All Volunteer Positions are filled for 2024. Check back in January for opportunities in 2025!

Saturday, May 18, 2024! The Gaithersburg Book Festival is an enormous undertaking that would not be possible without the generous assistance of numerous volunteers. We have many volunteer opportunities associated with putting on this world-class event.

Please see the job descriptions below, and if you are interested is helping, fill out the Volunteer Sign-up Form by clicking the link below. SSL and PAU hours are available.

Please note the following two requirements for volunteering at GBF:

• You must be age 16 or older 
• You must attend a volunteer training in early May (multiple session options will be offered)

If you have questions about volunteering, please email Kathleen Benson at kathleen.benson@gaithersburgmd.gov

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/Q&A lines
•  Other jobs as needed

Information Booth/Attendee Greeter

• Answer questions about festival activities and locations
• Help with any problems brought to your attention
• Retain lost and found items
• Pass out festival programs

Book Signing Assistant

• Help set up, maintain and clean up site
• Assist Author with signing, as needed
• Manage signing line

Writing Workshops Assistant

• Help set up, maintain and clean up site
• Assist instructors and attendees as needed

Children’s Activities Assistant

• Help set up, maintain and cleanup site
• Assist with activities, as needed
• Welcome and assist children and families

Floater

•  Relieve volunteers as needed
•  Must be knowledgeable and flexible to work in any job area