Another option is to view the reader guide (also listed in the MW GUIDES which are all linked in my signature) and find a game on there from one of the long standing games and join up as a reader and then keep in regular communication with the GM by asking questions and such and trying to understand their methodology. It would also help to tell them you're not just looking to learn the system, but how to be a GM.
The reason I suggest this is because it may seem odd to ask to be a co-GM out of the blue, but readers are generally accepted by non-private types.
When selecting a game to view as a reader or CO-GM, make sure it's at least 3 months old, preferably a year or more.