Est. 1935
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
Contest Chair
Contest Committee
Working with Submission Manager, having experience with project management, prepping the contest, launching the contest, assigning judges, and providing submitter feedback.
Time Requirement
10-20 hours/month between March - August, 5 hours/month the rest of the year.
Grant Researcher
Finance Committee
Work with the Treasurer on the Budget Committee to find suitable grants for the League of Utah Writers and attend monthly budget committee meetings
Time Requirement
2-4 hours a month average
School Liason
Utah Authors Day Committee
Contact schools (K-12 and higher ed) to arrange speaking engagements for Writer of the Year, Editor of the Year, and other esteemed members as needed. Advertise Utah Author Day in schools by distributing materials produced by the Marketing Liason. Work as a team with other committee members to have a successful event.
Time Requirement
2-4 hours a month, more as needed in weeks immediately before event.
Contest Committee Member
Contest Committee
Work closely with the contest chair in helping organize League contests.
Time Requirement
2-4 hours a month average
Marketing Liason
Utah Authors Day Committee
Tasks include: create marketing plan for the Utah Authors Day event with target dates, create graphics and posters, manage event on social media, create press release for event, add event to community calendars, coordinate with other UAD committee members.
Time Requirement
2-4 hours a month, more as needed in weeks immediately before event.
Fundraising Committee Member
Fundraising Committee
Work with Fundraising Chair to solicit donations for the fundraiser. Also help with event setup, raffle and auction, and takedown after the event. Volunteers attend the fundraising event for free as long as they're helping through the duration of the event.
Time Requirement
~2-10 hours per month April through July, then ~3 hours the night of the fundraiser.
Publishing Committee Member
Publishing Committee
Work with Publishing chair to help with all the work involved in producing League anthologies
Time Requirement
<2 hours a month average