Volunteer with Reach UP & Help Women in Hard Places
Volunteer with Reach UP Communications
Reach UP Volunteer Team members help build a communications network that is making a real difference. There is no other publication quite like Reach UP for our demographic. The possibilities for influencing and empowering underserved women through print and digital media are vast.
Most volunteer roles are flexible and can be done from home; some are local to Northwest Arkansas.
Volunteers must agree to our “What We Believe” statement.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Ambassador:
Local, Nationwide
Choose one or both approaches:
- Approach A – Ministry & Program Ambassador
Identify and build relationships with nonprofit and ministry leaders to help them utilize Reach UP with their clients. May include phone calls, in-person meetings, and occasionally coordinating or delivering magazines to foster relationships. - Approach B – Donor Ambassador
Identify and build relationships with potential donors to underwrite Reach UP publications and projects. May include phone calls, in-person meetings, thank-you notes, and basic donor-related communication.
Fundraiser Assistant
Help design and carry out fundraising projects. Possibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Crowdfunding campaigns or online fundraising sales
- Presentation lunches or small events
- Selling ads suitable for online and/or print
Follow through on all steps needed for each project and communicate with our database manager to provide leads and accurate donation records.
Grant Writer:
Identify potential grants and submit applications. This role requires:
- Organizing information and documentation
- Writing clearly to specified criteria
- Tracking and following up on grants annually
Database / Call Support
Make calls from our database on a variety of topics as determined by the CEO. Update the database based on your findings. Requires people skills, basic computer skills, and Wi-Fi for our cloud-based database.
Prayer/Relationship Media Manager
This role is highly sensitive, relational, and spiritual. It may (preparing for the future) involve interaction with our readers via social media.
Requires:
- Superior people skills
- Comfort navigating social media
- Reliable Wi‑Fi
RU Secretary (NW Arkansas preferred)
Assist the CEO with administrative and secretarial needs. This is project-based and especially helpful if you are located in Northwest Arkansas. Skills with Microsoft Word and basic Adobe are a plus.
Shipping Assistant (NW Arkansas)
Help prepare print copies of Reach UP magazine for shipping once a quarter. This is a hands-on, local role in Northwest Arkansas.
Social Media Manager
Create and schedule posts for Reach UP’s social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). Help share stories, quotes, and updates that reflect our mission and encourage engagement.
- Laptop/desktop
- A basic photo editing program (for simple cropping)
- Internet access
Spanish Project Manager and Facilitator
Help keep the Spanish MyReachUP site in step with developments on the English side by:
- Identifying content needs
- Making appropriate updates or delegating tasks to others
Video Editor
Edit creative empowerment videos for Reach UP TV. Experience with a basic video editing program is helpful.
Website Uploader:
Help build and grow MyReachUP.org, our reader-centric website. Responsibilities include:
- Creating AI-generated mp3 audio versions of written articles (using a program we provide)
- Uploading content (articles, photos, mp3s, videos)
- Learning simple WordPress tasks (we will train you—no prior experience needed)
Requires a laptop/desktop, a simple photo editing program (for cropping), and internet access.
Writer:
Write on a variety of topics with the Reach UP reader in mind, following our content guidelines and categories.