Volunteers Needed

Saturday, September 21st
Chattanooga State   |   9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Chattanooga’s second annual young adult book festival, YA-hoo Fest, will be held on September 21st at Chattanooga State Community College. Presented by Southern Lit Alliance and Chattanooga State Community College’s Writers@Work program, YA-hoo Fest is offered free of charge in celebration of young adult and middle grades literature, the authors who write it, and the readers who love it. A complete schedule, including the festival lineup and additional information about the participating authors, can be found at yahoofest.org.

Volunteers are needed for both morning and afternoon shifts. Positions include:

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• Green Room Attendant

  • Volunteers will help maintain cleanliness of the space, and replenish refreshments as neede​d

• Photo Booth Attendant

  • Volunteers will maintain organization of the​ space, actively engage attendees, and encourage attendees to hashtag on social media

• Registration Desk Attendant

  • Volunteers will help check in attendees from the list, collect attendees' contact information, and distribute swag​

• Book Signing Attendants

  • Volunteers will direct lines and carry post-its and pens for author notes​

• Panel Moderators

  • Volunteers will introduce authors, ask initial questions, replenish water for author tables, and attend to computer slide shows as necessary​

• Author Drivers

  • Volunteers will help transport authors to and/or from the airport, or transport authors to and from schools. **Drivers needed on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.** ​

• Traffic Directors

  • Volunteers will be stationed throughout the festival to offer assistance

• Friday Night/Saturday Morning Ushers

  • Volunteers will assist with direction and seating of event attendees in Humanities Theatre​

• Table and Tent Set-Up and Break Down

  • Volunteers will help set up and/or break down tables and tents for registration​

If you are interested in volunteering, or would like more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact Lynda LeVan at lynda@solitalliance.org.