00AM – 1:30PM
Location | Hyatt Regency, 370 King St. W, Toronto

To express interest in volunteering, please email jgeddie@wift.com with your resume attached. Lunch is provided.

25th Anniversary Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon

Established in 1988, WIFT-T’s annual Crystal Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Canadian women and men in screen-based media. 2012 marks our 25th anniversary year! We require a large team of volunteers to assist with set-up, registration, hospitality, tech, stage direction and tear-down. Please note: non-members are welcome to volunteer for this event.

Date | Tuesday December 4, 2012
Volunteer Hours (day of) | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Mandatory Orientation | to be announced

More details about volunteering for the Crystal Awards are to follow. To express interest, or if you have any questions, please email jgeddie@wift.com with your resume attached. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Volunteers receive breaks throughout the day.