Volunteer with us

The friendly lit fest by the sea needs you!

Our volunteers ensure that our events run smoothly, our authors love us and our audiences leave us wanting more.

Volunteering is a chance to meet great people, gain new skills and be part of an incredible multi-day event here in Margate.

Our volunteer pool is a friendly and sociable team of people. Join us!

A woman with short dark hair sitting at a table with books, smiling and signing a book for a woman with long curly hair and glasses, in a room with multiple people and posters on the wall.
A survey sheet asking about aspiring writers and book lovers with checkboxes for responses.
People standing in line at a book signing event with tables filled with stacked books.

We always welcome new volunteers to help with duties including:

  • Venue set up and pack down

  • Front of house

  • Promotion

  • Ticketing and door

  • Author support

  • Ushers and access support

  • Room set up

  • Bookshop

In return, you’ll get free and discounted access to festival events and the opportunity to work on something fun.

Fill out the form below and our community partnerships manager Zita Whalley will be in touch shortly.

Alternatively, email zita@margatebookie.com with your questions or to express your interest: