Somerset Storyfest creates a rare opportunity for children and adults to see literature and books come to life in new, exciting ways, meeting authors, illustrators and creators as well as attending sessions and workshops hosted by these inspiring minds.
We invite you to share in the spirit of the festival as a volunteer. This is a special chance to engage and connect with like-minded people while contributing to the success of the festival. Your support of Storyfest is greatly appreciated.
— Mahatma GandhiThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others
Areas of Assistance:
Function Set Up
Ushering
Transport
Festival Site Entry
Hardback Café
Festival Bookshop
Parents' and Friends' Volunteers Room
Storyteller Green Room
Surveyor
Function Set Up
Assist with setting up for various functions including the Parents' and Friends' Prologue Party, Literary Lunch supported by Smarter Resolutions Family Law and The Craig Bassingthwaighte Long Table, support by the Somerset Alumni Association.
On days that function set up isn’t required, these people will be asked to assist in other areas of the festival where gaps may be.
Ushering
Responsible for ensuring the venue is set-up for each session, checking tickets and assisting visitors with seating.
Door lists will be provided for each session.
Transport
Assisting in the transportation of author to various locations including airport transfers, accommodation, and venues. These trips will be additional to the author shuttle bus that runs for the duration of the festival.
This can be completed in a school vehicle or your own if that’s more comfortable.
Festival Site Entry
Assist festival-goers with scanning the appropriate QR Code to register their attendance. You'll provide assistance in locating venues, facilities, as well as a general meet and greet about the festival and relevant events (handouts will be available).
Every student that attends the festival is given a Storyfest tote bag, these are given out as they enter the festival. Promotional material will need to be packed into the bags during quiet periods.
Hardback Café
Located in the City of Gold Coast Towers Quad for the duration of the festival. Assist with the sale and service of food (snacks/meals), as well as hot and cold
refreshments.
Enclosed shoes and appropriate closed for food production areas are required.
Festival Bookshop
Located in the City of Gold Coast Towers Quad for the duration of the festival. Assist with set up, book sales, stocking shelves and crowd control.
Parents' and Friends' Volunteers Room
Overseeing volunteers, ensuring their well being, providing refreshments and breaks where needed.
Storyteller Green Room
Assisting with storyteller's needs, including their arrival and departure.
Surveyor
Ask festival attendees to complete our survey – Ipads will be available or a QR Code with the survey link if patrons would like to complete the survey on their own phone.
Storyfest Gold Coast 22 to 24 March 2027
