Sundance Film Festival 2023: Call for Volunteers – TechBuzz Tech News
The Sundance Film Festival is returning in-person on January 19-29, 2023 in Park City, Salt Lake City, and at the Sundance Resort. As the largest independent film festival in the US and a cherished, long-standing Utah tradition, the Festival works with many local volunteers to assist with online and/or in-person roles.
Volunteer perks include seeing films, branded Festival swag, meals, and being a part of a passionate and creative community.
TechBuzz sat down with Ashley Yang and Sylvy Fernandez of the Festival team recently to learn more details about volunteering opportunities at Sundance.
Question: What kind of commitment is involved?
Answer: We ask for a minimum of 32 hours commitment across the Festival, which takes place January 19-29th. In exchange, volunteers receive not only the experience and satisfaction of helping to make Sundance Film Festival Happen, but access to films, and Festival gear like a Kenneth Cole branded jacket. Volunteers can choose to contribute in a part-time or full-time capacity, and can start the process by applying on the Sundance website here.
Question: What do volunteers do?
Answer: Volunteers assist in different departments and have a variety of tasks, like ushering in a theater, helping with ticketing, and helping people get around the festival. They can be a part of a theater crew, help patrons at an info booth, support with transport, or help on the online Festival platform. There are various opportunities to support the festival to help bring the magic to life.
Question: Are there volunteer roles for Utah's tech community, for people who have tech and IT skills?
Answer: While we offer a range of roles that require tech and IT skills, we have a special need for volunteers who are interested in the following roles: 
As a leading creative Festival, it definitely leans into tech. That trickles down to our volunteers, who bring a diverse set of skills including those from the tech realm. The Volunteer Resources team also uses tech regularly, and is constantly trying out new platforms and communications methods to keep our large, multi-national cohort of volunteers connected.
Question: What about volunteer drivers? Will vehicles be provided for them?
Answer: Volunteer Drivers are placed in roles after confirming they are eligible to drive an Institute vehicle by running a motor vehicle report, and vehicles will be provided in these cases. The majority of our roles are not required to drive.
Question: Can volunteers choose where they work?
Answer: Volunteers can choose to volunteer in Salt Lake City, Park City, or at the Sundance Resort near Provo.
Question: How can volunteers get involved?
Answer: Volunteers can apply at the Sundance Film Festival at the Sundance Institute website.
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– Mark is a co-founder and writer for TechBuzz. Born and raised in Ogden, Utah, Mark attended Weber State, Brigham Young, and Tufts Universities. He has worked in tech and publishing since the mid-1990s.
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