At the heart of Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) is our vibrant volunteering programme, which has become instrumental in nurturing skills, fostering opportunities, and enriching the city of Bradford.
It’s not just about the numbers, it’s truly about the incredible impact our volunteers have on the community and the festival itself, and their contribution in making Bradford Literature Festival an amazing success.
Through our volunteering programme, individuals have the opportunity to develop their employability skills, bridge gaps in their CV, explore pathways into the arts, build lasting connections and boost their self-esteem and confidence. Whether you’ve got two hours to spare, a couple of days, or even a couple of weeks, our flexible volunteering opportunities can fit alongside your schedule.
Volunteering at BLF
Exciting Roles and Responsibilities
With so many different ways to get involved, our volunteers gain first-hand experience by contributing to the seamless execution of the festival.
At BLF we endeavour to make the most of our volunteers’ potential and interests. If you have a love for poetry, you could work backstage during a poetry event meet renowned poets from across the world. If you dream of a career in childcare, then working at our Family Fun Days will give you something unique to add to your CV. If you’re someone who loves to chat, then you could be great at engaging and welcoming our customers.
Whatever your strengths, we’re keen to help you use your skills and experience to the best of your abilities. Volunteer roles at BLF include:
- Festival Runners: A fast paced and varied role, supporting our Production Team with the day-to-day operations of the festival.
- Workshop Assistants: Assisting in our creative workshops, supporting visitors to create art pieces to be proud of.
- Accessibility Chaperones: Assisting and advocating for those with accessibility requirements, such as assisting guests around the festival site.
- Venue Assistants: Interacting with people from all walks of life, ensure that visitors of the festival are having a fun, safe and organised experience.
- Guest and Green Room Assistants: Helping with the care of high-profile speakers, festival partners, publishers and members of the press.
- Stage Assistants: Seeing how the festival experience unfolds from backstage – supporting our Events Team to prepare festival speakers for their events, assist with stage set up and ensure the event runs smoothly.
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