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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Call for volunteers

InterKontinental is an association promoting African literature in Germany. The African Book Festival Berlin is the first festival in the German capital focussing on literature from Africa and/or the diaspora. This year’s editions takes place from July 18th to July 20th 2025 in Berlin.

We look for

Volunteer helpers who are free and willing to work maximum 6 hours a day, helping with guest relations, stage and event management, social media or ticket/book sales. Available preferably as early as July 16th to July 21st.

We offer

a three-day festival pass and free entry to all events taking place when you are off duty, flat hierarchies and many options to creatively and actively be part of the festival. All volunteers will receive a letter of reference upon request.

We expect 

Reliability and flexibility, that you own a smartphone, good knowledge of the English language.

Unfortunately, we cannot pay for any travel costs.

Interested? Please send a mail to verein[at]interkontinental.org

We particularly welcome applications from BIPoCs and applicants* with refugee or migration background.

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African Book Festival Beyond Books

For its 7th edition, the African Book Festival Berlin will gather the stars of contemporary African literature at Alte Münze in Berlin-Mitte from 18.-20. July 2025. The annual African Book Festival is presented by InterKontinental e.V. with a different artistic direction and theme every year in order to represent the african continent in all its diversity. With 2 stages, this year’s edition presents an exciting program with literature, performances, and poetry.

We are looking for partners who would like to present their organization or sell their products at the festival outdoor market. It will take place on Saturday 19th  and Sunday 20th between 11am and 7pm.

Get in touch: verein[at]interkontinental.org