Volunteer for Upcoming Special Events!
We are seeking volunteers for the Green Mountain Book Festival on September 29, September 30 and October 1, 2023
General Requirements:
- Be at least 14 years of age;
- Commit to at least one three-hour shift;
- Attend a mandatory 30-minute briefing session in advance of the festival
Please read volunteer descriptions below and apply to volunteer here!
Volunteers will be needed for the following positions:
Day-of Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer liaisons between FFL contact, Barbara Shatara, and volunteers throughout the festival. Previous experience with event coordination is preferred but not required. Knowledge of audio-visual systems would be helpful.
Sept. 30th: 2 Open Positions. 2, 4hr shifts
October 1st: 2 Open Positions. 2, 4hr shifts
Event Set-up Volunteers
Volunteers set up rooms for exhibitors, lectures, panel discussions and other events. Ability to lift chairs and folding tables is required.
Sept 29th: 8 Open Positions, 3hr shift late afternoon and after library close
Sept. 30th: 4 Open Positions, 2 hr shift morning
Oct 1st: 4 Open Positions, 2 hr shift morning; 2hr shift late afternoon
Programming Volunteers
Volunteers announce programming throughout the day, directs attendees to programming rooms, ensures programming runs smoothly and on time.
September 30th: 16 Open Positions, 2hr shifts
Oct 1st: 8 Open Positions, 2hr shifts
AV Volunteers
Volunteer helps setup AV for authors/speakers. Knowledge of computers and Audio-Visual equipment required. 4hr shifts
Sept. 30th: 2 Open Positions
Oct 1st: 1 Open Position
Greeters
Volunteers welcome people attending the festival and provide guidance to help them find the programs they want to attend. Provide general directions to areas of the Library.
Sept. 30th: 4 Open Positions, 2hr shifts
Oct 1st: 4 Open Positions, 2hr shifts