FURTHER INFORMATION
VOLUNTEER ROLES

DRIVE

If you love driving, talking away the miles and hearing stories from a range of fascinating people, volunteering at Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival could be for you. We are looking for people with good driving and conversation skills to collect festival guests from surrounding train stations and airports, then deliver them safely to Hawick.

This year, Alchemy Film & Arts have formed a dynamic partnership with the Teviot Electric Car Club in pursuit of environmental goals. As a result, volunteer drivers at this year’s Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival can collect filmmaker guests from their arrival points in a brand-new electric car. You will receive a free membership for Teviot Electric Car Club, worth £25, which you will be able to use for a full year.

As well as using a quarter of the energy per mile compared to a diesel of petrol engine, electric vehicles are free from omissions and offer a quiet, comfortable and responsive driving experience. Discover what it’s like to drive an electric vehicle, how to charge them and meet a few international filmmakers along the way.

We will provide you with some tasty meals and 45p per mile if you would prefer to use your own car.

WELCOME

If you love being at the centre of the action and making people happy, volunteering at the Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival is a great way to socialise. We are looking for friendly people who can offer our guests a warm welcome and help them gain the most from their time in Hawick. This is a chance to part of an exciting international event and lots of opportunity to smile.

USHER

Would you like the chance to go to the cinema and watch a unique collection of innovative and thought-provoking films, for free? As a volunteer usher at the Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival, that is exactly what we can offer you. In exchange for some of your time supporting our screenings, you will have access to watch a diverse range of films produced by renowned and emerging national and international artists.

INVIGILATE

Do you have a talent for making people feel welcome? We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help audience members engage with art installations at venues throughout Hawick. It is a fun opportunity to help showcase film from around the world, and to welcome visitors to enjoy these unique experiences.

HOST

We’re looking for a special team of volunteers to help host our festival dining events and keep the dining spaces in tip top shape. In return, we promise to keep you refuelled with lots of tasty food.

FEEDBACK

Do you love chatting to new people and finding out more about them? We’re looking for good communicators to help capture visitor feedback. Making sure people have a pen to fill out evaluation forms or enjoying a chat over festival experiences are important volunteer roles.

FESTIVAL RUNNERS

We’re looking for lively volunteers who can assist wherever they are needed at the drop of a hat. You’ll need to be like a chameleon and quickly blend into a variety of surroundings. It’s a super cool role where you will be helping to ensure the festival runs like clockwork. 

MEDIA

If you love taking photos, and are rather nifty with a camera, volunteer as part of our festival media team. These roles are limited, and you must have experience. In return, you’ll gain access to all areas whilst you capture the buzz of the festival.

INSTALL

Some artists need help installing their artwork before the festival kicks off. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who loves being hands-on. You’ll be volunteering alongside an international selection of artists to install work of the highest quality.  Jobs like painting, cleaning, building and venue dressing will keep you busy.