Volunteering

Volunteer at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the 5th Abu Dhabi Film Festival.

The 2011 Abu Dhabi Film Festival (formerly the Middle East International Film Festival) will take place October 13 to 22, and we invite you to be part of this celebrated and highly anticipated cultural event.  

Here are the steps to become an active volunteer with us

1. Register on Shiftboard by submitting an Online Registration Application.  After we review it, you will receive an email congratulating you on joining our 2011 team
Register

2. Attend a REQUIRED Volunteer Orientation

  • RSVP online at Shiftboard
  • Volunteer Orientations are held at Abu Dhabi Theater (adjacent to Zayed Heritage Village and across from Marina Mall)
  • We suggest attending an early orientation date so that you can have the first pick of shifts, as you will be given access to the online calendar according to when you attend

3. Sign up for shifts online through our scheduling platform 

Volunteer Orientation at Abu Dhabi Theater:

  • Volunteer Orientation 1: Tuesday, September 13, 8 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Volunteer Orientation 2: Thursday, September 22, 8 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Volunteer Orientation 3: Wednesday, September 28, 8 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Volunteer Orientation 4: Saturday, October 1, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Download the Shiftboard Iphone/Ipod application here.

Additional inquires and questions regarding volunteering can be directed to volunteer@adff.ae.  We will respond as quickly as possible.