Volunteer With Us
Bring your time, curiosity, and care.
Volunteers help People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos extend the reach of literature, thoughtful discussion, and community connection.
Ways to Help
Find the role that fits you.
Opportunities vary with program schedules and organizational needs. English- and Spanish-speaking volunteers are welcome.
Explore becoming a coordinator
If you are a thoughtful listener who loves literature, tell us about your interest in facilitating a future program. Coordinator training is scheduled as program needs, funding, and cohort size allow.
Read and recommend stories
Help review short fiction for our bibliography and consider which works might invite rich, accessible discussion across varied groups.
Support events and outreach
Occasional opportunities include literary events, public programs, community outreach, welcoming guests, and behind-the-scenes preparation.
Share organizational skills
Depending on current needs, volunteers may help with administrative projects, data organization, communications, fundraising, or event committees.
Getting Started
Three simple steps
1. Tell us about yourself
Complete the volunteer form with your interests, background, language skills, and availability.
2. Learn about the method
Explore our programs or attend a public event to experience literature and guided discussion firsthand.
3. Find the right match
When an appropriate opportunity is available, we will contact you about timing, orientation, and next steps.
Listening is at the heart of the work.
Coordinator and volunteer interest begins with listening - to the literature, to participants, and to the needs of each community.
Interested in joining us?
Email is the best way to reach us if you have a question before completing the form.
