We welcome friendly volunteers to help out at The Mercury and build our community of screen creatives and cinema lovers.
The Mercury is a community focused, not-for-profit and member-run organisation, that is deeply passionate about connecting films and filmmakers with audiences.
Volunteer support is pivotal to our capacity to create a hub for filmmakers and audiences to connect, collaborate and enjoy the world of cinema.
You can support The Mercury as a volunteer through:
*office-based administration tasks
*marketing outreach
*program distribution, and
*front of house support for film screenings
Sign up to volunteer using the form in the top right hand corner to see available shifts.
Support The Mercury with an administration shift in the office, answering phone calls and responding to emails from members.
Available for 3-4 hour shifts on weekdays, either in the morning or the afternoon.
Create and schedule social media posts to promote our upcoming films, workshops and events.
Available for 3-4 hour shifts on weekdays, either in the morning or the afternoon.
Providing marketing outreach support by promoting upcoming cinema screenings, workshops and events to organisations and community groups via email and phone.
Available for 3-4 hour shifts on weekdays, either in the morning or the afternoon.
Support our marketing efforts by distributing programs and marketing materials to local businesses and residences.
Programs are available for collection on weekdays, either in the morning or the afternoon, and can be distributed in your own time.
Be a welcoming face for cinema goers at The Mercury with a Front of House support shift. Alongside one of our staff members, greet customers, check tickets and answer questions as people arrive for screenings.
Times vary, depending on cinema screening times.
Once you have signed up and been approved as a volunteer, you will be able to select from available shifts. Whether you have a few hours once a week, once a month or once a quarter, we'd love your support.
Activities take place at The Mercury, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide.
Any further questions, please email hello@themercury.org.au
and add VOLUNTEER into the subject line.
