Volunteer at OIAF
The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the world’s leading animation events providing screenings, workshops, and entertainment since 1976. OIAF is an annual five-day event bringing art and industry together in a vibrant hub, attracting artists, producers, students, and animation fans from around the world.
From September 25-29, the OIAF transforms the ByTowne Cinema, Arts Court, Club SAW, Strathcona Park, the National Arts Centre and the Ottawa Art Gallery into the epicentre of animation.
A festival of this scale would not be possible without the enthusiasm, commitment, and hard work of the volunteers who support OIAF each year.
The Why, What, and How
Why volunteer with OIAF?
Volunteering at OIAF is a fun way to get involved in the animation industry, earn volunteer hours for school, meet new people, and learn new skills.
Volunteers who complete more than two shifts (a total of eight hours) will earn a Volunteer Pass which gives access to most of the Festival’s exciting events outside of volunteer shifts. Volunteers also get to keep their stylish OIAF 2024 Volunteer t-shirts and their sweet memories.
What do volunteers do at OIAF?
Volunteers are essential to our events in all kinds of ways. Volunteer roles range from Airport Greeter to Wrecking Crew. Experienced volunteers can level up to Volunteer Leaders in roles like Assistant Volunteer Coordinator.
How do I register to volunteer?
The OIAF Volunteer form is closed for this year! Interested volunteers in Ottawa can sign up to volunteer for the OIAF’s parent organization, the Canadian Film Institute (CFI), which hosts other film festivals like the International Film Festival of Ottawa (IFFO) in March and the European Union Film Festival (EUFF) in November.
CFI volunteer form