Volunteers

From June 1 until September 7, 2010, WPFW will not be entertaining applications or programming proposals from new volunteers.

WPFW is a listener supported station in more ways than one. Not only do our listeners provide us with the majority of our operating funds, they also provide us with invaluable assistance in the form of volunteers, without whom we wouldn't get our mailings out, our news compiled, or our programs hosted. So, please, join the WPFW Volunteer Family today!

Below is a list of volunteer opportunities available at the station. If you have any questions, feel free to contact WPFW's Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@wpfw.org or at 202-588-0999 ex. 360.

WPFW Pledge Drive Volunteers
Becoming a pledge drive volunteer is not only a great way to ensure the survival of your favorite station for jazz and justice, it is also a chance to see first-hand how the station operates. WPFW holds four pledge drives a year. Shifts are generally four hours long and are available throughout the day. Sign up for as many, or as few, as you like!

During our pledge drives, WPFW also welcomes family, school, business or other groups. All groups are asked to complete one full four hour shift. Groups of 4 or more will be recognized on the air. Get exposure for your group's mission and upcoming events!

WPFW Clerical Volunteers
WPFW uses volunteers for a wide variety of clerical activities, including: sending out thank you gifts, compiling membership mailings, addressing envelopes, and calling station members. Shifts are available only during the work week.

WPFW Archive Volunteers
Reliable, self-motivated volunteers are always welcome to catalog our archived programs. The work is self directed but can be solitary! Hours are flexible. Shifts are available only during the work week.

WPFW News Volunteers
Volunteers with the News Department assist the News Director as needed. They should have some journalism or broadcast experience. Hours are flexible, but volunteers should be able to make a regular commitment to the station.

WPFW Public Affairs Volunteers
Public Affairs Volunteers assist the Public Affairs Director with the production and archiving of Metro Watch. Shifts are available only during the work week.

WPFW Ambassadors
Help get the word out about WPFW! Ambassadors spread the good news about WPFW at station-sponsored events throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. This is a great opportunity for those of our listeners who would like to volunteer, but do not live near the station, or are only free on evenings and weekends.

WPFW Program Host Assistants
There are occasional openings for volunteers to assist our on-air hosts with their programs. The responsibilities of these volunteers vary depending on the program host, but might include: answering phones, conducting research, and posting play lists to WPFW's website.

Sound Board Operators
Volunteers interested in running our sound boards must apply to attend a two day training. Once the training is complete, they will be required to volunteer on our boards for a minimum of six months. Trainings are offered annually. To obtain an application, email volunteers@wpfw.org.

WPFW Internships
WPFW offers internships in our Audio, Development, Public Affairs and News Departments. Detailed descriptions of each are available on demand. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and references to pope_rachel@wpfw.org. Please state what position you are applying for and why in your cover letter. Applications are due on September 15th, January 15th and April 15th.

WPFW Programmers
Among the purposes of WPFW-FM Pacifica is to provide an outlet for the creative skills and energies of the community. To this end, we encourage members of the community to submit programming proposals to the station. Proposals should be no more than a page long and should include information about the prospective on-air host, including any relevant on-air experience, as well as information about the prospective show. Successful proposals will be detailed, to the point and will keep WPFW's mission statement in mind. Demos can be submitted, but these should be copies only. WPFW will  not guarantee their return.

Once completed, proposals should be sent -by post- to: