The festival is currently looking for both online and in-person volunteers to help with the 2023 event, which will run from Jan. 19-29. The festival is seeking both full-time and part-time volunteers in a variety of areas. These range from information, ticketing and venue support to drivers and theater crew. 

“Anyone that has ever attended the festival can tell you that Sundance is a community and that volunteers are at the very center of it. They take on a lot of different roles, but something they all have in common is that they are friendly, supportive, knowledgeable, and passionate,” said Brian Marquez, Senior Manager of Talent at Sundance Institute. “The contributions of Sundance volunteers make for a successful event every year.”

Full-time shifts are available for both in-person and online volunteers. Volunteer coordinators will assign shifts every day of the festival, which will run 7-8 hour shifts on average. Those who volunteer in Park City will end up volunteering approximately 80 hours over the course of the festival, though those who volunteer in Salt Lake or online may end up volunteering less often. 

Sign-up part-time shifts are available for both in-person and online volunteers, though assigned part-time shifts are available only in-person. Assigned shifts require a 40-48 hour schedule, while sign-up shifts require a 32-hour minimum across all shifts. Like full-time assigned, part-time assigned shifts may require additional training that falls outside these hours. 

In return for these hours, Sundance volunteers get a number of perks during the run of the festival. They get the opportunity to attend screenings, receive branded festival swag, and receive free meals. 

“Something special about our artists, patrons and staff is the way we all show that appreciation back to (the volunteers),” said Marquez.

For more information and to apply to be a volunteer, visit sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival/volunteer.

Cutline: A group of Sundance volunteers pose during a previous festival. Photo courtesy of Sundance Film Festival.