- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Louisiana Book Festival
ORGANIZATION: State Library Of Louisiana
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
The 2017 Louisiana Book Festival is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join in the celebration and experience the Festival from within. Volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities, including: welcoming presenters, escorting authors, monitoring rooms in the State Capitol, manning festival information booths, and more. Those interested in volunteering can find more information about the Festival’s volunteer opportunities by visiting http://www.louisianabookfestival.org/volunteer.html , and can sign up using our simple on-line form, found here: http://www.louisianabookfestival.org/volunteer_IWantToVolunteer2017.html
Volunteer coordinators advise signing up early for the best chance of being placed in one’s first choice volunteer position. Please note that coordinators are happy to accommodate groups of friends and family who wish to volunteer together.
Festival volunteers will receive a free Louisiana Book Fest t-shirt featuring this year’s official artwork.
This nationally recognized literary event is free and will take place in the heart of Baton Rouge at the State Library of Louisiana, Louisiana State Capitol, Capitol Park Museum, and in tents on neighboring streets. The 2017 Louisiana Book Festival will feature more than 250 authors and panelists discussing their books and more than 100 programs, including: the Young Readers Pavilion, where children and parents will enjoy storytelling performances; YA Headquarters, featuring New York Times bestselling and award winning young adult authors; and a wide variety of book-related activities, exhibitors, and performances. See http://www.louisianabookfestival.org for complete details.
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About State Library Of Louisiana
Location:
701 N 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, US
Mission Statement
"Celebrating Readers, Writers & Their Books"
Description
The Louisiana Book Festival is back! Louisiana 's world-class celebration of Readers, Writers and their Books will return to Baton Rouge from 10 AM - 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2008. We want you to be part of it. The 6 th annual event will feature over 100 authors talking about their books; the Young Readers Pavilion, where children and parents will enjoy storytelling performances, face painting and other exciting activities; and a stimulating variety of book-related activities, demonstrations, exhibitions and performances. Food and music will complement the festive occasion. It all takes place at the Louisiana State Capitol, the State Library of Louisiana, the Louisiana State Museum, and in tents on neighboring streets. Book-loving volunteers are essential to the festival's success. Whether it's escorting one of the festival's authors, serving as room monitors in the Capitol, or working with children in the Young Readers Pavilion, your help is needed. If you're interested in volunteering and would like more information about the festival as well as volunteer opportunities, visit our website at www.louisianabookfestival.org. Or, if you've already made up you mind to volunteer, go directly to http://lbf.state.lib.la.us/volunteers.htmland select the "I Want To Volunteer" link. Being a Louisiana Book Festival Volunteer is a Fun and Rewarding experience. We do hope you'll decide to join us. Inquiries may be made by writing Rachel Stewart, LBF Volunteer Coordinator, at lbfvolunteer@state.lib.la.us, or by calling 225-342-4922. Rachel Stewart
lbfvolunteer@state.lib.la.us
225-342-4922
www.louisianabookfestival.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
701 N 4th StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Multiple time slots available