Volunteer Opportunities

As an all-volunteer community organization, your skills and time are what we need most! Whether you have a few hours a week, or just one hour a month, you advance the mission to enrich the community through film. Check out some of opportunities below and get in touch at service@parkcirclefilms.org.

Movie Night Volunteer

Help out for 45 minutes and watch a free movie! Cash register experience helps but isn't necessary; we'll train you.

  • For Saturday night shows, arrive at 7:15pm. For Sunday matinee shows, arrive at 3:15pm.
  • Operate a simple point-of-sale program and interact with patrons.
  • If you're helping in concessions, operate the popcorn maker.
  • Find an open seat and enjoy the show!

Brochure Distribution

  • Once a month, pick up old brochures and drop off new ones at few pre-arranged locations. Consider places that you frequent or that are close to home.
  • Coordinate a break-bulk location, so volunteers can easily pick up their brochures to distribute.
  • Find new and interesting locations for brochures.
  • Analyze data to ensure the right number of brochures reach the right locations with no waste.

Volunteer Coordination and Training

  • Manage movie night volunteer schedule to ensure there are enough helpers at each show.
  • Train new volunteers to use the POS system and popcorn maker.
  • Improve the recruiting plan and volunteer management procedures.
  • Be the face of the Film Society at networking events and volunteer fairs.

Concessions Management

  • Locate new vendors for great snacks and drinks.
  • Work on the pricing strategy.
  • Manage inventory and restock supplies.

Partner Management

  • Develop ongoing relationships with partner organizations and businesses.
  • Organize speakers for panel discussions.
  • Arrange sponsorships for topic-based films.
  • Enhance the corporate membership program.

Finance and Accounting

  • Find ways to increase earned income and reduce operating costs.
  • Review accounting processes.
  • Maintain and adjust the budget.
  • Develop forecasting techniques.