Volunteering

Meet new people, get involved, have fun and be part of something special. As a volunteer you will have opportunities to see Festival events for free.


We are not accepting any more applications to volunteer for Faversham Literary Festival 2027. Please check back in April if you would like to volunteer for 2028.

Stewarding

Our Volunteer Stewards are vital to the smooth running of the festival, helping to welcome visitors and assist with events.

SPECIFIC TASKS YOU MIGHT BE ASKED TO DO:

  • Attend a festival briefing.
  • Meet and greet speakers.
  • Help on the bookstall; help manage the book signing queue.
  • Help with refreshments.
  • Take tickets on the door; manage the queue; show people to seats;
  • Manage the roving mic for audience questions.
  • Rearrange seating configurations when required.
  • Check stage is set up correctly and provide on-stage refreshments for speakers.
  • Check the Green Room / seating areas in the venue are clean and tidy.
  • Keep events strictly to allocated times.

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