Volunteer — Portland Film Festival 2026
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This Volunteer Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Portland Film Festival ("PDXFF," "the Festival") and the individual volunteer ("Volunteer") for the 2026 festival season (approximately May–November 2026).
I understand that as a PDXFF volunteer, I am making a commitment to attend my assigned shifts and fulfill my role responsibilities. I agree to notify my coordinator as soon as possible — and no later than 24 hours in advance — if I am unable to fulfill a scheduled shift. I understand that repeated no-shows without notice may result in removal from the volunteer program.
I will conduct myself in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner at all times during festival activities. I will treat all filmmakers, attendees, staff, and fellow volunteers with dignity and respect regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other characteristic. Harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior of any kind will result in immediate removal from the volunteer program.
I may have access to confidential information about PDXFF operations, film submissions, filmmaker details, financial information, and internal communications. I agree to keep all such information strictly confidential and not disclose it to any unauthorized party during or after my volunteer service.
I consent to PDXFF photographing, filming, or recording me in the course of my volunteer service. I grant PDXFF the right to use my name, image, and likeness in promotional materials, social media, press releases, and publications without compensation. I will follow PDXFF's social media guidelines and will not post spoilers, unauthorized film content, or anything that could harm the Festival's reputation.
Any work product I create in the course of my volunteer service — including photographs, written content, designs, code, or other materials — is the property of PDXFF. I assign all rights in such work to PDXFF and waive any moral rights to the extent permitted by law.
I understand that volunteering may involve physical activity and certain inherent risks. I voluntarily assume these risks. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release PDXFF, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any and all liability for injuries, damages, or losses sustained while volunteering, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by PDXFF.
I will follow all safety guidelines, venue rules, and coordinator instructions during my volunteer service. I will not participate in festival activities while impaired by alcohol or controlled substances. I will immediately report any safety concerns or incidents to my coordinator.
Either party may terminate this volunteer relationship at any time for any reason. PDXFF reserves the right to remove a volunteer from the program without notice if the volunteer's conduct is harmful to the Festival, its participants, or its mission.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between PDXFF and the Volunteer regarding volunteer service and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, or understandings. This Agreement is valid for the 2026 festival season.