Volunteers

Volunteer applications for 2025 are now closed. The next Espoo Ciné will take place on 21–30 August, 2026. The applications will open in early summer 2026.

Working as a volunteer is a fun way to get into the festival and all that it offers! As a reward for volunteering you will get meals for each work day and of course the staff pass, which gets you into most of the festival screenings outside your shifts. In addition to all this come new experiences, wonderful people and a fun post-festival afterparty!

As a volunteer you commit to work about 30h of work total. The shifts can take place both before and during the festival, depending on the nature of the work. During the festival, the shifts usually take place between noon and late in the evening. Majority of the work happens in Espoo in Tapiola, Matinkylä and Leppävaara, and in Helsinki.

Work assignments

LEAD VOLUNTEER | Would you like to take on more responsibility during the festival? If you have previous experience with festivals, event production, the arts and culture field, or working at Espoo Ciné (as a volunteer) – or if you’re motivated to gain more experience at film festivals – this role could be for you! As a lead volunteer, you’ll be the first contact for other volunteers, such as ticket sellers, ushers, or drivers. You will work in close contact with Espoo Ciné's volunteer coordinator. Social skills, swiftness, and the ability to adapt to new situations are considered an advantage. In your application, don’t hesitate to share your skills and wishes with us! You are also welcome to contact us by email (office@espoocine.fi) in spring 2026, even before the volunteer applications open.

TICKET SALES | Ticket sellers sell tickets to film screenings, as well as festival products during the presales. Previous sales or customer service experience is an advantage, but all sellers are of course trained for the work by the team leader.

THEATRE USHER | The tasks include ticket checking, guiding the audience, preparing presentations, working with projectionists, supervising screenings and cleaning the theatre.

EVENT ASSISTANCE AND OTHER PRODUCTION HELP | Your tasks may include assisting at side events, light load-in/out, and helping with the decoration and dismantling of festival venues.

DISTRIBUTION | Help is always required with the distribution of posters, magazines and schedules before the festival. If you are interested in working before the festival starts, this is the assignment for you.

SOCIAL MEDIA | Come spread the festival atmosphere through social media, and report live from different events.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY | This assignment is for you, if you are good with a camera and can work independently. Gigs can vary from photographing events to taking guest portraits.

JUNIOR CINÉ AID | Cheery helpers are always needed to take care of the screenings for kids and teenagers, help classes and aid in preparing the seminar. The work takes place in the morning and daytime on weekdays. NOTE! Junior Ciné will continue after Espoo Ciné ends.

DRIVERS | We require drivers before, during and after the festival. Transport is needed for both people and things.