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.