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Get Involved
Become a Volunteer
THIRD ACTion Film Festival Wants You!
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To have a great time
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To meet amazing people
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To enjoy some fantastic films
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To be able to exclaim “I was a part of that!”
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So, come be a part of bringing the festival to life!
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We have fun volunteer positions for everyone and a snazzy volunteer t-shirt to show off to your family and friends. Work in a great venue or help with the online portion of our festival for even one shift to earn other awesome rewards.
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Cinephiles can volunteer prior to the festival to earn complementary tickets or even a festival pass so you don’t miss out on seeing the great films we will be showing!
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Join us now by clicking the button below.
Volunteers Needed
Our team is looking for passionate volunteers to the 2025 Festival!
We are seeking Fund Development Researcher & Coordinator, Community Engagement Committee Members and Board Members to act alongside our team to bring TAFF to a new level.
Fund Development Researcher
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Position Type: Volunteer
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Hours of Dedication: 3 hours per week plus monthly 1.5 Fund Development Committee meeting; occasional evening and weekend time will be required throughout the calendar year, particularly during the THIRD ACTion film festival in the month of June.
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Position Summary: This position will support the Fund Development team’s fund development research, data recording, data reporting, and administrative functions. This individual must be detail-oriented and goal-driven. A streak of creativity and a dash of enthusiasm working with others make you an ideal candidate.​
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For more details, check out Volunteer Connect!
Fund Development Coordinator
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Position Title: Fund Development Coordinator (2-3 positions)
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Program: Fund Development
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Position Type: Volunteer
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Hours of Dedication: 3 hours per week plus monthly 1.5-hour Fund Development Committee meeting; Occasional evening and weekend time will be required throughout the calendar year, particularly during the THIRD ACTion film festival in the month of June.
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Position Summary: This position will support the Fund Development team’s fund development activities and administrative functions. This individual must value relationships, be proactive, and goal-oriented.​
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For more details, check out Volunteer Connect!
Board Member for TAFF
If you have six to eight hours a month and like to brainstorm and get creative about disrupting ageing through films and discussion, then we might be the organization for you.
As a thought leader, you will help guide the festival in its growth. So, if the idea of having fun while doing this is appealing, then we might be a good fit.
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Position Description
Length of Term:  Two years (renewable once)
Reports To:  Entire board of directors The board member serves and is accountable to the board of directors of THIRD ACTion Film Festival.
We are looking for board members who are passionate and committed to celebrating ageing and older adults while helping make an age-positive culture shift across Canada.
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In return, we will endeavour to ensure you:
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Have fun while making a meaningful difference.
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Meet new and interesting people with diverse backgrounds.
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Develop effective group decision-making skills.
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Obtain an understanding of group dynamics and relationships.
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Receive board membership training.
THIRD ACTion Film Festival is a non-profit organization that premieres its film festival and talks celebrating ageing and older adults in Calgary in an effort to embrace an age-positive culture shift.
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For more details, check out Volunteer Connect!
Community Engagement Committee Member
The committee will support the THIRD ACTion by fostering strong relationships with local, provincial, and national communities to promote the festival’s mission of changing the dialogue on aging.
The committee will work to build an audience for the festival and associated events, expand the festival’s reach, enhance public participation, and build partnerships with community groups, organizations, and stakeholders.
The committee’s responsibilities include:
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Community Outreach: Develop and implement strategies to engage diverse communities, with particular focus on seniors, intergenerational groups, caregivers, filmmakers, cinephiles, and other relevant audiences.
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Partnership Development: Identify and establish partnerships with organizations, educational institutions, and businesses that align with the festival's values and objectives.
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Event Support: Collaborate on community-focused events, discussions, and panels to promote the festival and encourage participation.
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Public Relations: Help raise awareness of the festival through outreach efforts, community presentations, and participation in local events and festivals.
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Feedback and Improvement: Collect community feedback and use it to recommend improvements to festival programming and outreach strategies.
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For more details, check out Volunteer Connect!
Testimonials
Here are a few of our volunteers
Festivals like this are important because they bring people together in the community and particularly on the whole question of aging in place, aging well, you know it is important to have a constant dialogue about it. We're tending to see seniors drift away and they're not valued in the way they should be.
- Barry, Supporter
I have learned a lot of tips this weekend about having a vital third act, I think you have to hang around young people and hang around and creative people. I feel more visible now, and more powerful and more secure today than I ever did as a teenager.
- Elizabeth, Volunteer
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