THE WORD ON THE STREET BOOK AND MAGAZINE FESTIVAL
SEEKS VOLUNTEERS ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2009
What's The Word On The Street?
The Word On The Street is Canada's largest book and magazine festival, annually attracts 200,000 visitors, 250 exhibitors and more than 150 authors to Queen’s Park on the last Sunday of September. As a not‐for‐profit event, the festival relies on the commitment, time and energy of more than 200 volunteers to help bring the event to life. Volunteering is an opportunity to lend your experience, learn new skills, meet and work with new people, to share in the enjoyment of Canadian books and magazines and to give back to your community in an exceptionally positive way. The day is rewarding in so many ways: you'll get to meet fellow literature enthusiasts, authors and publishers as well as leave satisfied that you have supported a wonderfully vibrant community‐based event.
What roles do we need volunteers for?
Here’s just a few of the areas for which we are looking to find volunteers:
Administration – Photographers, Floaters, Surveyors
Guest Services – Information Booth Attendants or Ambassadors
Logistics – Festival Set Up, Festival Tear‐Down
Programming – Programming Tent Attendants
Exhibits – Exhibitor Information Ambassadors, Exhibitor MarketPlace Attendants
What is expected of festival volunteers?
Volunteers will typically be assigned a 4‐6 hour shift based on their availability. All volunteers are expected to participate in orientation and training which will be held on‐site on the day of the festival.
The details!
The Word On The Street will celebrate its 20th festival on Sunday, September 27th, 2009 from 11am to 6pm at Queen's Park, Toronto.
Please email volunteers@thewordonthestreet.ca to find out more information or to register.
We hope to see you at this year's festival!
http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca
