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Volunteer Opportunities

The League of Utah Writers, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is run completely by volunteers.

If you've donated your time to help the League, thank you! 

Be sure to report your hours, which aids us in grant writing and non-profit reporting.

Volunteer Application

We need amazing people to make the League run smoothly. If you are interested, in volunteering, please fill out the application form below to apply.

Current Needs

Chapter Liaison: Southern Region

Coordinate with the presidents of your assigned chapters to help them plan activities and collaborate with other nearby chapters. Provide a point of contact between chapter presidents and the League Executive Committee. Advise chapter presidents on best practices for meeting their members' needs. This is a League board position, so applicants must be members in good standing for longer than 6 months. Most duties can be accomplished online, but being located in or willing to travel occasionally to the St. George area would be helpful.

Time Requirement

Time Requirement: 2-4 hours per month

Inkpot Editorial Team Member

Inkpot, the quarterly publication of the League of Utah Writers, is seeking a volunteer editor to join our team. Editors review top-scoring submissions, communicate with authors, and complete two rounds of light copyediting in accordance with house style. Other responsibilities include theme selection, writing brief introductions to new editions, and sending acceptances and rejections. This role requires clear communication, proficiency in Google Drive, proficiency in the Track Changes and Comments features in Google Docs or Word, ability to meet quarterly deadlines, and a collaborative spirit. Must be able to pass a copyediting test. Experience working with poetry a plus.

Time Requirement

Approx. 5–10 hours per quarter.

Conference Technology Assistant

The Conference Technology Lead is seeking an assistant to train on the storage, maintenance, setup, and operation of all the computers, projectors, cameras, and audio equipment used at our conferences. They will work closely with the tech lead and other volunteers at two conferences every year: the Pre-Quill Conference (a Saturday-only event in March or April) and the Quills Conference (a Wednesday through Sunday in August.) Previous technology experience preferred. Troubleshooting and independent problem-solving skills a must. This volunteer will get free admission to our conferences and other exclusive perks.

Time Requirement

2 hours/month plus onsite duties at conferences

Web Archivist

Work with the Web Chair to help keep the League's site organized and maintain the event archive. No experience is required, all training provided.

Time Requirement

2-4 hours a month

Contest Committee Members

We need volunteers with strengths in communication, technology, and Canva. Contest committee work is typically busiest from May - September. All training provided. 

Time Requirement

Volunteer for the League of Utah Writers
Preferred Method of Contact Required
How would you like to help the League? Required
Time Available to Volunteer
League of Utah Writers Chapter(s) Required

Thank you! We’ll be in touch.

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