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VOLUNTEER AT ALCHEMY FILM AND MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL 2024!

We are currently welcoming expressions of interest to join our team of volunteers and support the delivery of Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival’s fourteenth edition, which takes place 2 – 5 May.

Our flagship event is the UK’s festival of experimental film and artists’ moving image, known for the warmth and inclusivity with which it is delivered.

Volunteers at Alchemy range from those with existing technical or hosting expertise, to students developing their skills and experience of cultural events, to those looking for new challenges and to meet new folk.

Depending on shift length and role, volunteers will receive access to film screenings, free meals and relevant training.

Volunteers are welcome to commit to anything from a single shift up to the whole festival – it’s up to you! We will always take into consideration your preferences and availability, and will never expect or ask you to do anything you don’t want to do.

Read through Alchemy’s various volunteer roles below.


VOLUNTEER SHUTTLE BUS

This year we are pleased to offer a free daily shuttle bus service for the duration of the festival for volunteers travelling from Galashiels. 

These shuttles also align with trains arriving from Edinburgh on Thursday 2, Friday 3 and Saturday 4 May to assist volunteers travelling from further afield. Please note that the Sunday 5 May shuttle bus does not align with an Edinburgh train.

Shuttles will leave Galashiels Transport Interchange promptly at 8:45am. Booking is essential to secure your place.

Alchemy will also reimburse a ticket on Borders Bus number X95 up to the cost of £4.80 for your return journey.

Book your place on Alchemy’s volunteer shuttle bus here.


SIGN-UP

Sign up to be a volunteer at our fourteenth annual Festival here.

Be the first to know about additional events and Festival updates by signing up to our mailing list.

You can find our Volunteer Policy here. You can read more about the Festival here.


WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ALCHEMY

Alchemy is a true flagship for inclusion.


It is clearly impacting the community and nurturing creativity for all kinds of people be they from Hawick or international. I really can’t understate how brilliant a weekend it was.


Film festivals can sometimes feel airdropped into their surroundings. No such charge could be laid at the feet of Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival. With every edition, it feels more integrated with its community.


Something special is happening in Hawick, and these four joyous days were only the tip of the iceberg.


It was really inspiring how you held the festival, the care and attention, and to see the way that relations are building in and around Alchemy in Hawick. I am already looking forward to next year!


VOLUNTEER ROLES

DRIVE

Transport guests to and from Hawick

INSTALL

Help set up AV events around town

WELCOME

Host our festival’s Welcome Desk

USHER

Take tickets and assist with screenings

INVIGILATE

Welcome and inform exhibition visitors 

GENERAL ASSISTANCE

Be a part of everything and anything

FEEDBACK

Gather insights and evaluation from visitors