General volunteer

We are looking for some film lovers who has an interest in film and the ability to help out in the cinema and café. At the Portsmouth Film Society to use English language and international film as a medium to support the development of local culture, art, community and education and encourage both film, arts and diversity appreciation. We also use films to support diversity around Portsmouth.

As a volunteer you will be working at our Southsea Cinema, helping out with a variety of roles including:

 - helping out in the café.

-ticket sales.

-promotion of events. 

-general support. 

About the organisation 

We are a volunteer-run, not for profit organisation formed in 2010. We’ve worked extensively with the local university, providing film screenings to students in the Eldon Building for many years. Our mission is great art and culture for everyone. We were formed to fill a film exhibition gap in Portsmouth – we felt there was not enough independent, foreign and arthouse film being screened at local multiplex venues such as the Vue in Gunwharf. We aim to bring people together and advance education of the public through film and the fine arts. We have celebrated diversity by screening specially-themed films for Black History Month. We have also done this through our LGBTQ+ Film Festival, which included discussion panels from those in the community.

We bring niche forms of film exhibition to locals every Summer through our popular drive-in and outdoor cinema operations. Films are shown on a giant airscreen as the sun goes down between June and August.

Our Recovery Festival hosted every November in the mighty King’s Theatre has been attended by the likes of the Deputy Lord Mayor. Gives locals a chance to gain a deeper sympathy and understanding for those who have struggled with various forms of addiction.

We finally got our very own permanent home in May 2022 – Southsea Cinema & Arts Centre on Palmerston Road.

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity

Skills

We are looking for volunteers with an interest in films and the cinema.

- 1 professional reference required