Volunteer

1. Application and selection

Submitting an application does not guarantee selection. CRD may shortlist applicants based on festival needs, availability, skills, suitability and the number of volunteer positions available.

2. Eligibility

Applicants must provide accurate information. CRD will publish the final minimum-age requirement before launch. If CRD permits applicants below 18, appropriate parent or guardian consent may be required.

3. Availability and orientation

Selected volunteers may be required to attend orientation and to report for agreed shifts during the Fair. Applicants should disclose their availability accurately and notify the volunteer team promptly if it changes.

4. Role allocation

Role preferences are not guaranteed. CRD may assign or reassign volunteers according to programme, visitor, media, guest, venue or operational requirements.

5. Conduct

Volunteers are expected to be punctual, courteous, respectful, non-discriminatory and professional while representing the Fair. Volunteers must follow reasonable instructions from authorised team leads and comply with venue and safety rules.

6. Confidentiality and access

Some roles may provide access to operational, guest, media or partner information. Such information must not be shared, photographed, published or used for personal benefit unless expressly authorised.

7. Photography, social media and public communication

Volunteers must follow CRD instructions regarding photography, recording, social media, guest privacy, media interaction and use of PBF/CRD branding. Only authorised spokespersons may make official statements on behalf of the Fair.

8. Personal belongings, expenses and benefits

Unless CRD confirms otherwise in writing, applicants should not assume payment, reimbursement, accommodation, transport, meals, certificates, merchandise or other benefits. Volunteers remain responsible for their personal belongings.

9. Safety and removal

Volunteers must follow safety, emergency and crowd-management instructions. CRD may withdraw a volunteer assignment for misconduct, repeated absence, unsafe behaviour, breach of confidentiality or failure to follow reasonable instructions.

10. Personal information

Volunteer information should be collected and used only for legitimate application, selection, scheduling, communication and festival-management purposes under CRD’s approved privacy policy. The production form should identify the applicable privacy notice and retention practice.

11. Changes or cancellation

Festival schedules, roles, reporting times and volunteer requirements may change. CRD may modify or cancel volunteer assignments if operational circumstances require it.

12. Acceptance

By proceeding with the application after reviewing the final published terms, an applicant confirms that the information supplied is accurate and that they understand the responsibilities of volunteering at Patna Book Fair.

We want every volunteer to understand what the role involves before submitting an application. Please read the Volunteer Terms & Conditions above before you apply.

Submitting an application does not guarantee selection or a preferred role. Applications help CRD match volunteers with the needs of the Fair.

Unless CRD confirms otherwise in writing, volunteering does not include payment, reimbursement, accommodation, transport, meals, certificates, merchandise or other benefits.

Festival schedules, roles, reporting times and volunteer requirements may change.