Need a winter read? The Lifeline Bookfest is nearly here

The Lifeline Bookfest is happening again at the Brisbane Entertainment and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane; opening on Saturday June 9 until Monday June 12.

The Lifeline Bookfest continues to be an ongoing success as the world’s biggest second-hand book sale providing the community with a great opportunity to pick up books at bargain prices.

Bookfest volunteers are still needed from June 6 - 8 to set up; June 9 - 12 for the actual event and June 13 - 14 to assisting with the pack down. Roy Frith, Brisbane’s Lifeline Business Manager explained that the Bookfest wouldn’t exist without volunteers.

The ongoing success of the Lifeline Bookfest in Brisbane is largely due to the astounding and selfless work that dedicated volunteers bring to the event,” he said.

The Bookfest is always a very fun time to meet so many interesting people and celebrate a love of literature, and most importantly to support Lifeline and give something back to the community.

Money raised from the Bookfest directly supports Lifeline’s 24 hours crisis line 13 11 14, as well as suicide prevention and awareness programs in the Brisbane region.

Mr Frith explained that as a Bookfest volunteer, people get the opportunity to learn practical skills like using a cash register and customer service, as well as learning valuable life lessons.

“I hope people do consider volunteering for Bookfest, we always need more hands on deck,” he said. “Not only is it a rewarding way to support your community, it is a whole lot of fun too!” Roy said.

Find out more at www.lifelinebookfest.com, or become our friend at www.facebook.com/lifelinebookfest. To become a volunteer, call 3632 1017 or email bookfest [dot] volunteers [at] uccommunity [dot] org [dot] au.