Hot Docs is thrilled to provide engaging opportunities to hundreds of volunteers each year. Here are just a few of the benefits of volunteering with Hot Docs:
- Gain valuable festival experience and knowledge
- Contribute to Toronto’s vibrant cultural community
- Join a growing network of filmmakers, students, film lovers and engaged community leaders
- Access to Hot Docs, Doc Soup and Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema screenings and events
- Acknowledgement as a valuable team member
Volunteer applications are open for the 2025 Hot Docs Festival, April 24 to May 4, with a deadline of Monday, March 17, 2025, 5:00pm EST. Thinking about joining us? Read our FAQs to find answers to questions asked by new volunteers or contact us at [email protected].
New Volunteer Application Form
CLICK HERE TO APPLY >> if:
- It’s your first time volunteering with Hot Docs
- If you haven’t volunteered with us since our 2022 Festival (i.e., you didn’t volunteer at the 2023 or 2024 Festivals)
- You volunteered in 2023 or 2024 but did not meet the four (4) shift minimum
Returning Volunteer Application Form
Thank you for volunteering in the past two years—we are thrilled to have you back!
Please login to the volunteer community and click on the 2025 Profile Sign Up button to sign up for the 2025 Festival.
Please note: You are a returning volunteer if you completed at least four shifts at the 2023 or 2024 Festival.
CLICK HERE TO LOG IN AND SIGN UP FOR YOUR 2025 PROFILE >>
If you have already completed a 2025 profile, please do not attempt to complete another one. You will receive a welcome email within a few minutes. Please email [email protected] for assistance.