Jane Austen Society of North America, Southwest Region
Volunteer
JASNA Southwest is entirely run by volunteers, and we can always use additional help.
Whether you’re interested in an ongoing role, such as coordinating a reading group or filling a need on the board, or if you just want to help out at a specific event, we welcome your participation.
Below, you can explore just a few of the ways you can volunteer with JASNA Southwest.
Reading and Game Groups
- Organize and/or host a new reading, film or game group in your area
Email Cheryl Cole
New Member Recruitment
- Encourage friends to join JASNA Southwest
- Spread the word about an upcoming event
Email Carol Krause
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (annually, in April)
- Coordinate other volunteers
- Greet and engage visitors
- Assist with setup and decorating
- Help break down the booth at the end of the festival
Email Emily Bergman
Communications Support
- Submit stories and photos for the newsletter, website and/or social media
- Report broken links or content that needs updating
- Help build our archive of early JASNA Southwest newsletters and event programs and photos
Email Susie Wampler or Karen Rueda
JASNA Southwest Board
- Fill a vacancy (currently: educational outreach)
- Provide specialized support such as fundraising
Email Susie Wampler
Regional Meetings (Spring, Fall and Winter)
- Assist with registration
- Help with the opportunity drawing for Austen-themed baskets
- Serve as a greeter
- Assist with the book fair
Email Carol Krause or Jane Boltz