We will soon be recruiting volunteers to assist in various roles at the 2023 Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team of amazing volunteers.
In preparation you can read our 2023 Volunteer Application Guide to get a feel for things. The guide explains the different types of events we have at the Festival, the roles you can take on as a volunteer, how your roster is decided based on your date, time and location availability, and what happens after you apply.
Thanks for your interest in helping out at this year’s Festival. We have been very fortunate to have so many people volunteer that we now have to close off applications for 2023.
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Thank you, and we’ll see you at the Festival!

I really enjoyed my experience as a volunteer at the 2019 Festival. As a recent retiree and avid reader, it was amazing to be a part of a community that celebrates the love for literature. It is a joy to be able to share my passion for books with others and meet some truly amazing authors, both of which I hope to continue doing by volunteering in this year’s Festival.
Sue, first year volunteer