Volunteering
Be Part of Our Story
Volunteers are an integral part of the Swadlincote Festival of Words. It will greatly influence the overall visitor experience if we are able to have volunteers on hand to help out where needed. By giving a little of your time, you can play a part in helping to bring words and stories to life over the festival days.
Whether you enjoy welcoming visitors, supporting authors behind the scenes, helping with creative activities or sharing your local knowledge, there is a role for everyone. It is a fantastic way to meet new people, gain experience, and be part of something enjoyable for our community. If you would like to get involved, please complete the form below and let us know how you would like to help. We would love to have you join us.
Volunteer Roles
There are a variety of volunteer roles available, from welcoming visitors and supporting activities to helping behind the scenes, so you can choose the opportunity that best suits your interests and skills. Volunteers are welcome to join us for as little or as long as they desire. Most sessions are scheduled for 3 or 4 hours, depending on the day or the location.
Volunteer Coordinator (x2): Supporting and guiding our team of volunteers, helping everyone feel confident, informed and in the right place at the right time throughout the festival. This role is for the full day - Saturday 21 and/or Sunday 22 March 2026
Town Hall Attendants (x20) : Helping to ensure sessions in the Town Hall run smoothly and on schedule by welcoming guest poets & authors, ensuring they have everything they need for the session, welcoming visitors, assisting with seating and accessibility.
Imaginarium Assistants (x16): Supporting the creative artists and activities with anything they may need and welcoming participants to your assigned activity.
Photo Booth Attendants (x8): Helping to run our themed photo booth by greeting participants, explaining how it works and making sure everyone leaves with a smile and a great snapshot.
Workshop Attendants (x4): Providing a helping hand during workshops, assisting the workshop facilitators, managing audience needs and keeping things running safely and efficiently.
Poster and Programme Distributors (various): Helping to spread the word by delivering promotional materials to community spaces and local businesses in the run-up to the festival.
Marketing Assistant: Helping to coordinate the marketing and promotional tasks including social media
Volunteer Benefits
As a token of our gratitude volunteers will be able to attend a session of choice from the Main Festival Programme. Refreshments will also be available for all volunteers throughout the festival.
We will also send regular updates.
This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund #UKSPF
