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Volunteers are an essential part of KERA's success.

One of the best ways to support public broadcasting for North Texas is to volunteer your time.

There are a variety of opportunities to accommodate your interests and schedule. Please read below for more information about each opportunity.

KERA Radio On-Air Membership Campaigns

53% of the revenue at KERA is provided by over 80,000 members. In order to grow our membership base, we hold four on-air radio membership campaigns. Each campaign requires 30 volunteers throughout the weekdays from 7:00am-7:00pm, in four hour shifts. The schedule is usually added as a link on this page one month before each campaign. For more information, please contact Barbara Wharton, Volunteer Services Assistant, at bwharton@kera.org or (214) 740-9242. Sorry, Group opportunities are not available.

Requirements: Individuals must be 16 or older. Volunteers answer the phones and take contributions. Please dress comfortably but professionally.

*Meals and snacks are provided for all volunteers during their shifts.

53% of the revenue at KERA is provided by over 80,000 members. In order to grow our membership base, we hold four TV membership campaigns each year. Volunteers are needed for weekday, evening and weekend shifts. Group opportunities are available. Individuals and groups are expected to stay for a full shift, so please take that into consideration before signing up. Schedules are usually posted online at www.kera.org one month prior to the campaign. For more information, please contact Barbara Wharton, Volunteer Services Assistant, at bwharton@kera.org or (214) 740-9242.

Requirements: Individuals must be 16 or older. Volunteers answer the phones and take contributions. Please dress professionally, as many shifts will air live on TV.

*Meals and snacks are provided for all volunteers during their shifts.

Throughout the weekdays, KERA is preparing and mailing thank you gifts for the members who make a contribution to KERA. Volunteers assist staff on weekdays from 9:00am-noon and 1:00pm-4:00pm. For more information, please contact Barbara Wharton, Volunteer Services Assistant, at bwharton@kera.org or (214) 740-5496.

Requirements: Individuals must be 16 or older, available on weekdays during business hours, and able to sort, prepare and seal packages to go in the mail. (This task can be done sitting or standing.) Light lifting/bending and transporting of thank you gifts is helpful but not mandatory. Please dress comfortably with supportive/close toe shoes.

*Please bring your lunch and/or snacks for this shift.

On an as needed basis, there are opportunities in various departments to enter data, file, make copies, work on mailings and various other office related tasks. For more information, please contact Barbara Wharton, Volunteer Services Assistant, at bwharton@kera.org or (214) 740-5496.

Requirements: Individuals must be 16 or older, available on weekdays during business hours and able to perform the tasks named above. Computer experience is a plus but not required. Please dress comfortably and appropriately.

*Please bring your lunch and/or snacks for this shift.

On a weekly basis, KERA's membership department needs assistance with mailings and making thank you calls to new members. For more information, please contact Barbara Wharton, Volunteer Services Assistant, at bwharton@kera.org or (214) 740-5496.

Requirements: Individuals must be 16 or older and available on weekdays during business hours. Please dress comfortably and appropriately.

*Please bring your lunch and/or snacks for this shift.

On a weekly basis, KERA's facility manager needs assistance with various tasks. From painting to cleaning — tasks are directly related to improvements and upkeep for the facility. For more information, please contact Barbara Wharton, Volunteer Services Assistant, at bwharton@kera.org or (214) 740-5496.

Requirements: Individuals must be 16 or older and available on weekdays. Light lifting/bending is possible. Please dress comfortably with supportive/close toe shoes.

*Please bring your lunch and/or snacks for this shift.