Volunteer with Kingston WritersFest

Love to read? Love to meet new people? Consider volunteering for the festival!

Kingston WritersFest looks for dynamic, book-loving people to volunteer during our annual Festival, which would not be possible without the nearly one hundred amazing volunteers that support us each year. Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, we have volunteer roles that are suited to your skills and expertise.

Applications are now open for the 2022 festival. Please take some time to read through the various roles available BEFORE completing your application. Our volunteer manager will be in touch with you to confirm receipt of your application, and to share your volunteer schedule. If you have any questions about volunteering, please email Amanda at volunteers@kingstonwritersfest.ca.

What do we expect?

We expect our volunteers to adhere to all active health guidelines, attend a training session and to sign a Code of Conduct. We expect you to be available for at least two shifts, and to arrive one hour before your shift begins (may vary by event). We also expect you to notify the Volunteer Manager immediately if you need to cancel a shift. All of our volunteers wear black clothing when on duty WITHOUT EXCEPTION.

What do we offer in return?

We offer you the opportunity to be involved with one of Kingston’s pre-eminent cultural events. You become part of a volunteer community and meet new friends. While you are on shift you have access to our Volunteer Lounge with refreshments and a place to relax. You have access to rush seating at our regular onstage events – if there are seats available just before showtime, you may attend free of charge. We have a celebration exclusively for volunteers after the Festival.