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 Susie Wampler

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

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 Sonya Samuels