THIN AIR would not be possible without our huge brigade of volunteers. We need volunteers for every aspect of our festival from Mainstage events to driving visiting writers to their events. We are always looking for new volunteers who are outgoing, fun, love to read, and just want to give a little something back to their community.<\/p>\n
Volunteering with THIN AIR gives you the opportunity to help promote the love of the written word as we welcome, host and present interesting authors from Canada and beyond. You can share your love of books and reading and encourage others to enjoy all the festival has to offer. Volunteering allows you access to all ticketed events and is a great way to see the festival on a limited budget. Video Link<\/a><\/p>\n The mainstage offers a variety of tasks to choose from: it can be helping out at the box office, selling merchandise or raffle tickets, helping out behind the bar, handing out programs and helping people to their seats as an usher. These are some of the busiest nights for volunteers. We work as a team to ensure that everything gets done and that we still have time to enjoy the show.<\/p>\n Working in the hospitality suite is a great opportunity to help take care of our visiting authors. This is where they will come to get their information, to chat, and get to know Winnipeg. Hospitality suite volunteers will be responsible for ensuring that snacks are stocked, drinks are served, and fostering a friendly and relaxing atmosphere for all of our visitors.<\/p>\n The school stages are filled with kids every day. It is our responsibility to let them and their teachers know where to go and to help them have a memorable experience with the authors. School stage volunteers should be comfortable working with children of various ages.<\/p>\n Perhaps one of our most vital volunteer positions! We host many out-of-town authors during the festival, all of whom will be staying at the Inn at the Forks. Drivers are responsible for transporting visiting authors to and from the airport and events; a great opportunity to meet and chat with interesting people! Drivers must provide safe and reliable transportation with their own vehicle(s), but hang on to your receipts and keep track of your mileage!<\/p>\n We have a wide variety of events around town; anything from a writing Craft workshop to a Haiku Death Match. We always need some support with the set up and clean up, box office, and other tasks depending on the event. As always, you will have the ability to enjoy the show as well as help out with the event. A number of our events are also in French. Si vous parler fran\u00e7ais, enregistrez-vous pour les \u00e9v\u00e8nements de Livres en f\u00eate dans le cadre du festival.<\/p>\nVolunteer Positions<\/h2>\n
Mainstage<\/h3>\n
Hospitality Suite<\/h3>\n
School Stages<\/h3>\n
Drivers<\/h3>\n
General Event Assistants<\/h3>\n
How to apply<\/h2>\n