Volunteer with us
Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out in your community?
Passionate about creativity and words?
Join our enthusiastic volunteer team and help bring Words in Winter to life!
Volunteer for one day or all five — 26–30 August. We'd love your support.
Why volunteer during the festival?
Be part of the exciting event atmosphere
Enjoy the unique buzz of helping a community literary event run smoothly. You'll meet fellow word lovers, gain hands-on event experience, and play a vital role in bringing winter creativity to life.
Get behind-the-scenes access to author talks and activities
Rub shoulders and talk shop with local and visiting authors. You'll gain insider insight into the literary world, hear fascinating conversations up close, and walk away with stories (and maybe even writing tips) straight from the pros.
Meet fellow book lovers in your community
You'll connect with like-minded people in a warm, welcoming atmosphere, make new friends, and become part of a vibrant literary network that extends far beyond the five-day festival.
Choose shifts to fit your schedule
Volunteer for one day, multiple days, or all five, and choose morning, afternoon, or evening sessions that work for you. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to dive into the full festival experience, we'll find a role that suits your availability.
FAQs
Please fill in this form and our volunteer coordinator Donna will be in touch soon.
Do not attend. Masks, sanitiser, and HEPA filters are available, but staying home if unwell is essential. Please contact volunteer coordinator, Donna Livermore - volunteers@wordsinwinter.com
Comfortable clothing and shoes, water bottle, snacks, a book, and a positive attitude. Do not bring valuables, alcohol, or illegal substances.
Donna Livermore - volunteers@wordsinwinter.com
Yes – if you are checking in attendees or selling tickets you will need to download Humanitix for Hosts (iOS or Android). Login details will be provided by the volunteer coordinator.
Event setup/pack-down, attendee check-in, ticket scanning (Humanitix app), selling tickets at the door, counting audience numbers, collecting feedback, directing attendees, and reporting incidents.
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