TIFF Volunteers are a driving force behind our mission to transform the way we see the world through film. Volunteers support a broad range of initiatives, including our annual Festival in September, year-round screenings, outreach initiatives, Member events, and much more.

Volunteer applications for the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival are now closed. We hope you’ll join us as a patron at the Festival in September.

If you’re interested in hearing about future Volunteer opportunities — including the next round of Festival Volunteer recruitment in late Spring 2027 — please subscribe to TIFF Volunteer Alerts(open in new tab)open_in_new to receive updates via email.

The Volunteer Award for Arts and Culture in Toronto (VAACT)

TIFF is proud to be a contributing member of VAACT, a program to recognize volunteers who support multiple arts and culture events and festivals throughout the year in the City of Toronto. Awards are given to volunteers who complete the minimum requirements with at least three participating VAACT organizations throughout the year. VAACT culminates each year on International Volunteer Day, December 5, with an awards ceremony to acknowledge and thank our volunteers for their contributions making Toronto a more vibrant, cultural city.

Interested in getting involved? Check out the full list of participating organizations and program details at vaact.org(open in new tab)open_in_new!