Volunteer with Us
The Sorrento Writers Festival is back in 2026, and we’re calling on our amazing community to join us as volunteers!
The Sorrento Writers Festival simply wouldn’t happen without our dedicated volunteers, and we’re looking forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces in 2026.
We’ll need over 150 volunteers in the lead-up to, and during, the 2026 Festival weekend, April 23-26, 2026.
Why volunteer with us?
- Be part of a vibrant, creative community that celebrates books, ideas, and storytelling.
- Meet authors, artists, and fellow readers from across Australia.
- Gain hands-on event experience and learn how a major literary festival runs.
- Enjoy being part of a fun, supportive team in a stunning coastal setting.
- Volunteers receive a Festival T-shirt and access to select Festival sessions (where possible), as well as an invitation to our Sunday celebration
Volunteer shifts are available in the morning, afternoon, and for some evening events. Volunteer shifts generally run for 3–4 hours, and we’ll do our best to match you with your preferred times and venues.
Volunteer roles include:
- Assisting attendees with tickets and seating
- Providing venue, amenity, and local area information – including tips on where to get the best coffee, details on disability access and parking, and updates on any event and venue changes
- Supporting the box office team with ticketing
- Ensuring venues are reset and tidy between sessions
- Assisting and welcoming our guest authors and corporate partners
- Driving or directing speakers to venues beyond the Sorrento main street
- Supporting daily Festival communications
Please note: In the weeks leading up to the Festival we’ll hold three volunteer information sessions. You are required to attend one session to be able to Volunteer, please keep this in mind when registering.
To contact us or for more information, please email [email protected]. Please feel free to share this with any friends who might be interested too.
If you’re interested in joining us in 2026, please log in and register under the Volunteer tab of your profile – or click the button below.
If you have already volunteered, purchased tickets or interacted with us before, you can log in using your existing details.
New to the Festival? Simply create an account first, then complete the Volunteer form under the Volunteer menu item.
