Volunteer
Volunteers are at the heart of the Santa Fe International Literary Festival!
We look forward to welcoming both new and returning volunteers in 2027.
How our self-service Volunteer Program Works
The Festival uses a self-service approach to volunteering. Volunteers are responsible for managing their own registration, selecting available shifts, and completing required training.
1. Register or Update Your Profile
New volunteers register online and create a volunteer profile. Returning volunteers log in to their existing accounts and update their information as needed.
2. Select Your Shifts
Volunteers select their own positions and shifts based on availability, interests, and qualifications. Shift selection opens in phases, with priority given to returning volunteers.
3. Review Training and Festival Information
Volunteers are responsible for reviewing training videos, role descriptions, and Festival resources before their scheduled shifts. Some positions may require additional live or virtual training.
4. Volunteer!
Volunteers report for their scheduled shifts, prepared to support Festival operations and welcome our guests.
March 1–6 | Returning 2026 Festival Volunteers
Volunteers who participated in the 2026 Festival receive first priority to register and select their shifts.
All past volunteers will receive an email in February with registration instructions before their registration period opens.
2027 Volunteer Registration Dates
March 7–13 | Other Returning Volunteers
Volunteers who participated in earlier Festivals may register and select from available shifts. All past volunteers will receive an email in February with registration instructions before their registration period opens.
March 14 | New Volunteers
Registration opens to new volunteers on March 14 and continues until all shifts are filled.
A New Volunteer Registration form will be pasted here. Please sign up for our newsletter to received a reminder. Sign up form in the footer below.
a note about Volunteer demands
In light of the popularity of the Festival, all volunteer positions are active and demanding. The vast majority require extended periods of standing or walking, most in busy, crowded environments. This demand may ebb and flow throughout a shift. But only a very limited number of seated positions are available, and these are not low-activity roles. Depending on the assignment, volunteers may also need additional training, to manage technology, to multitask, to engage with people, and to respond quickly to changing situations.
Please review the Volunteer Guide carefully before registering to understand the responsibilities and requirements of each position and select a role that matches your skills and abilities.
Questions? Contact us at volunteers@sfinternationallitfest.org