Volunteer & Internships

Volunteer Program

Thank you for your interest in helping RUMINATE. We are always extremely grateful and excited to have a pair of extra hands added to this labor of love, for it is this kind of support that has allowed RUMINATE to continue its work. RUMINATE is a nonprofit organization existing solely through the helping hands of invaluable volunteers and gracious financial contributions. We have turned to churches, colleges, arts organizations, and individuals for support and to help spread the word. You can help us greatly by doing the same.

If you decide to become a volunteer, we will send you a “volunteer packet” with brochures, back issues of RUMINATE and submission flyers. If you have further ideas on how to help RUMINATE, please send them to us! Please contact us to sign up to be a volunteer.

Internship Program

We accept three interns every year for our RUMINATE internship program. Two of them are typically students in Fort Collins and one is a long-distance intern. If you are interested in interning with RUMINATE, please contact us and include your resume and cover letter. Interns must commit to one year of serving and must be a student at a college or university. The internship is unpaid.

Job description:

RUMINATE Editorial Interns will learn all facets of producing a literary magazine and gain valuable hands-on experience as they assist with the day-to-day production of our magazine. The intern will gain valuable knowledge in publishing, in the area of both editing and production.

Skill Requirements:

• high degree of self-motivation
• superior communication (both written and oral) and organizational skills
• computer skills in MS Word; familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Filemaker a plus
• an interest and knowledge of literature and publishing; familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style a plus