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 Karen Rueda
New Member Recruitment
- Encourage friends to join JASNA Southwest
- Spread the word about an upcoming event
Email Priscilla Diamond
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 Melissa Buell or Karen Rueda
JASNA Southwest Board
- Fill a vacancy (currently: educational outreach)
- Provide specialized support such as fundraising
Email Susie Wampler or Jane Boltz
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