Volunteer at OIAF 2024
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.
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 Team Leads in roles like Assistant Volunteer Coordinator. All roles, and their requirements, can be reviewed in our Volunteer Position Guide.
The Volunteer Handbook is also available to review with more details about what is expected of volunteers at OIAF.
How do I register to volunteer?
Register to volunteer at OIAF 2024 by filling out and submitting the Volunteer Registration Form. It includes your personal contact information, availability, and position preferences
You will receive an email confirming that you have registered as a volunteer. If you do not receive the confirmation email, contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Felicity Hauwert.
Within a few weeks, you will receive an email to confirm your assigned shifts.
Volunteer Team Leads
Volunteer Team Leads are essential to successfully coordinating volunteers and the whole Festival. Team Leads work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and other OIAF staff at the OIAF office and across Festival venues to oversee and facilitate their respective volunteer teams. These positions are best suited for seasoned OIAF volunteers, people with expertise in certain fields, or those seeking leadership experience.
Volunteer Team Lead positions include:
- Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
- Assistant Special Events Coordinator
- TAC Volunteer Team Lead
- Animation Exposé Team Lead
- All Ages @ OIAF Team Lead
- Chez Ani Team Lead
- Airport Greeter Team Lead
- Reception Team Lead
- Animators’ Picnic Team Lead
- OIAF @ Pique Team Lead
Find more details about each position and what they entail in our Volunteer Positions Guide. Being a Volunteer Team Lead is a bigger commitment than just volunteering. These positions require availability for longer shifts over more days.
If you are ready to be a Volunteer Team Lead at OIAF 2024, indicate so in the OIAF 2024 Volunteer Form and upload your resumé to the form.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Felicity Hauwert by email with any further questions.