Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

imagineNATIVE is currently accepting volunteer applications for the 25th annual festival. If you are interested in applying, select the “Application Form” button down below. 

Existing imagineNATIVE volunteers can use the button below to access the Volunteer Portal.

If you have questions, please email volunteer@imagineNATIVE.org

Please note that we do not have a year-round volunteer program. Emails sent to our volunteer team outside of our Festival season will only be answered at the start of the next volunteer program cycle. Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop.

For first-time volunteers, please complete an application below. If you are already an imagineNATIVE volunteer, please sign in to the Volunteer Portal.

VOLUNTEER PORTAL
APPLICATION FORM
VOLUNTEER PORTAL

If you have questions, please email volunteer@imagineNATIVE.org or call 416-585-2333.

Referral Program

We are seeking to expand our volunteer roster in celebration of our 25th anniversary. Please reach out to our volunteer team via email for more information on the qualifications and benefits of joining our referral program.

VAACT

We are a proud member of the Volunteer Award for Arts + Culture in Toronto (VAACT), which recognizes the incredible contribution volunteers make to organizations across the city. The awards ceremony takes place annually on International Volunteer Day, December 5. Please Note, imagineNATIVE requires 3 completed shifts to earn your stamp. To learn more about qualifying for the award, please visit the VAACT website.

BENEFITS

  • Participate in the world’s largest Indigenous film and media arts festival
  • Contribute to breaking barriers and connecting communities
  • Learn more about Indigenous perspectives through innovative storytelling, film and media arts
  • Special access vouchers to imagineNATIVE screenings
  • Attend imagineNATIVE’s Volunteer Appreciation Party

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the questions we regularly receive about this topic.

If you have another question that isn’t answered here, you can browse our comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions page.

Do I need to be Indigenous to volunteer?

No. We accept people from all backgrounds, ethnicities and strive to make our spaces accessible for everyone.

Can I volunteer with a group?

It is possible, but it is case by case. Please email volunteer@imaginenative.org for personalized requests.

Is there a minimum shift requirement ?

Yes, a two shift minimum is required for regular volunteers or a 3 shift minimum to acquire a VAACT stamp.

Is there a minimum age requirement to volunteer?

Yes, you must be at least 16 years of age. 

Are there online volunteer opportunities?

Currently, there are no online volunteer opportunities available.

What are the perks of volunteering for imagineNATIVE?

  • Participate in the world’s largest Indigenous film and media arts festival

  • Contribute to breaking barriers and connecting communities

  • Learn more about Indigenous perspectives through innovative storytelling, film and media arts

  • Special access vouchers to imagineNATIVE screenings

  • Attend imagineNATIVE’s Volunteer Appreciation Party