Somerset Storyfest brings an opportunity for children and adults to see literature and books "come to life", meeting authors and illustrators and attending presentations given by these inspiring and talented people.
We invite you to share in the spirit of the Festival as a volunteer. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and mix with others, while contributing to the success of the Festival. Your support of Storyfest is greatly appreciated.
— Mahatma GandhiThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others
Areas of Assistance:
Function Set Up
Ushering
Transport
Festival Site Entry
Hardback Café
Festival Bookshop
Parents' and Friends' Volunteers Room
Author Green Room
Surveyor
Function Set Up
Assist with setting up for various functions including the Prologue Party, Literary Lunch and The Craig Bassingthwaighte Long Table.
On days that function set up isn’t required, these people will be asked to assist in other areas of the festival where gaps may be.
Ushering
Responsible for ensuring the venue is set-up for each session, checking tickets and assisting visitors with seating.
Door lists will be provided for each session.
Transport
Assisting in the transportation of author to various locations including airport transfers, accommodation, and venues. These trips will be additional to the author shuttle bus that runs for the duration of the festival.
This can be completed in a school vehicle or your own if that’s more comfortable.
Festival Site Entry
Assist festival goers with scanning the appropriate QR Code to register their attendance. You'll provide assistance in locating venues, facilities, as well as a general meet and greet about the Festival and relevant events (handouts will be available).
Every student that attends the festival is given a Storyfest tote bag, these are given out as they enter the festival. Promotional material will need to be packed into the bags during quiet periods.
Hardback Café
Located in Towers Quad for the duration of the Festival. Assist with the sale and service of food (snacks/meals), as well as hot and cold
refreshments.
Enclosed shoes and appropriate closed for food production areas are required.
Festival Bookshop
Located in Towers Quad for the duration of the Festival. Assist with set up, book sales, stocking shelves and crowd control.
Parents' and Friends' Volunteers Room
Overseeing volunteers’, ensuring their well being, providing refreshments and breaks where needed.
Author Green Room
Assisting with author’s needs, as well as their arrival and departure
Surveyor
Ask festival attendees to complete our survey – Ipads will be available or a QR Code with the survey link if patrons would like to complete the survey on their own phone.
