Volunteers -We need your help!

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is an enormous undertaking, which would not be possible without the generous assistance of numerous volunteers. We are continually recruiting for a number of different types of positions (see job descriptions below), so please take a few seconds and sign up. We'll be in touch to coordinate as we get closer to the event.


Note:  SSL hours are available for high school students. You must be at least 16 years old to apply. 

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Author Presentation Tent/Assistant

• Help set up, maintain, and clean up site


• Assist manager with preparing stage/tent for each presentation


• Manage seating/lines


• Other jobs as needed

Author Presentation Tent/Runner

• Help set up, maintain, and clean up site


• Escort authors to the Author Signing Area after their presentations


• Other jobs as needed

Author Signing Area/Line Monitor

• Help set up, maintain, and clean up site


• Greet authors and visitors


• Help maintain traffic flow and order within lines


• Monitor that signing rules are maintained


• Other jobs as needed

VIP Tent/Check-In & Runner

• Help set up, maintain, and clean up site


• Assist manager with VIP/author check-in


• Escort Authors and Workshop Presenters to their program locations


• Distribute water/snacks to tents & other areas as needed


• Other jobs as needed

Floater

• Relieve volunteers as needed


• Must be knowledgeable & flexible to work in any job area