CAAMFest
San Francisco, CA
CAAMFest
Our Mission:
The Center for Asian American Media is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences.
Annually, we hold CAAMFest during Asian American and Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian Month. Volunteer with us from May 12-22nd!
HOW TO REGISTER FOR SHIFTS
*Please note, the roles you sign up for are not automatically guaranteed and we do try to honor the first come, first serve policy.
1) Click “Opportunities” located on the right side of the “About” page
2) Click “CAAMFest40”
3) Click “Sign up” at the right hand side or scroll to the bottom of the Available Roles and click “Sign up”
4) Read through the available roles and click “Sign up” to request to fill a shift. You are able to sign up for multiple roles at once. Once you mark the shifts you’d like to request, click “Next”.
5) You should see a Sign-Up form. The form is short and asks for your email, phone number and short questions. Click “Complete Signup” when you complete the form.
6) You will be notified if you have been approved for a shift. If the shift is full, I will also notify you and ask you to help us fill a different role/shift that is open.
1) Click “Opportunities” located on the right side of the “About” page
2) Click “CAAMFest40”
3) Click “Sign up” at the right hand side or scroll to the bottom of the Available Roles and click “Sign up”
4) Read through the available roles and click “Sign up” to request to fill a shift. You are able to sign up for multiple roles at once. Once you mark the shifts you’d like to request, click “Next”.
5) You should see a Sign-Up form. The form is short and asks for your email, phone number and short questions. Click “Complete Signup” when you complete the form.
6) You will be notified if you have been approved for a shift. If the shift is full, I will also notify you and ask you to help us fill a different role/shift that is open.
Volunteer Expectations
- Can commit to a minimum of two shifts over the course of CAAMFest40 (approx. 4-5 hours per shift / 8-10 hours total)
- Must attend a mandatory Volunteer Orientation:
-In-person-
Monday, May 9, 2022
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT
Ninth Street Independent Film Center
Screening Room - 1st Floor
145 9th Street at Minna Street, SF
-Virtual-
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT
Log in information will be shared upon registering
Volunteer Benefits
- Meeting film industry professionals and fellow film enthusiasts
- Official Festival Shirt
- Invitation to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party
- Vouchers for festival screenings and raffles (1 voucher per shift)
Questions? Please contact Rose Hoang, CAAMFest40 Volunteer and Guest Services Coordinator; volunteer@caamedia.org
COVID-19 Policy
Volunteers are vital to CAAMFest, and we greatly appreciates the time and energy volunteers devote to our projects and programs. As a volunteer, you should understand and agree to the information in the following terms before you perform any work in a venue for CAAMFest40.
Thank you for helping us create a safer environment for our community.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Requirements can shift based on the City of San Francisco and CDC guidelines. We encourage our volunteers to stay up to date on possible changes.
- We are requiring that volunteers be up to date with their vaccinations. This means that you've received all doses in the primary series and one booster when eligible. Please check the CDC guidelines here on what this entails. We will be checking your vaccination status before your first shift.
- We will require that volunteers wear masks while performing any tasks that require interaction and interfacing with the public and community for CAAMFest40.
Thank you for helping us create a safer environment for our community.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Requirements can shift based on the City of San Francisco and CDC guidelines. We encourage our volunteers to stay up to date on possible changes.
"CAAMFest40 is a celebration of not only listening, watching, relating, and enjoying such voices, but, moreover, I see it as the community statement—showing the world what it is like to be Asian & Asian American"
Thúy Tran,
CAAMFest40 Festival & Exhibition Director
Thúy Tran,
CAAMFest40 Festival & Exhibition Director
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