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Mark your calendars! This year's event is Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23. 

Welcome to the hub for all information related to volunteering for the LA Times Festival of Books. We're so grateful to you for giving your time to this time-honored event celebrating all things books! It couldn't happen without you!

Click here to sign up!  (until April 15)

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Shifts available:

Saturday

A: 9 - 12:30 

B: 11:30 - 3:30 

C: 2:30 - 6:00 

Sunday

D: 9 - 12:30 

E: 11:30 - 3:00 

F: 2:00 - 5:00 

What is the Festival of Books and why should I volunteer? 

The Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: Bring together the people who create books and the people who love to read them. The Festival was an immediate success and has become Southern California's major literary event. 

The Festival is attended by over 150,000 people each year and features more than a hundred ticketed author events, children’s storytelling, poetry readings, book signings and more than 400 exhibitor booths.  The Festival’s success has been due in part to the generous participation of volunteers who welcomed attendees, assisted with registration, staffed author events, supervised book signings and much more.

Time Commitment: Volunteers sign up for one or more 3-4 hour shifts on one or both days.


Benefits: Volunteers will receive free parking, shuttle service from the parking lot and lunch


Required Attire: 

*Denim should have no (or minimal) holes.

Water bottles: USC in its commitment to sustainability has asked that we not distribute single-use water bottles. Please bring a refillable water bottle. 

Roles include:

Questions about volunteering? E-mail: latfobvolunteers@gmail.com

News & Updates: 

3/15: Confirmations have been sent for all responses sent by 3/15. Email if you haven't reveived your confirmation or there was an error in it. 

The schedule is out! Check out who's coming to the Festival. 

Check the calendar for information on trainings. 

We can't do this without you!