Volunteer Opportunity

Become a volunteer for The Nature of Words.

The Nature of Words would not happen without volunteers. And  we return the favor by taking good care of our volunteers, including a not-to-be-missed annual volunteer thank-you party!

There’s no doubt about it- volunteers are the key to a great The Nature of Words festival. And with almost 60 dedicated literature lovers in the volunteer ranks, this year’s event is set to be a fantastic success.  Now it’s time to put down that book and get in here! Take a look at these volunteer opportunities, then call 541-330-4831 or e-mail info@thenatureofwords.org and find yourself a niche.

The Nature of Words needs volunteers to assist with the following projects:

Distribute promotional materials: Coffee shops, retailers, wine bars and so many other locations are great places for people to learn about The Nature of Words. Volunteers working on this project would invite business owners to display The Nature of Words bookmarks in prominent locations. Help get The Nature of Words message out early and often!  

Drum up advertising sales for The Nature of Words Event Guide: A great event guide is paid for in part by the advertising between its covers. Volunteers on this project would contact local businesses and invite them to be a part of this special publication.

Invite storefront window promotion: The Nature of Words would like to work with downtown and Old Mill shop owners on a creative and fun promotional campaign. In the month of October, shop owners would fill their storefront windows with myriad literary paraphernalia, such as typewriters, quills, pens, books and papers. Volunteers on this project would invite shop owners to take part in this promotion.    

Be a part of the office team: Volunteers are needed to complete many in-office tasks such as making phone calls and mailing thank you cards.

If you don't see something that interests you in the list above, e-mail info@thenatureofwords.org to let us know you want to volunteer and what committees interest you most.

• Rising Star Creative Writing Competition
• Event Emcees
• Souvenir Design, Selection and Ordering
• Author Transportation, Lodging and Relations
• Event Souvenirs
• Street Banners
• Storefront Displays
• Sponsor Spoil
• Author & Sponsor & Emcee Totes
• Theatre Readings and Book Signings
• VIP Reception
• Tickets
• Poster Distribution and Reader Boards
• Author Dinner and Panel Discussion
• Workshops
• Open Mike
• Event Chronicling
• Retirement Communities and High School Promotion
• Graduate Credit and Scholarships
• Web Patrol and Data Entry
• Fundraising and Follow-up
• Runners
• Event Guide
• Volunteer Newsletter
• Book Sales