Do you have some time available to help out ? Lifeline is holding its massive fundraiser and needs book lovers and people with a can do attitude to assist in preparing the Great Hall at University of Sydney for their book sale extravaganza.
The annual book fair is dedicated to raising much-needed funds for Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland and the life saving work of their volunteers. The Book Fair gives thousands of wonderful donated books an opportunity to be rehomed.
Volunteers needed from Thursday 10th - Thursday 17th September. Help out for one day or for all. See below for the many ways you can assist.
Location: University of Sydney
Time: 9AM - 4:30PM
Bump In / Bump Out
Setting up the space before the event opens.
- Floor Support — organising books, arranging displays, topping up tables, assisting stallholders.
- General Assistance — helping with signage, moving boxes, setting up equipment, responding to quick tasks.
Packing down after the event.
- Clearing tables, packing leftover stock
- Dismantling displays
- Tidying the venue and assisting with final clean‑up
📚 Floor Team
During event hours.
- Book Organisation — keeping tables tidy, rotating stock, ensuring genres are easy to find.
- Customer Enquiries — helping visitors locate books, answering simple questions, directing people to cashier or BBQ.
- Table Top‑Ups — replenishing popular titles, keeping displays full and neat.
💳Cashier
Managing payments at the till table.
- Processing EFTPOS payments
- Bagging books
- Providing friendly customer service
- Keeping the payment area organised and secure
Why volunteer?
- Make a difference to those in your community by raising much needed funds for Lifeline, Australia’s leading suicide prevention service.
- Meet like-minded people and be part of a meaningful event.
- Gain valuable experience in event management and customer service.
If you'd like to know more, or are ready to join the team - hit 'apply now'.