Naija Poetry Fest is more than an annual festival. We are building a growing community around poetry, literature, creativity, culture, education and social impact.
We are looking for passionate people who want to contribute their time, skills, ideas and energy to help us create meaningful literary and cultural experiences across Nigeria. As a writer, designer, developer, photographer, educator, student, event professional or simply someone who believes in what we’re building there may be a place for you at NPF.
Who Can Volunteer?
You don’t have to be a poet or have years of professional experience. We’re interested in people with skills, ideas and enthusiasm in areas such as:
Writing & Literature
Poets, writers, editors, proofreaders, researchers, critics, journalists and literary enthusiasts.
Technology & Digital
Web developers, WordPress specialists, UI/UX designers, SEO specialists, IT professionals, data/analytics specialists and people working with AI and emerging technologies.
Design & Creative
Graphic designers, illustrators, visual artists, animators, motion designers and creative directors.
Media & Communications
Social-media managers, content creators, copywriters, public-relations professionals, digital marketers and storytellers.
Photography, Video & Production
Photographers, videographers, editors, camera operators, audio professionals and documentary makers.
Events & Operations
Event coordinators, stage managers, logistics volunteers, hospitality teams, registration teams and people who simply know how to make things happen.
Education & Community
Teachers, facilitators, mentors, youth workers, school-outreach volunteers, community organizers and researchers.
Partnerships & Administration
Fundraising and grant specialists, partnership managers, project managers, accountants, administrators, legal professionals, HR professionals and operations specialists.
Don’t see your skill here? Tell us anyway.
If your skills can help us create, connect, organize, document, communicate or grow, we want to hear from you.
HOW CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE?
We have very flexible volunteer options you can choose from based on your schedule and goals. Specifically, volunteer opportunities may be:
- Remote — contribute from anywhere.
- In-person — support selected NPF activities and events.
- Hybrid — combine remote and in-person involvement.
- Event-based — volunteer during the festival or other events.
- Project-based — contribute to a specific initiative.
- Ongoing — become part of our wider volunteer team. We understand that people have different schedules, so we’ll work to match volunteers with opportunities that fit their skills and availability.
Naija Poetry Club (NPF)
More than a festival, Naija Poetry Fest is a movement that celebrates the transformative power of words, bringing together poets, writers, educators, students, publishers, performers, and lovers of literature from across Nigeria and beyond. It is where language, culture, and creativity converge to celebrate Nigeria’s rich literary heritage while inspiring new generations of storytellers.
WHAT YOU’LL BENEFIT
- Volunteering with NPF is an opportunity to:
- Gain practical experience.
- Work on real literary, cultural and creative projects.
- Meet and collaborate with writers, artists, educators and professionals.
- Develop and showcase your skills.
- Expand your network.
- Contribute to youth, education and cultural initiatives.
- Receive recognition for your contributions, including certificates or letters of participation where applicable.
- Become part of a community committed to the growth of poetry and culture in Nigeria.
- We’re looking for people who are reliable, respectful, collaborative, willing to learn and committed to doing meaningful work.
READY TO CONTRIBUTE?
Send us an email telling us who you are, what you do and how you’d like to contribute to Naija Poetry Fest.
Please include:
Your full name
Phone/WhatsApp number
Location
Occupation or current status
Your skills and areas of interest
Relevant experience, if any
Why you’d like to volunteer with NPF
Your availability
Portfolio, website, LinkedIn or social-media link, if relevant
CV or samples of your work, where applicable
No CV? No problem. Just tell us what you can do and why you want to be involved.
SEND YOUR APPLICATION
Email: naijapoetryfest@gmail.com, copy info @naijapoetryfest.com.ng
Subject: NPF Volunteer Application – [Your Name]
Once we receive your email, our team will review your interests, skills and availability. If there is a suitable opportunity, we’ll contact you about the next steps.
Submitting an expression of interest does not automatically guarantee a volunteer position. Opportunities depend on our current programs and volunteer needs.
CONTRIBUTE YOUR TIME. YOUR TALENT. YOUR VOICE.
Every event, poem, workshop, conversation and young person reached is made possible by people who are willing to contribute.
If you believe in the power of poetry, literature and culture, come build with us.
VOLUNTEER WITH NAIJA POETRY FEST
SEND YOUR APPLICATION
Naija Poetry Fest
A project of Metro Poetry House Club
Email: naijapoetryfest@gmail.com, info@ naijapoetryfest.com.ng
Phone: +234 703 303 0317