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Shifts available

Job description

NOTE: THIS JOB DOES NOT ESCORT CHILDREN/TEEN AUTHORS!!!
* Select shift(s) that align with your preferred author(s)
* Contact ACE Liaison(s) 30 minutes before shift starts.
* Escort author(s) from Hospitality Room to event location.
* Stay at event location throughout author presentation.
* Escort author to book signing area following presentation. This completes your shift.

* You will be able to sign up for a specific author starting a couple of weeks before the Festival (details will be emailed to escorts.) Liaisons will make their best effort to assign you to one of your preferred authors.

Signing up for multiple shifts is encouraged, but please DO NOT volunteer for sequential shifts. You may sign up for every other shift. Example: 9:30AM and 12:30PM, or 11:00AM and 2:00PM

May involve walking up to ½ mile each way to/from the venue in the sun.

PLEASE NOTE: Flexibility is a necessity! Situations are unpredictable. The ability to “go with the flow” will make this fun job even more enjoyable.
MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18

Shifts available

Job description

● Transport authors to/from airport/hotels/UA Campus
    ~ Maximum availability Thursday AM to Monday PM is requested.
     (Need as much time as can be given.)
    ~ A Volunteer Liaison will contact you to coordinate assignment(s).
● Must have a clean, reliable, air-conditioned vehicle with
    ~ enough room to comfortably carry all passengers
    ~ sufficient cargo space for luggage
● Must provide a copy of the following:
    ~ valid, unexpired driver’s license for dates of Festival
    ~ proof of in-force insurance for dates of Festival
● Helps to use diplomacy to deal with varying temperaments

AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 21 minimum, 75 maximum

Shifts available

Job description

● Prepare author signing areas
● Greet authors and visitors
● Help maintain traffic flow in book signing areas
● Assist with other tasks as needed
● May involve walking up to ½ mile to/from book signing area
● May be required to stand in the sun for duration of shift(s)
● Must be able to deal effectively with varying temperaments

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18

Shifts available

Job description

-assist authors by ensuring books are available for signing
-assist customers in locating books
-facilitate traffic flow in purchasing and signing areas, possibly bagging purchases
-may require moving books for display
-may require standing for entire shift
-other tasks as necessary
Minimum age to volunteer: 16 years

Shifts available

Job description

Under the supervision of the Tent Manager:
● Move boxes of books from loading area to tents on the mall
● Unbox books and stack books on tables
● Assist with other tasks as needed
● This is a very physical job and you must be able to use a hand-truck and box cutter

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 14

Shifts available

Job description

● Assist children and parents with activities, crafts, & performances
● May require some lifting of boxes & equipment
● This assignment is outside
● May be required to stand for the duration of the shift(s)
● Must be able to deal effectively with varying temperaments

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 16

Shifts available

Job description

● Sort, organize and display books
     ~ Some heavy lifting may be involved
● Assist children with book selection
● Help with venue/crowd control
● Must be able to deal effectively with varying temperaments
● May be required to stand for the duration of the shift(s)
● This assignment is outside

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 16

Shifts available

Job description

Be on time and dependable. You play a critical role in making the day run smoothly for all.
● Assist in making sure the room is ready before the presentation and cleared after the presentation
● Help manage the audience before, during, and after the presentation
● Use your skills to resolve any minor issues that may arise
● Complete the attendance count and a brief evaluation of the speaker program
● Attend the walk-thru and orientation for volunteers and perhaps have an opportunity to choose which presentation you would enjoy monitoring.
● Enjoy the presentations during your shift(s) even if you may have to stand for the duration.
● Have fun being a part of a significant element of the Tucson Festival of Books!

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18

Shifts available

Job description

● Monitor autographing lines in children/teen signing area
● Assist authors as needed
● Hand out post-it notes
● Help keep sidewalk clear
● Must be able to deal effectively with varying temperaments
● May be required to
     ~ stand for the duration of the shift(s)
     ~ be in the sun the entire shift

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18

Shifts available

Job description

● Be the expert on what is going on in the College of Education Building and Children's Area
● Provide information on Programs in Building
● Learn the basics of Info Booth tasks (provided)
● Assist in directing Festival-goers to desired location in the College of Education and Children's Area, as well as main TFOB events
● Able to work with individuals of varying temperaments
● Must meet with liaisons prior to the festival to get information for the job (may be a training with other volunteers)

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18

Shifts available

Job description

● Take-down/collect Festival signage and assets
● General clean-up of UA Mall
● May involve physical activity
     (walking, ladder climbing, lifting, etc.)

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER:
     ~ 14, if with a guardian
     ~ 18, as an individual

Shifts available

Job description

● Assist with activities, entertainers, performers & crossword puzzles
● Assist with crowd control before, during & after performance(s)
● May be required to lift boxes/equipment
● May involve walking up to ½ mile each way to/from assigned activity
● May require being in the sun and/or standing for duration of shift(s)

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 14

Shifts available

Job description

-Work independently with instructions to direct vendors to appropriate sites in the Festival area
-Verify vehicles are authorized to enter the Festival area.
-Help offload vehicles
-Guide vendors to parking area
-Ensure vehicles enter and exit on designated routes through approved entry points.
MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18

Shifts available

Job description

● Assist in managing the entry and exit of attendees at specific author event venues, including maintaining control and organization of long queues for an upcoming event
● Represent the Festival as a “volunteer ambassador” -- provide directions, answer questions and interact effectively with attendees and other volunteers to insure they have a positive experience
● May need to assist those needing disability access into and out of room/venue
● May need to assist ticket scanners
● Need to be flexible and patient, able to respond to changing situations throughout your shift while maintaining pleasant interactions with a range of people
● Requires walking to/from assigned venue. Requires standing for duration of shift and could require being in sunlight or inclement weather
MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18, unless volunteering with a pre-approved group.
Email volunteers@tucsonfestivalofbooks.org with any questions.

Shifts available

Job description

● Be a friendly face of the festival
● Help maintain safe & clean food court area(s)
● Provide assistance to those in need of aid
● Be generally knowledgeable about the festival layout
     ~ Answer questions of festival goers
     ~ Assist attendees with locating programs/activities
● Must be able to stand/walk for duration of shift(s)
● Requires being outdoors for duration of shift(s)

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER:
~ 14, if volunteering with group or adult
    (include group/adult name in additional skills box)
~ 18, otherwise

Shifts available

Job description

BOOTH VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet patrons.
- Offer refreshments/snacks.
- Answer questions about the Friends program (training provided).
- Answer questions about the Festival in general – please read the AZ Daily Star insert published the previous Sunday.
- Encourage/assist festival goers to become Friends.
- Direct visitors to the Friends of the Festival web page or to the mobile app to sign up. Encourage online method.
- Must be comfortable receiving & handling money/payments (checks or cash only with completed application).
- May involve walking up to ½ mile each way to/from assigned area.
- Must be able to deal effectively with varying temperaments.

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18

Shifts available

Job description

● Greet authors, provide name tags, direct authors to tables
● Assist with set-up as needed; may involve light lifting
● Distribute snacks/beverages to authors within the pavilion
● Encourage authors to wrap up at the designated time
● Collect sales tax for books sold in the Pavilion
● Help clean area in preparation for the next group of authors
● Light crowd control
● Provide assistance to Liaisons, as needed
● May involve walking up to ½ mile each way to/from pavilion
● Involves some standing during the shift(s)

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18

Shifts available

Job description

● Assist attendees with locating programs/activities
● Provide maps, directions & information: use of the TFOB app is a plus
● Help coordinate assistance for those in need of aid
● Extensive knowledge of festival details a MUST!
     ~ festival layout, events/activities, materials, Friends of the Festival, etc.
     ~ training provided
● Must be able to:
     ~ walk up to ½ mile each way to/from assigned location
     ~ deal effectively with people of varying temperaments

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
● Booths serve as "Lost & Found" locations for both items & people

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18

Shifts available

Job description

● Assist in various set-up tasks, as required
● Last minute signage installation/adjustment
● Help expedite exhibitor load-in & vehicle traffic control
● Must be able to work from a ladder & use basic tools

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18

Shifts available

Job description

● May serve in one or more capacities, as needed; flexibility is a must!
● Assignment may be anywhere in the Festival
● Shift times may be adjusted based upon actual assignment
● May be requested to "troubleshoot" if necessary
● May be required to
     ~ walk up to ½ mile each way to/from assignment
     ~ stand for entire duration of shift(s)
     ~ be outside for entire shift

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18

Shifts available

No shifts available

Job description

● Put a stamp on each educator's paper after completion of workshop
● Tally hours attended, record data and fill out certificates
● Distribute Education Building schedules
● This assignment is inside

MINIMUM AGE: 16

Shifts available

Job description

● Assist and moderate as needed
● Help with venue/crowd control
● This assignment is outside
● May be required to stand for the duration of the shift(s)
● Must be able to deal effectively with varying temperaments

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 16

Shifts available

Job description

Event Manager in the Social Sciences Auditorium: Volunteers will perform Festival Guide, Venue Monitor and Book Signing jobs for two presentations on Sat, Mar 2
● Manage traffic flow and seating of attendees before, during & after event
● Greet and assist attendees. Respond to speaker & moderator requests for assistance
● Follow instructions of event management (provided) and complete assigned administrative tasks (record attendance, fill out short evaluation, etc)
● Assist with set-up and clean-up between events. May need to assist ticket scanner
● Need to be flexible and patient, able to respond to changing situations throughout your shift while maintaining pleasant interactions with a range of people
● Assist with Book Signing at the conclusion of the presentation
● Requires walking to/from assigned venue. May require standing for portions of shift

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18, unless volunteering with a pre-approved group.

Shifts available

Job description

Author Events Monitor: Super important job!
● Manage traffic flow and seating of attendees before, during & after event
● Greet and assist attendees at your assigned event room. Respond to speaker & moderator requests for assistance
● Follow instructions of event management (provided) and complete assigned administrative tasks (record attendance, fill out short evaluation, etc)
● Assist with set-up and clean-up between events. May need to assist ticket scanner
● Need to be flexible and patient, able to respond to changing situations throughout your shift while maintaining pleasant interactions with a range of people
● Requires walking to/from assigned venue. May require standing for portions of shift

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18, unless volunteering with a pre-approved group.

Shifts available

Job description

This job requires use of a computer and the Festival database--do not choose if uncomfortable with computer use!
● Welcome & thank volunteers for working at the festival
● Cheerfully check-in volunteers
● Distribute volunteer t-shirts at check in
● Assist in directing volunteers to assigned placements
● Monitor volunteer drink supplies/snacks
● Must be
     ~ comfortable with the noise volume in Vol HQs
     ~ willing to help in other areas, during lulls in check-in
     ~ able to work with individuals of varying temperaments

MINIMUM AGE TO VOLUNTEER: 18