The League of Canadian Poets is always interested in conversations with volunteers who would be a great fit for the work that we do. Reach out to admin@poets.ca if you are interested in volunteer opportunities not listed!
Any open positions; salary, contract or volunteer; will be posted to this page. If no positions are posted, then we are not actively seeking candidates.
We want to remove barriers that may limit you from joining our team. Email us at admin@poets.ca to let us know how we can provide you with reasonable accommodations through our application process.
There are currently no open opportunities with the League.
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer Editor: Fresh Voices
5-10 hours/month
Reviewing, selecting, and editing poetry submissions for a once weekly online poetry series in Poetry Pause.
No deadline; posted until filled.
The League is seeking a volunteer editor to take over the curation of Fresh Voices, a weekly publication of poems by Associate Members. This role is approximately 5-10 hours per month, and requires moderate technical aptitude. Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing poetry submissions (typically 10-15 per month)
- Providing brief feedback on unsuccessful submissions
- Selecting 4 poems per month for publication in Poetry Pause
- Providing editorial notes/feedback on selected poems as needed for publication
The volunteer will have access to:
- A dedicated email address (freshvoices@leaguepoets.com) if desired, through Google Workspace
- All past and present Fresh Voices submissions
- Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, if desired
- Microsoft Word or Google Docs, if desired
To apply
Please send a short cover letter and resume outlining your publication and editorial experience, as well as stating your interest in volunteering for this role to support emerging writers, to nicole@poets.ca. Please allow 1-2 weeks for a response.