BIENNIAL 2024 VOLUNTEERING
Experience the FotoFest Biennial 2024, Critical Geography, as a volunteer! Join the team behind the exhibitions and events—no experience needed. Scroll down to read volunteer descriptions.
Volunteer for:
Visit Internships for paid internship opportunities. Visit Employment Opportunities for part-time Gallery Attendant positions. Questions? Email volunteers@fotofest.org.
VOLUNTEERING PERKS
COMPLETE ONE OR MORE SHIFTS
1. Receive an invitation to both FotoFest Volunteer Parties in May and December.
2. Receive one book of your choice*. Pick from:
COMPLETE FIVE SHIFTS
1. Receive one Biennial 2024 Critical Geography tshirt*.
*while supplies last
Important: Alcohol is present for guests during many events. As a representative of FotoFest, volunteers are not permitted to consume alcohol during their volunteer shifts. Refusal to abide by this policy will result in immediate removal from current and future volunteer shifts with FotoFest.
VOLUNTEERING SHIFTS
RECEPTIONS
Critical Geography Opening Night
Saturday, March 9, Silver and Winter Street Studios
6–8 PM | VIP Opening
8–11 PM | Public Opening
60 Volunteers needed:
March 9, 5:30–8:30 PM; 8–11 PM
Duties include monitoring artwork, greeting and counting guests, checking in VIPs, assisting with VIP buses, and noting the arrival of city officials and consular corps. Volunteers will meet at the FotoFest Office and are welcome to join the party before and after their shifts (no alcohol before assigned shifts).
Ten by Ten Exhibition Opening
Saturday, March 16, 6–8 PM, Silos at Sawyer Yards
10 Volunteers needed
Duties include monitoring artwork, greeting and counting guests, checking in VIPs, assisting with VIP buses, and noting the arrival of city officials and Consular Corps. Volunteers will meet at the FotoFest Office and are welcome to join the party before and after their shifts (no alcohol before assigned shifts).
YOUTH OPEN HOUSE FIELD TRIPS
April 2–19, 10 AM–1 PM, Sawyer Yards
3 Volunteers needed:
Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
The Learning Program will host tours and workshops in the gallery for current students and area schools.
Duties include setting up, breaking down, and supporting activities at the workshop station, greeting field trip groups, and keeping students moving through the exhibition space. 30–100+ students will participate during each field trip.
Interested? Email the FotoFest Learning Program directly at ltp@fotofest.org.
FOTOFUN DROP-IN WORKSHOPS
April 13, 10 AM—1 PM, Sawyer Yards
4 Volunteers needed
FotoFun Drop-In Workshops are the Learning Program’s free family fun. In conjunction with the April Second Saturday Open Studios at Sawyer Yards, workshop stations with photographic activities connected to the Critical Geography exhibition will be set up for youth and adult participation.
Duties include setting up tables, chairs, and stations, supporting activities, directing youth and families during the event, and breaking down the event.
Interested? Email the FotoFest Learning Program directly at ltp@fotofest.org.
LIVE AUCTION AND GALA
Saturday, March 16, 6–8 PM, Silos at Sawyer Yards
10 Volunteers needed
Duties include monitoring artwork, greeting and counting guests, checking in VIPs, assisting with VIP buses, and noting the arrival of city officials and Consular Corps. Volunteers will meet at the FotoFest Office and are welcome to join the party before and after their shifts (no alcohol before assigned shifts).
THE MEETING PLACE
MEETING PLACE PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
March 8–19, The Hangar at Silver Street Studios
59 Volunteers needed:
March 8, 1–5 PM
March 9, 9 AM–12 PM; 1–4 PM
March 10–13, 8:30 AM–12 PM; 1–4 PM
March 14, 10 AM–1 PM; 1–5 PM
March 15, 8:30 AM–12:45 PM; 12:30–5 PM
March 16–19, 8:30 AM–12 PM, 1–4 PM
UNFILTERED: PORTFOLIO WALKS
March 11 and 18, The Hangar at Silver Street Studios
6 Volunteers needed:
March 11, 4–7 PM
March 18, 4–7 PM
BUS TOURS
March 9, 12–13, and 17, The Hangar at Silver Street Studios and various locations around Houston
10 Volunteers needed:
March 9, 5–8:30 PM; 7:30–11 PM
March 12–13, 5-8:30 PM
March 17, 5-8:30 PM
Duties include welcoming and checking in participants, ensuring the portfolio review room runs smoothly, supporting professional development seminars and bus tours*, setting up portfolio walk events, and helping with various administrative duties. Good interpersonal skills and a welcoming attitude are essential. If you love photography, meeting artists, and interacting with people from all over the world, the Meeting Place is for you
*Bus tour duties require riding with Meeting Place participants as they tour galleries in the evening. Willingness to interact with and “corral” large groups of people (50–100) is essential. Must be able to easily get on and off a charter bus and stand for an hour at a time in the exhibition spaces. Knowledge of Houston's culture, history, and streets is a plus. Interested volunteers will receive a bus schedule ahead of time.
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