New Volunteer Training

New Volunteer Orientation

New Volunteer Orientation sessions will take place on the 3^rd Thursday of each month from 6-8 PM, hosted by our Office & Volunteer Manager, Chris Stark. 

New Volunteer Orientation Summary:

1. Context: History of Radio, Public Broadcasting, Community Radio & WERU
2. Philosophy: WERU Mission & Operating Principles
3. Governance: Organizational/Operational Structure & Decision-making Process
4. Development: WERU Budget, Fundraising & Outreach Overview
5. Programming: Schedule Overview, Programming Decision-making Process & WERU Programmer Responsibilities
6. Volunteer Training: Programming/Production Classes (sign-up) & Steps to “Getting On-the-Air” for New Volunteers
7. Volunteer Opportunities Summary (On-air & Behind-the-Scenes)

Individuals who are interested in being on the air and have attended an orientation session are then eligible for training to become a programmer (or at least to check it out).  

On-Air Volunteer Training Summary:

1. Audio Equipment & Software
2. Broadcast Policies & Procedures
3. Individual Practice, Shadowing & Coaching (by staff and experienced volunteers)
4. After completing training new volunteers may substitute host someone else's program &/or submit a proposal for a program of their own.

Note: All training takes place at WERU in East Orland.

Interested?  Get started by contacting our Office & Volunteer Coordinator, Chris Stark, at 469-6600 or info@weru.

We invite you to take the training... No commitment required!