Work with Staff

Every Monday through Friday, volunteers (minimum age 18) come to WHRO to help in a variety of ways.  They usually arrive between nine and eleven a.m. and stay for two to four hours.  People who work in the daytime may find it difficult to fit WHRO into their schedule.  In these cases, we hope they will consider joining us for a Membership Drive.

Office Assistants
This can mean operating a copy machine, folding letters, stuffing envelopes, or applying labels.  Sometimes it’s filing papers or putting supplies in order.  Help is always needed at the computer, often correcting membership data or processing surveys.  Volunteers might occasionally pitch in to make phone calls to confirm appointments, or research the best price for certain equipment or food items.  Virtually anything that has to be done in an office could be a worthy volunteer project.

Front Desk Substitutes
While WHRO has a full-time receptionist, a small cadre of volunteers takes turns relieving this lady during lunch breaks or when she is on vacation.  Front Desk Substitutes not only answer the telephone and transfer calls, they also greet visitors and receive deliveries.  These volunteers are trained in how to handle the switchboard and fax machines; most find the “job” easy to master and a lot of fun.  Some help us weekly while others come in when needed.  Others come in as called, usually for about three hours at a time.  This activity is not for everyone, but if you are a true “people person” and have some daytime hours available, give it a try!

Production Assistants
Are you a communications or broadcast major, or graduate, looking to enrich your professional experience?  Then you might be interested in volunteering as an assistant in our radio, TV, or engineering departments.  However, keep in mind that many qualified young professionals may have already volunteered ahead of you.  Sometimes there’s a waiting list for new volunteer Production Assistants.  For details on this aspect of helping at WHRO, contact Greg Carter, Production Manager, at (757) 889-9341.