Sydney Writers' Festival

Thank you to all of the 2011 volunteer cohort. The Festival would not have been the success it was without you. If you are interested in volunteering in 2012 please check out the information below.

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If you haven't already signed up to receive the Festival's e-newsletter, you should do so now. Becoming a subscriber will enable you to keep on top of developments for the Festival. You will also receive advice about the progressive roll-out of the 2012 volunteer program. Subscribe here.

Key volunteer-related dates for the 2012 Festival

Information about volunteer satisfaction and roles is available here:
Volunteer_Information_2012.pdf 

5 March 2012: Online volunteer applications open.

5 April 2012: Online applications close.

23 April 2012: Rosters will be emailed to successful applicants.

5 May 2012: Compulsory* registration, orientation and training session. (*Attendance at this session is required for all volunteers no matter how experienced. If you are not able to attend the session, you will not be able to volunteer.)

14-20 May 2012: Sydney Writers' Festival.

More information and contact details

The Volunteer Coordinator starts at the end of January 2012. In the meantime, if you have a question about volunteering please use our Festival contact form here.