Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest

Volunteers Needed – Oct 10th and 11th

Looking for proof that the Midwest is a great place to be a writer, reader, and lover of all things literary? Join Indiana Humanities on Oct. 10-11 for a second year of Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest, celebrating the power of writing that grows in the Midwest.

This year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever. Like last year, you can expect a book fair with local booksellers, conversations about the literary Midwest, local and regional author readings, opportunities to connect with publishers and literary magazines, and a local author mixer.

To fit in all this literary excitement, Proof will begin on Fri., Oct. 10 with a keynote conversation between poets Bernardo Wade and Ross Gay. Throughout the weekend, you can expect even more workshops led by experienced writers, expanded hands-on bookish activities for all ages, and activities for young readers, along with food trucks, music, games, and prizes. And, as the sun sets on Saturday, we’ll close our celebration with a rooftop open mic!

Proof is free and open to the public.

Volunteer Details:

• Approximately 80 volunteers are needed, spread between the two days (and a few pre-festival tasks that week) and including set-up and teardown.
• Positions include: Registration, way-finding, story-time assistance, author assistance, writing workshop assistance, set-up, teardown, room monitoring, parking assistance, floaters. Pre-festival tasks include program sorting, T-shirt sizing and name tag assembly.

Volunteer benefits:

• Event T-shirt
• Volunteer lounge
• Lunch and snacks are provided.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Physical requirements: Set-up and teardown might involve heavy lifting. Most other roles are a mix of standing or sitting as required.
• Dress code: The provided volunteer T-shirt plus comfortable attire otherwise. Dress for the weather since roles can take volunteers inside and outside.

Parking instructions:

• Free street parking along Delaware Street and on the surrounding streets of the Old Northside.

Event Details: http://www.midwestlitfest.com/

Volunteer: https://indianahumanities.wufoo.com/forms/qlq8pwt1jtgkh0/