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Are you interested in volunteering for the 2024 Festival of the Written Arts?

Many thanks to all who have already contacted us about volunteering for this year’s festival! If you are a past volunteer, or someone who is interested in volunteering for the first time, you’re invited to one of our drop-in orientation meetings. We would love to hear feedback about your experiences volunteering at the festival and … Continue reading “Are you interested in volunteering for the 2024 Festival of the Written Arts?”

We’re Hiring!

The SCFWA is seeking a full-time assistant to help with our August festival. This temporary position runs from May 13 – August 23, 2024. Please note that this job offer is subject to funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Although applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age, they do not have … Continue reading “We’re Hiring!”

Calling all student writers

School District 46 and the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts are gearing up to publish the 14th edition of Coastal Voices—an adjudicated anthology of student writing. Coastal Voices is published annually by Celebration of Authors, Books and Community (CABC), a joint initiative of the Sunshine Coast School District and the Festival of the … Continue reading “Calling all student writers”