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SABIFF 2026 - Volunteers Needed for Film Festival

SAN ANTONIO BLACK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - SABIFF
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Antonio, TX
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    October 2, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
    End Date:
    October 4, 2026, 11:30 PM CDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few days
    Commitment Details:
    Oct. 2 - 4 live on site in San Antonio. Festival is 3 days from 8 am - 12 am (looking for 4 hr. shifts during 3 days)
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Education, Media, Race & Ethnicity, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    15+
    Other Requirements:
    Age 15 - 75. Have the time/availability, positive attitude, willingness to help where needed, energy, good working with public

    Description

    SABIFF 2026 - Volunteers Needed for Film Festival

    *** UPDATE: OCTOBER 2 - 4, 2026 -- Immediate need for Volunteers for Film Festival. Contact Nicole at 210-

    Be Part of the Movement. Experience the Magic Behind the Screen.

    The San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF) is looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and community-minded volunteers to help bring our 8th Annual Festival to life! If you love movies, culture, meeting inspiring people, and being part of something meaningful, we'd love to have you on our team. This year's festival theme, #HistoryUpRising, celebrates the power of Black stories, voices, and history through independent films from around the world. No film experience is required—just a positive attitude and a willingness to help. A love of movies and culture is definitely a plus!

    Volunteer Opportunities

    We're seeking volunteers to assist before the festival with planning and preparation August and September 2026, as well as during festival weekend (October 2–4, 2026) in roles including:

      • Guest & filmmaker hospitality
      • Registration & ticketing
      • Stage Manager-like duties
      • Event setup & breakdown
      • Awards Gala support
      • Merchandise & information table
      • Videography & social media content
      • Production assistants
      • Community outreach
      • General event support

    Location

    On-site

    Carver Community Cultural Center, LIl Carver, StayBridge Suites, Velocity Texas, AME Bethel Beasley Brown Community Center - 5 locations. Assignments based on need area

    San Antonio, TX, USA
    Directions

    SABIFF 2026 is fast approaching, and we need to fill our pool of energetic, cool vibes movie lovers who are great communicators, and happy to serve the public. Join us, it will be great to be in this Creative environment, meet filmmakers and catch up on viewing rare indie films. We are at five locations this year, and are seeking to post 4 volunteers per venue to assure the smooth flow of activities for each venue program. Shifts are available for Friday and Saturday. See more details, schedules and information at www.sabiff.tv

    *On site free parking for all locations except the StayBridge Suites-downtown convention center in the historic St. Paul Square which consist of hotel and street parking.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Check out our website at sabiff.tv. Go to #SABIFF 2026 and sign up for emails or go to Support menu and click on Volunteer MIA page.

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