Become a Volunteer

Applications to volunteer at the
2026 Gold Coast Book Fair opening soon.

Gold Coast Book Fair seeks volunteers with different skills to help make the 2026 Book Fair happen. This is an opportunity to meet fellow book lovers and contribute to a big community cause!

The Fair returns to Long Island for a second year, May 16-18, 2025. We’re anticipating a large turnout of approximately 5,000 attendees, building on the success of last year’s Fair.

The Fair takes place over three days in two separate locations:

  • Friday, May 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Keynote conversation on the campus of Long Island University

  • Saturday, May 17, 11:00am – 5:00pm | Full Fair day on the campus of Long Island University, Brookville

  • Sunday, May 18, 11:00am – 4:00pm | Full Fair day in downtown Oyster Bay, on Audrey Avenue

Volunteers fulfill key roles in the Fair’s operations. Roles include information sharing and wayfinding; author escorts; venue assistants; set-up and more.

All volunteers are given an official Fair t-shirt in their size and access to their own green room where lunch, snacks, beverages and coffee are served. Shifts are four hours. Training is provided in advance. We are happy to sign off for school/scout credit.

If you’d like to get involved, please fill out the questionnaire below and someone will be in touch once we start planning.

Thank you for your support!

Volunteer Application