Writers Fest Volunteer Team
/Organization:
Vancouver Writers Fest
Deadline:
Sep. 28, 2026
Organization Description:
Words shape our worlds.
They can delight, inspire, provoke, comfort and unite—as do the authors, journalists and poets who wield them. At the Vancouver Writers Fest we encourage readers of all ages to explore the power of storytelling, and books, through our dozens of events with local and international writers.
Our activities include both year-round programming and our flagship, annual literary Festival: one of the largest and most prestigious in North America. Tens of thousands of readers visit the cultural hub of Granville Island and venues around Vancouver to connect with local and international authors during this week-long event.
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Volunteer Opportunity Description:
Do you love books, ideas, and dialogue about literature? Consider volunteering with the 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest this fall! From October 18 to 25, 2026, the Vancouver Writers Fest will welcome more than 20,000 attendees to Granville Island and thousands more from around the globe through our online streaming platforms. Featuring 93 events at venues of all sizes, and 128 authors from Canada and points around the world, the Writers Fest offers audiences the opportunity to listen to world-leading writers in conversation about a range of themes. The Vancouver Writers Fest is made possible through the support of amazing volunteers. This is the perfect opportunity for those who enjoy exceptional books, ideas, and dialogue.
Responsibilities:
Some of things our wonderful volunteers do include:
-Administration (Reception desk)
-Author Hospitality
-Author Transportation
-Book Sales
-Box Office (Ticket Sales)
-Distribution/Delivery of program guides
-Event Assistants
-Food & Beverage
-Festival Ambassadors
-Front of House
-Production
-Raffle Ticket Sales
-"Ready for anything" Floaters
Qualifications:
Commitment:
Volunteers who commit to at least 12 hours of volunteer shifts and confirm their schedules by Sept. 30 will receive one complimentary ticket voucher for any standard Festival event that is not sold out.
Full-time students are only expected to commit to a minimum of 6 hours of shifts,but are not entered into the ticket lottery unless they commit to 12 hours.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Shift times vary depending on your assignment. Some shifts start as early as 7:30 am (even on Saturday and Sunday) and evening shifts can run until (and occasionally past) midnight!
