2016 WSFF Volunteer info

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Seeks Volunteers for Annual Festival   Contact:  Jenn  Tamo,  Volunteer  Coordinator,  Jenn@...

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Wild & Scenic Film Festival Seeks Volunteers for Annual Festival   Contact:  Jenn  Tamo,  Volunteer  Coordinator,  [email protected],  530-­‐265-­‐5961  ext.  201                             Nevada  City,  Calif.  –  (January  6,  2015)  –  The  Wild  &  Scenic  Film  Festival  returns  January  14-­‐18,  drawing  top   filmmakers,  celebrities,  leading  activists,  social  innovators  and  well-­‐known  world  adventurers  to  Nevada  City   and  Grass  Valley.  Considered  one  of  the  nation’s  premiere  environmental  and  adventure  film  festivals,  this   year’s  films  combine  stellar  filmmaking,  beautiful  cinematography  and  first-­‐rate  storytelling  to  inform,  inspire   and  ignite  solutions  and  possibilities  to  restore  the  earth  and  human  communities  while  creating  a  positive   future  for  the  next  generation.  The  Wild  &  Scenic  Film  Festival  reminds  us  that  we  are  all  participants  in  a   global  movement  working  towards  a  more  wild  and  scenic  world.         The  Wild  &  Scenic  Film  Festival  is  powered  by  more  than  700  volunteers  who  generously  give  their  time  and   energy  to  INSPIRE  and  MOTIVATE  viewers  to  make  a  difference  in  their  communities  across  the  globe.  Each   volunteer  plays  an  integral  role  in  making  this  incredible  community  event  possible.   Volunteers  have  a  lot  to  say  about  their  experience  at  the  festival.       •  “I  love  the  Wild  and  Scenic  Film  Festival…  So  much  activism,  so  much  positivity,  all  the  good  vibes.”   •  “This  will  be  my  3rd  year  as  a  volunteer  -­‐  extremely  impressive  &  progressive  offering  of  intelligent,  well-­‐done   &  entertaining  films  about  subjects  we  should  all  know  more  about”!   •  “My  family  and  I  have  been  volunteering  for  several  years  –  hosting  filmmakers  and  helping  in  various   capacities.  We  simply  LOVE  the  film  festival.  Favorite  event  of  the  year.  We  wouldn't  miss  it."         SYRCL  values  the  time  and  commitment  of  the  many  volunteers  who  generously  give  of  their  time.    To   sweeten  the  deal,  volunteers  will  earn  festival  tickets,  or  full  festival  passes  with  a  commitment  of  18  hours  or   more.       Volunteers  choose  their  level  of  involvement  –  setting-­‐up  chairs,  checking  passes  at  the  venues,  operating   tech  equipment,  or  leading  people  to  their  seats  in  the  dark  –  there  are  a  multitude  of  ways  to  participate  in   this  inspiring  community  event.    The  view  a  full  list  of  ways  to  participate  and  register,  visit   wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.         Join  the  action  and  become  part  of  the  solution—register  today!       Please  contact  Jenn  Tamo  with  questions  about  volunteering  at  530-­‐265-­‐5961  ext.  201   or  [email protected],  or  drop  by  the  SYRCL  office!           Tickets  are  on  sale  now  for  the  2016  Wild  &  Scenic  Film  Festival  in  downtown  Nevada  City  and  Grass  Valley,   January  14-­‐18,  2016.    Buy  a  festival  pass  for  access  to  all  regular  sessions  throughout  the  festival,  or  choose   individual  session  times  to  customize  your  weekend.  And  don’t  forget  to  check  out  all  of  the  Special  Events,   Workshops,  Art,  Music  and  more  happening  all  weekend  long.         Want  to  be  involved  with  the  Film  Festival  and  all  the  weekend’s  action?  Become  a  volunteer!  We  have  a  vast   array  of  exciting  volunteer  opportunities  available  including:  concession  sales,  ticket  sales,  passes  checker,   kitchen  help,  bartender  and  more.  The  film  festival  inspires  people  and  unites  communities  to  heal  the  earth   and  this  is  only  possible  as  a  result  of  the  phenomenal  work  of  our  dedicated  volunteers.  Positions  fill  quickly,   so  REGISTER  TODAY!  wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.