Volunteer Application

Come and be a part of this exciting event. The California Capital Book Festival will depend on volunteers to run the Festival. Lots of fun opportunities - be a goodwill ambassador for the Festival and assist our many authors. More info on the volunteer positions is available below the application.

Volunteer Information

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Select your preferred assignment* See job descriptions below:

Select as many time(s) and date(s) as you want to volunteer. (May select multiple times.)

Saturday, October 25

8:30am – 11:30am
11:00am – 2:00pm
1:30pm – 5:30pm

Sunday, October 26

9:30am – 12:30pm
12:00pm – 3:00pm
2:30pm – 5:30pm

Volunteer Opportunities

Author Escorts (must be age 20 or older)
Escorts may need to work additional time to complete assignment with their assigned author(s).
  • assist with author check-in and hospitality at the Festival
  • escort the author(s) to their program/panel location
  • escort the author(s) from the program/panel location to the author signing area and stay with the author(s) until the end of the assigned book-signing time
  • serve as "gofer" for the author(s) as needed during book signing, for items such as Festival provided refreshments
  • must become familiar with Festival layout so as to escort author to various destinations
  • must attend (one of two) mandatory training session either Friday, October 24 5:00pm or Saturday, October 25 8:30am
Book Signing Area
Assist authors and our guest in getting their books signed.
  • greet visitors and authors
  • prepare author signing areas
  • help maintain traffic flow, establishing lines for author signings
  • assist in the set-up for each author by placing their book signage
Event Monitors
A plum assignment - you get to see those very popular presentations.
  • prepare rooms before and after each presentation
  • count those in attendance
  • monitor late entrances such as managing doors so they don't slam/make noise, exits and hall noise as needed
  • generally help with crowd control as attendees enter and exit presentations
Information Tent
Fun assignment - you will be in the middle of all activities.
  • provide maps, directions, and information to Festival attendees
  • assist with locating programs and activities
  • answer festival-related questions
  • welcome people to the festival, and present a positive, helpful attitude to festival-goers
Children’s Demonstration & Activities
Kids and families are always fun!
  • assist with author presentations as needed; tasks may include passing out supplies to children, assisting children with activities, and escorting author to signing area
  • help transition the Kids Alley between presentations
  • guide children of all ages (ranging from preschool through middle school) with various crafts and activities
  • direct children and parents in the area and answer questions
  • keep the area neat
  • assist with setup and tear down of demonstration materials, chairs, and signage
  • greet parents and children, assist as needed
  • be friendly, fun, and flexible
Volunteer Check-In
Really fun assignment. Get to meet and greet hundreds of excited volunteers.
  • greet volunteers at the Volunteer Room
  • assist with checking in volunteers
  • distribute volunteer T-shirts
  • direct volunteers to the location of their assignment
  • may be asked to float to other assignments if need demands
Media/Press Assistants
  • checking in members of the media and issuing press passes
  • assist the media director in setting-up press availabilities for media and authors