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Do you have a community event that is open to the public? Send it to communications@wlrn.org and type "community event" in the e-mail subject line or fax to 305-995-2299.

Please submit your event at least 2 weeks in advance of the date.

All submitted material is subject to editing. WLRN does not guarantee if a message will be publicized.

Volunteer Opportunities

Please note that our volunteer opportunities are episodic and not on an ongoing bases.

Every Volunteer is Special to Us!
Whether they are answering phones during radio membership drives, conducting tours, reading for the blind, assisting with special events or performing key administrative tasks, WLRN’s corps of 1,000 volunteers play a vital role in the successful operation of the station.

Benefits for volunteers
The opportunity to build team spirit
The opportunity to meet like- minded individuals
Get a behind-the-scene look at how the station works
Meet local personalities and visiting luminary NPR/PBS guests
Have the satisfaction of supporting your local NPR/PBS station
Students can count their volunteer time as community service hours
Participate in interesting events
The opportunity to make a difference
Flexible hours
An opportunity to learn new skills
Achieve visibility for your team as a sponsor of public TV
Receive free on-air recognition for your team on radio

Become a volunteer

91.3 FM Radio Pledge Drive Volunteer
Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow listeners, meet WLRN FM Radio personalities and support your public radio station by volunteering during our membership drives. Both individuals and groups (ranging from 5 to 10 people) are needed to help answer pledge calls from listeners pledging their financial support. If you value the variety of news, jazz and cultural programming heard daily on 91.3 FM, then join us during these yearly fundraising events.

Time commitment: The pledge drive is usually 6 days and 6 hours, shifts last anywhere from 2-4 hours. You may choose to work as many shifts as you like to. We have early morning, daytime, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available.
Minimum Age: 16

TV Pledge Drive Volunteers
See what it's like behind the scenes at a TV studio. Groups of a minimum of 10 people are needed to appear live on-air answering incoming pledge calls during our March, June, August and December membership campaigns. This is a fun way for a business, service organization, club or community group to get together, gain a bit of publicity and help out a worthy cause. Participating groups will be recognized on-air during the TV pledge drive. Participating groups will be recognized on-air during the drive and in WLRN volunteer newsletter - "Just Between Friends."

Time commitment: In general shifts last anywhere from 4-6 hours. Shifts are available mostly during evening hours or on weekends.
When: March, June, August, December
Minimum Age: 16

Tour Guide
Be a WLRN Tour Guide and show the station to school groups and adult organizations. All WLRN volunteers are notified in advance of upcoming trainings.

Time commitment: Two hours per tour
Training: Six hours
When: Anytime
Minimum Age: 16



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