Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Roger Ebert’s Film Festival!
As a not-for-profit organization, the festival has always depended on the generosity of volunteers. We are grateful for your many contributions and know that we could not present this wonderful event without you!
Virginia Theatre Volunteer Opportunity:
Volunteers at The Virginia Theatre are needed to do many vital tasks including taking tickets, guiding patrons to their seats, helping guide the lines, and sales of merchandise. All volunteers receive a Virginia Theatre T-Shirt and the chance to see an Ebertfest movie.
All volunteers must sign up through the Champaign Park District’s volunteer website by clicking the link below. The sign-up process includes providing basic information, completing a background check, and signing waivers. Once the background check is approved (typically within 2–3 days), volunteers will be able to log in and sign up for available opportunities. Ebertfest volunteer roles are usually posted in March through early April.
Questions? Please contact volunteer@champaignparks.org.
Volunteer Host Opportunity:
Hosts are needed to transport Festival Guests between Willard Airport and Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana, as well as any other necessary trips in town. Occasionally, Hosts are called upon for longer trips, for instance, transportation to an out-of-town airport such as Bloomington, Peoria, or Chicago. Hosts are required to have their own vehicle, have flexibility to work around changes in travel schedules, and to attend an orientation session prior to the festival. Depending on the number of Hosts available, each Host may be assigned to one or more Festival Guest. Orientation session date/time TBD.
Email Molly Cornyn, ebertfest@illinois.edu, with any questions regarding Hosting.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to seeing you at Ebertfest!
