Volunteer Coordinator

(Estimated 4 – 6 hrs/week up to 16-18 hrs during the festival — Voluntary)

About the Role

We are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to organise and support our volunteers throughout our fortnight of events. This is a rewarding role that is ideal for someone interested in communications or event management.

This is a voluntary role. We provide a clear role outline, a welcoming team environment, a volunteer handbook and ongoing support to ensure you feel safe, included and able to ask questions at any time.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role is all about people's care, communication, and smooth coordination.

You’ll:

• Recruit and welcome volunteers (students, creatives, film lovers)
• Communicate clearly and kindly with the team
• Schedule shifts and tasks in a fair, realistic way
• Brief volunteers before the festival and before each event
• Be the main friendly point of contact for volunteers during the festival
• Help ensure volunteers feel supported, informed and appreciated

Who We’re Looking For

You do not need professional experience. We welcome quick learners and creative thinkers.

You’re a good fit if you:

• Enjoy working with people and building team spirit
• Are organised but flexible
• Communicate clearly and kindly
• Care about inclusion, fairness and wellbeing
• Can stay calm when things get busy
• Are curious, take initiative and are comfortable asking questions

Who We Are

Buzz Cinema is a film festival celebrating and uniting creative people in and around Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire. For one week it takes over the historic town of Leighton Buzzard showing short films from emerging filmmakers and industry professionals, workshops and more. Buzz Cinema is a place to connect, learn and develop skills. Creating a bridge between film lovers, emerging filmmakers and industry, this is a foundation for the growing film scene in the area.

What We Provide

We prioritise volunteer wellbeing and inclusion. You will receive:

• A volunteer handbook with codes of conduct, wellbeing guidelines, communication processes and emergency info.
• A supportive, inclusive environment.
• Clear role expectations and achievable goals.
• Opportunities to grow your skills in leadership, communication and event management.
• Structured and regular feedback.
• Access to festival events and programming where possible.
• Opportunity to work as part of a fun, diverse and passionate team.