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I want to volunteer in Jaipur literature Festival because it is one of the biggest literature festival on earth and i can get an opportunity to meet and greet people from all around the world. I think I have a nature that I can mix with people and blend myself into a situation in whatever I will put into. and I will be doing the work given to me with all my interest because I understand the importance of volunteers in Jaipur literature festival I would do the work given to me with all my heart and dedication and who doesn't want to be the part of such a group like that who are handling the biggest literature festival on earth.

AUTHOR LIAISON
Volunteers in this department will receive the author(s) and ensure they are prepared and at the venue for their session. You will be based in the Authors’ Lounge, offering warmth and hospitality and ensuring the age-old Indian adage ‘Atithee Devo Bhava’ (‘the guest is God) by making sure our authors are comfortable and relaxed.

BOOK SIGNING
Each venue has a dedicated book signing area where speakers will arrive following their session to sign books for their legions of fans. It will be your job to make sure the area is ready and equipped with everything required. You will also need to make sure orderly queues are formed and that the signings proceed calmly.

BOOK STORE
Every year at the Jaipur Literature Festival, we showcase our very own library and bookstore. Book inventory, helping the audience locate their next read, manning the bookstore as well as making sales will be your responsibility. This role can be more physically demanding and requires being on your feet.

DELEGATE MANAGEMENT
The Delegate Experience that is offered at the Festival is one-of-its-kind. Volunteers will be responsible for managing the Delegate Lounge and ensuring that Delegates are looked after. This includes manning the enquiry desk in the lounge, closely working with Food and Beverage volunteers, escorting Delegates to the Transport Desk. Volunteers may also be assigned the responsibility to go to the Heritage Events.

DIGITAL PAYMENT SOLUTION
In this day and age, it’s all about going cashless. The department was introduced in 2018 and saw the Festival go cashless across the board. Volunteers in this department will be required to work carefully as they will be dealing with transactions.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE AND LOUNGE MANAGEMENT
Volunteers in the department will need to ensure our lounges are stocked with refreshments, venues provided with adequate bottles of waters and meals laid out on time. Volunteers will also need to help manage crowds during peak hours. This is an ideal role for hotel management and hospitality students.

HERITAGE EVENTS
In addition to sessions at the main festival venue (Hotel Diggi Palace) and the Jaipur Music Stage, there are additional events hosted by the Festival, which in the past have included performances at Amber Fort and Albert Hall. Volunteers assigned to this role will need to get the venue ready, usher people in and help manage crowds and invites.

INFORMATION DESK
Volunteers working at the Information Desk will be required to literally know-it-all. But without the attitude of a know-it-all! You’ll need to know the venues and schedule like the back of your hand and keep up to date with any programme changes. You will also manage the sale of brochures as well as the lost and found.

JAIPUR MUSIC STAGE
Volunteers will be responsible for ensuring the set up of the Jaipur Music Stage and sound checks are carried out according to schedule. Music Stage Volunteers will also be the Artist Liaisons for the morning music programme at Jaipur Literature Festival.

LOGISTICS (TRANSPORT & ACCOMMODATION)
One of the most stimulating albeit most challenging departments, this job requires meticulous time keeping and organisational skills. Our self-motivated volunteers are responsible for taking care of our authors’ travel itineraries, having them picked up and dropped to and from specific locations and making sure their accommodation is ready for their arrival. Volunteers working in this department will need to be quick on their feet, ready to tackle any problem and of course, be courteous at all times.

MERCHANDISE
Volunteers will be responsible for managing the merchandise store, which includes assisting the vendors in setting up the store, billing, making payments, and ensuring smooth running of Cashless system. This is a great opportunity for people with a design and/or marketing background. This role can be more physically demanding and requires being on your feet.

OUTREACH
Organised by Pratham books and Teamwork Arts, the Outreach Programme aims at widening the scope of the Festival by reaching out to educational institutes through reading sessions and workshops with authors with the aim of spreading the joy of books and reading among children. The Volunteers will be required to coordinate with the school, authors and logistics team to ensure that this is carried out smoothly.

PRESS & MEDIA
Press and Media volunteers will be based at the Press Terrace where they will work closely with the Festival PR team to coordinate interviews with the speakers. You will also be responsible for assisting media persons with any festival related queries. In addition, you’ll also need to make sure the Press Terrace is ready to receive authors for their interviews.

REGISTRATION
Your responsibility will be to receive the audience and check identity cards/documents as well as register our delegates, authors, press and artists separately. You’ll be the ‘face’ of the Festival, making first contact with our audiences and speakers as they make their way to the venue so if you’re tech savvy, quick to learn, calm under pressure and can keep a smile on your face, this is the job for you!

SECURITY
You will be the eyes and ears of Jaipur Literature Festival by ensuring there is smooth coordination and interaction between the security guards, bouncers and the audience attending the Festival and the Jaipur Music stage where artist security will take prime precedence. The Security Volunteers will work with Security agencies and assist their team members and Teamwork Arts Security Head during VVIP visits and be aware of any unwanted or anti-social activities.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Do you live and breathe social media? This is a great opportunity for you to work alongside our digital team and hone in your photography and content writing skills. Volunteers will be required to work on ground to capture the ambience of the Festival, behind the scenes activities and key sessions to generate online content for the Festival. Applicants with a background or interest in photography, advertising, branding and digital media are encouraged to apply.

SPONSOR MANAGEMENT
Volunteers are assigned different venues where they will coordinate with the venue managers, technical staff and the sponsorship team to make sure that branding as promised to sponsors is displayed correctly. This is a great opportunity for Marketing students or those with similar experience.

TECHNICAL
This department is key in running and connecting the Festival to the world. Volunteers will be required to work with the IT representative from Teamwork Arts to ensure technical errors don’t hamper the Festival and there is internet connectivity at all time.

VENUE MANAGEMENT
Your main responsibilities will be to make sure your assigned venue is ready prior to every session and help your Venue Manager with managing the crowds and any other task that may arise. As with most other roles, you’ll need to be quick on your feet, patient and courteous. While you may have a front row seat to watching some of the world’s greatest writers and thinkers, you will have to prioritize and ensure your venue functions smoothly.