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Volunteer at the 10th annual Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) Colorado Sept. 14-15, 2024 at Boulder Main Library. Support freedom of thought and enjoy an incredible weekend of music, literature, and conversation with authors from around the world. Volunteer opportunities include facilitating the use of venue spaces, registering and greeting attendees, helping authors get to sessions and book signings on time, and more!
- Press the blue "register" button on this page to sign up to volunteer. Select a volunteer training and volunteer shifts from the list of options.
- Use the "group by" feature to search by "by shift name". Search and filter the list using key words such as "training" "venue" "author" "attendee" "production" and/or by time of day, "Morning", "Afternoon", "Evening."
- Group by "selected" to see a list of the training and shifts you have selected. Continue and confirm registration.
What is Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) Colorado?
- An international literature festival that brings together authors and ideas from across Colorado and around the world through music, discussions, and workshops.
- The original festival started in Jaipur, India (also known as “the Pink City”) in 2006 and has grown through collaboration and volunteerism.
- Sister festivals are hosted in various cities around the world, including Boulder, Colorado, (at Boulder Public Library) for the past 10 years.
- Jaipur Literature Festival Colorado is free to attend, and community members and visitors of Boulder are encouraged to volunteer and participate.
What do volunteers do? From start to finish, volunteers are the heartbeat of the festival. Volunteer shifts are each about 3 hours long during the morning, afternoon, and evening. Snacks and coffee are available for volunteers during the festival in the Volunteer Lounge.
- Event Preparation (Ironing Banners, Event Preparations)
- Prepare materials, decorate the library leading up to the festival.
- Prepare materials, decorate the library leading up to the festival.
- Attendee Support (Registration, Greeter)
- Register patrons, check in attendees, provide directional support, create a welcoming environment.
- Register patrons, check in attendees, provide directional support, create a welcoming environment.
- Author Support (Author Liaison, Author Lounge, Book Signing)
- Ensure authors arrive to sessions and book signings on time, ensure authors have a designated space to rest in-between speaking engagements.
- Ensure authors arrive to sessions and book signings on time, ensure authors have a designated space to rest in-between speaking engagements.
- Venue Support (Venue Assistant, Venue Usher, Production)
- Facilitate safe and efficient use of venue spaces. Production Volunteers set up and transition spaces for music, discussions, and workshops. Ushers help attendees find seats, record attendance, and tidy up in-between sessions.
- Facilitate safe and efficient use of venue spaces. Production Volunteers set up and transition spaces for music, discussions, and workshops. Ushers help attendees find seats, record attendance, and tidy up in-between sessions.
- General Support (Floater, Volunteer Lounge, Photographer)
- "Floater" volunteers are adaptable and support various areas of the festival as it unfolds. The Volunteer Lounge Coordinator supports the larger volunteer team by giving out t-shirts, coffee, snacks, and check-in instructions. Photographers capture the magic and memorable moments.
Please sign up to volunteer by Sept. 10 at midnight. If you have questions or need help signing up, please message admin through this sign-up page or call 983-444-2060
To learn about this year's program and speakers, please visit: https://jlflitfest.org/colorado/about
Positions
0 Remaining
Registration
Opens Jul 19, 2024 12:00pm
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
16 and up
Requirement Details
Sign up for any open volunteer slot as the weekend unfolds! The Boulder Public Library Volunteer Services team will help you learn any volunteer role and we will support you in getting started when you show up to volunteer. Volunteering at JLF Colorado is a great opportunity to try something new and jump into the action! Check in at the Volunteer Lounge near the Arapahoe entrance at the beginning of each volunteer shift. Thank you for volunteering!
Parking Details
We ask that you avoid parking at the library during the festival because there is very limited space. INSTEAD, please consider: 1) Public Transit (Check rtd-denver.com for schedules), 2) Walking or Biking (Check BoulderBcycle.com if needed), 3) Parking at a Downtown Boulder Structure (10th & Walnut beneath the St. Julien Hotel, 11th and Walnut above ground, 14th & Walnut adjacent to the Downtown Boulder bus station).
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Shifts (84)
1 - 10 of 31 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Volunteer (Attendee Support - Sunday Morning) | 9:00am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Welcome festival attendees, donors, and authors to the festival. Volunteers will answer questions about the festival, direct people using festival maps, and assist the public with online registration. Greeter and Registration Volunteers will be stationed inside the main entrances. You may be standing during part of your shift. Volunteers need... | 5/10 | Over |
| Registration Volunteer (Attendee Support - Sunday Midday and Afternoon) | 11:15am (MT) | 2:45pm (MT) | Welcome festival attendees, donors, and authors to the festival. Volunteers will answer questions about the festival, direct people using festival maps, and assist the public with online registration. Greeter and Registration Volunteers will be stationed inside the main entrances. You may be standing during part of your shift. Volunteers need... | 4/8 | Over |
| Registration Volunteer (Attendee Support Sunday Afternoon) | 2:30pm (MT) | 5:00pm (MT) | Welcome festival attendees, donors, and authors to the festival. Volunteers will answer questions about the festival, direct people using festival maps, and assist the public with online registration. Greeter and Registration Volunteers will be stationed inside the main entrances. You may be standing during part of your shift. Volunteers need... | 5/6 | Over |
| Venue Assistant Volunteer (Venue Support Sunday Morning / Afternoon) | 9:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | Support the Venue Manager (i.e. Master of Ceremonies) in the festival's largest venue space called "Skyscapes". Coordinate with staff and volunteers to ensure that authors/presenters arrive on time, stage set up and audio-visual components for the panel are ready to go. Venue Assistants should also be willing to take over... | 1/1 | Over |
| Venue Assistant Volunteer (Venue Support Sunday Afternoon / Evening) | 1:45pm (MT) | 6:15pm (MT) | Support the Venue Manager (i.e. Master of Ceremonies) in the festival's largest venue space called "Skyscapes". Coordinate with staff and volunteers to ensure that authors/presenters arrive on time, stage set up and audio-visual components for the panel are ready to go. Venue Assistants should also be willing to take over... | 1/1 | Over |
| Venue Assistant Volunteer (Venue Support Sunday Afternoon) | 11:15am (MT) | 3:45pm (MT) | Support the Venue Manager (i.e. Master of Ceremonies) in one of the venue spaces during and in-between sessions. Coordinate with staff and volunteers to ensure that authors/presenters arrive on time, stage set up and audio-visual components for the panel are ready to go. Venue Assistants should also be willing to... | 2/3 | Over |
| Author Liaison (Author Support, Sunday Afternoon) | 11:00am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Make contact with authors and guide them to venue spaces in the library where they are expected to speak. Ensure that they arrive at the correct venue 15 minutes before the session starts. | 5/6 | Over |
| Author Liaison (Author Support, Sunday Morning) | 9:45am (MT) | 11:15am (MT) | Make contact with authors and guide them to the main venue space in the library called "Skyscapes". Ensure that they arrive at the correct venue 15 minutes before the session starts. | 2/2 | Over |
| Author Liaison (Author Support, Sunday Afternoon) | 2:45pm (MT) | 5:00pm (MT) | Make contact with authors and guide them to the main venue space in the library called "Skyscapes". Ensure that they arrive 15 minutes before the session starts. | 1/2 | Over |
| Book Signing Volunteer (Author Support, Sunday Afternoon) | 12:30pm (MT) | 4:00pm (MT) | Make contact with authors and guide them to the book signing area immediately after their speaking engagement. Ensure that the book signing process is a calm, orderly, and enjoyable experience for all. | 0/5 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Volunteer (Venue Support Monday Morning) | 7:00am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Meet up with the Event Production Team after the festival ends to break down and pack up, transition venue spaces back into their usual configuration for library operations. Tasks may include moving chairs, organizing and packing materials, and more. Willingness to pitch in and flexibility are key to this work.... | 0/5 | Over |
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