Volunteer at Deptford Literature Festival 2026

Pubished Date: 09/02/2026

Deadline Date: 05/03/2026

Are you interested in being a part of a vibrant community literature event? Volunteering at Deptford Literature Festival events offers a fabulous opportunity to immerse yourself in literature for a day.

 

What does it involve?

We’re looking for volunteers to support on Saturday 28 March. You’d need to be available 9am – 6pm on that day.

You will mostly be based at Deptford Lounge, but might be ask to cover an event at venues Triangle LGBTQ+ Cultural Centre nearby, or assist with moving equipment to/from The Albany.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing ticketing and registration
  • Assisting attendees
  • Supporting book signings
  • Collecting feedback

You will also get to attend and take part in the sessions that you support. Volunteers are provided with a festival t-shirt, a £30 travel and food stipend.

Volunteer briefing

If you sign up to become a festival volunteer we will need you to attend our online briefing session. Please check before you sign up that you will be able to attend the session. Volunteer briefing will happen via Zoom on Monday 16 March at 7-8.30pm.

This session will explain how the festival works, talk through the schedule for the day and outline how we’d like you to support visitors.

Sign up to volunteer

Please complete this application form by Thursday 5 March to be considered for a volunteering role. We’ll be in touch shortly after the deadline to confirm your involvement.

If you have any questions or would like to request any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]

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