Thank you for your interest in becoming a VIFF volunteer.
Join a community of film-lovers in supporting exceptional cinema the way it was meant to be seen.
Whether you volunteer at our annual film festival or contribute to the running of the VIFF Centre year-round, our Volunteer program supports personalized placement so you can find the right way to connect and enjoy!
Call for Volunteers to the Festival Screening Committee!
Running October 1-11, 2026, the 45th edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival will showcase 150 feature films and 90 shorts drawn from multiple genres and originating from every corner of the globe. To narrow down the thousands of films in consideration to the select group of official selections, VIFF’s programming team relies upon the enthusiasm and expertise of an expansive, diverse screening committee.
This year, VIFF is opening up the screening committee to volunteers!
Application Deadline: January 28
Volunteer Year-Round
Contribute to bringing the best in cinema to Vancouver all year round at the VIFF Centre.
Volunteering for the Film Festival
Applications to volunteer for VIFF 2025 are now closed. Thank you!