Thank you for your interest in the KPTZ Volunteer Program! Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. This vital and fun community resource literally could not exist without our dynamic community of over 100 volunteers. They do everything, from advanced technical radio engineering to tabling special events to DJing their own shows. They are the lifeblood of the organization and there is absolutely a place for you in our positive, supportive, creative and fun community center!

Now that we have moved into our new home at Building 305 in Fort Worden, we are ready to take on and train new volunteers. Take a look at our current volunteer opportunities and please fill out the KPTZ Volunteer Application and our Volunteer Coordinator will get back to you shortly.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Attention Please Producers: We are looking for new hosts for our feature program, Attention Please, which highlights local events and campaigns of community interest! Shows are produced by a group of rotating hosts, who reserve upcoming slots for their own personal audio adventure. If this sounds like something you are interested in, please make a note of it in the volunteer application. The time commitment is 3-4 hours per show, and the schedule is flexible.

Archivist/Storage Organization: Believe it or not, but KPTZ has been around for over a decade. After our move from the Mountain View campus to Building 305 in Fort Worden, we are in need of someone who wants to decorate. To go through boxes, and make the new space feel homey and full of life. 1-2 hours/week.

Audio Production – Recording and Editing Interviews: KPTZ’s interview shows are a very special part of the station, and the production people are what make them happen. We need someone who can record and then edit 30 minute interviews. This requires studio recording and editing skills, of which we are happy to train. 2-5 hours/week.

Audio Production – Spots/Promos/PSAs: This is a great opportunity to hear your voice on the radio and learn studio recording skills! Voice and edit 30-60 second promos, spots, and promotional announcements. 2 hours/week.

Community Calendar Production: Work with our News Producer to write, voice, edit, and load the Local News Calendar. This is a great way to learn about local events! 2-4 hours/week.

Donor Manager: This is one of those jobs that can be done remotely. KPTZ needs some help managing our all-important donors. We need someone who can track and update current donor information, as well as write thank-you cards and participate in KPTZ’s donor appreciation events.

Electronics: Do you love taking things apart and putting them back together? Great! Because we have lots of cool electronics that sometimes need troubleshooting and care. 1-2 hours/week.

Log Building: Log builders are some of the most important people at KPTZ. They are the people who ensure the radio station functions on a day to day basis. You will receive training on our Rivendell System, as well as building scripts and loading carts. 2-4 hours/week.

Music Librarian: We need someone who has an interest in the organization, preservation, and accessibility of our music collection, as well as curate a “Live and Local” music box, as well as a “KPTZ New and Interesting” box of music for the DJs and the public to check out. 1-2 hours/week.

Production Manager: This is an important role as it manages our production que! Skills required for this role are: studio recording, editing, loading carts, people management, and providing production support as needed. 2-4 hours/week.

Reception: This is a great opportunity for someone who is hoping to connect with others in the community. We need people to staff the front desk, be available to give tours of the station, answer phone calls, update our email lists and keep the lobby generally tidy. 2-3 hours/week.

Technical: We are looking for help for our technical skills. We run a Mac and Linux highly networked environment, so if you have those skills, we could use your expertise! 2-4 hours/week.

Underwriting Administration: Support the Underwriting and Business Development Director in tracking production requests, scheduling spots to be played on air, and verify the air counts at the end of contracts. 2-4 hours/week.