Volunteering at ideastream®

Volunteers are the backbone of many ideastream projects and activities. Volunteer opportunities exist for both 90.3 WCPN and WVIZ/PBS, Cleveland’s public radio and television stations.

Groups of volunteers earn on-air promotion by helping with Pledge Drives and the WVIZ/PBS Auction.

Individual volunteer help is needed with Pledge Drives, the WVIZ/PBS Auction, special events and to perform clerical duties in various departments.

Pledge Drives
WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN conduct pledge drives several times a year. Volunteers are needed to answer telephones and take pledges for these events. Some volunteers are needed to do data entry.

Groups of 10-20 volunteers are needed to help with pledge drives on WVIZ/PBS.
Groups of 6 volunteers are needed to help with pledge drives on 90.3 WCPN.
All volunteers are thanked verbally on the air.
Groups that provide the minimum number of volunteers needed will receive additional on-air promotion.
Morning, day, evening and weekend hours are available.
Training is provided at the start of each shift.
Refreshments are always provided!

Clerical Work
Clerical help is needed at ideastream doing such things as taking phone calls, filing, doing data entry, etc.

Project by project need basis
Usually during daytime hours

Special Events
Throughout the year, both WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN may participate in or conduct special events in the community. Volunteers are always needed at these events doing various tasks.

WVIZ/PBS Auction
Auction is a fun and exciting fundraiser! The 2008 WVIZ/PBS Televised Auction is scheduled to be broadcast May 8 – 11. Volunteers are needed to help in every aspect of these functions. Prior to the Auction, volunteers are needed months in advance to prepare for the event. For more information on volunteering for Auction, click here.

For further information on any of the above topics or to become a volunteer, please contact the station’s Volunteer Coordinator at 216-916-6100 or by email.