Volunteer at CPH:DOX 2026
Would you like to become part of the team behind one of the largest documentary film festivals in the world? Sign up as a volunteer at CPH:DOX 2026. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are ready to work flexibly, so that together we can make CPH:DOX 2026 the best festival yet! All you need is to be 18 years or older.
Dear former and future CPH:DOX volunteers.
This year’s festival is approaching, and we are beginning our search for this year’s amazing volunteer team. This year, we are using the platform Kulturens Frivillige for volunteer registration, communication, and shift scheduling. If you are interested in volunteering at this year’s festival, please visit Kulturens Frivillige and “heart” CPH:DOX as an organization. You can follow the link here to go directly to the page.
When the shift schedule is released, you will automatically receive information on how to sign up for shifts. Please note: You must be registered as a user on Kulturens Frivillige before you can heart the organization and receive information.
CPH:DOX takes place from to , and we look forward to once again bringing together a strong volunteer team for the festival.
Types of shifts
You can be part of CPH:DOX in many different ways. Below is an overview of the different types of shifts you can take, with a description of the types of activities you may have, and if there are any additional requirements for volunteers in this area.
NOTE: Volunteers must volunteer for a minimum of 2 shifts (3 if your volunteering in the industry department).
Venue host
The venue host greets the CPH:DOX audience when they arrive at the venue. You help them find their screening room, scan their tickets and guide them to get seated at the screening. Between screening we make sure that the cinema is nice and tidy.
We’re looking for volunteers who are friendly and service-minded to make sure our guests feel welcome.
You’ll take instructions from the CPH:DOX ticket staff or venue manager who is present during your shift.
Industry guide
The industry guide greets the professionals and scans their badges as they arrive at our venues. Oftentimes we need to help them locate the correct room or place for the event they are attending.
We’re looking for volunteers who are friendly and service-minded to make sure our guests feel welcome.
English fluency is a requirement.
You’ll take instructions from the CPH:INDUSTRY staff who are present during your shift.
INTER:ACTIVE – Exhibition host
The exhibition host greets the audience of our INTER:ACTIVE exhibition at Kunsthal Charlottenborg. You either scan tickets or work as a guide inside the exhibition to help people navigate the spaces and engage with the artworks.
We’re looking for volunteers who are friendly and service-minded to make sure our guests feel welcome and have good English language skills.
No tech-knowledge is needed but interest to work with immersive experiences and new media projects (XR, VR, AI) is a plus.
You’ll take instructions and manuals of how to use the artworks from the INTER:ACTIVE venue manager who is present during your shift.
Production
The production shifts entail building and de-installing our major productions at the festival. Examples are our festival center at Kunsthal Charlottenborg, our Industry center at Odd Fellow Mansion and our cinema at Bremen Teater.
We’re looking for any volunteers who like to get things done and if you have any practical skills that’s only a plus.
Some production shifts will also be available ahead of the festival and after the festival.
You’ll take instructions from the CPH:DOX production staff who are present during your shifts.
As a thank you for your volunteer work
In exchange for all your hard work, you will be assigned a festival pass with free tickets, which you can use to watch films from this year’s programme. Depending on how many hours you sign up for, you will be assigned one of the following volunteer-passes:
- DOXERS: Volunteers who work 8 to 14 hours will receive 8 tickets
- PLUS:DOXERS: Volunteers who work from 15 to 24 hours will receive 14 tickets
- SUPER:DOXERS: Volunteers who work 25+ hours will receive 20 tickets
If you are interested in being a SUPER:DOXER, sign up for the group SUPER:DOXERS on the Kulturens Frivillige platform.
For all volunteers
- All volunteers will receive a goodiebag with goodies from selected sponsors
- All volunteers get a volunteer t-shirt
- Access to our digital festival PARA:DOX (following the physical festival)
- Tickets (according to the number of hours worked) to all the regular screenings
For SUPER:DOXERS
- Same rewards as for the general volunteers
- A personal certificate of attendance/recommendation letter
- Access to the Industry Conference (upon request before the festival – Note: limited capacity)
Terms & Conditions
Welcome on board! Without the enthusiasm of volunteers like you, CPH:DOX would simply not be possible. We’re sure that we will have a great time working together this year, but to avoid any problems along the way, we’ve made a list of our mutual responsibilities:
- As a CPH:DOX volunteer, you are the face of the festival, so please behave accordingly. Make sure that you treat the festival audiences, guests, employees, colleagues and coordinators with the respect they deserve.
- As a volunteer, you will volunteer at least 8 hours. The shift duration varies. Depending on the job, some shifts may also take place prior or after the festival, i.e. general production and preparation. Generally speaking, shifts are from March 19th – March 30th 2025. However, if you are part of the production or marketing team, shifts may be earlier in March.
- Please be on time. We expect that you are ready at the start of your shift. If it’s your first shift please arrive earlier, so we can show you where you can store your things etc.
- The Volunteer Coordinator serves as your contact within the festival organization. Please follow your coordinator’s instructions. Each shift has a Shift supervisor who is the one responsible for your shift, who assigns your tasks, instructs you and organizes breaks.
- Please remember, you are not alone. If you encounter any problems along the way, don’t hesitate to address them with your Volunteer Coordinator or the Shift supervisor.
- The use of alcohol or drugs while you’re on the job is strictly prohibited.
- All volunteers will be given a volunteer T-shirt which you will wear during your shifts.
In the event that volunteers fail to follow the above terms and conditions, CPH:DOX reserves the right to take appropriate measures.