Volunteers are the backbone of KWVA and the key to our success. Each week, it takes more than 100 volunteers to keep the station live twenty-four hours a day.
KWVA is the only place on campus where student volunteers can gain broadcast, production, and radio operation experience. From marketing to programming, to news and production, student and community volunteers keep KWVA going and growing. If interested, complete the volunteer application or stop by KWVA to pick up an application.
Unless otherwise noted, volunteer positions are open to both students and nonstudents. Use Handshake to browse and apply for open student paid positions.
Events
- Live Events: KWVA is live all over town, and we need help being there. From setup, tabling, coordinating with the event staff, and scheduling our own staff, we need volunteers to make live events happen. This is a way to get out and see the community, plus interact with people who put on events. No experience is necessary, and you’ll be sure to get plenty of KWVA T-shirts to wear!
- Special Events: Live bands on air, interviews with touring bands/artists, a last-minute live broadcast opportunity—these are just some of the special events we do at KWVA. Similar to live events, these special events are a great way to see the community and interact with artists and the people who put on events. No experience is necessary, and you’ll be sure to get plenty of KWVA T-shirts to wear!
Music
- DJ: Being a KWVA DJ is a lot of fun—you pick your music, have access to KWVA’s diverse music library, and program your own show. Apply to be a DJ.
- Reviews: We still get hardcopy CDs and vinyl, plus lots of digital music. And we need help listening to them. We get all genres so there is sure to be something for you.
- Music Library: With all the new music that comes in, we need help cycling music through the library—everything from removing old music and adding music to the digital library, to alphabetizing and labelling.
News
Do you want to be a news reporter? The KWVA news department is a great résumé builder if you’re interested in a news career, plus we have some amazing connections to help you continue your career when you finish. No experience is necessary; we can teach you the basics of reporting and give you the necessary tools and skills to go out and get the news.
News volunteers are eligible for on-air opportunities after they have been oriented with the station, where you can do reporting, production, and script writing. You can get hands-on news reporting experience volunteering for the KWVA news department.
This position is for students only.
Sports
Like sports? Want to learn about sports radio? Want to do sports radio? Then this is the volunteer niche for you!
We’re always looking for people to help set up for remotes and the regular sports show, help with interviews, write and record stories and, of course, go to games. This is a great résumé builder if you’re interested in a sports career, plus we have some amazing connections to help you build your career when you finish.
Sports volunteers are eligible for on-air opportunities after they have been oriented with the station and attend at least two sports department meetings. You’ll learn all about sports reporting, production, and script writing.
This position is for students only.
Production
Are you creative? Do you like to mix audio, use sound effects, and help others? Then production awaits you!
The KWVA production department makes all kinds of pre-recorded announcements for broadcast, including public service announcements, promotional and underwriting spots, event announcements, and more. You’ll also get to help the news and sports departments with the production of stories, reports, live broadcasts, and training their staff to use the production facilities. This position also coordinates our weekly Live Sessions where bands perform live.
This is probably the most creative opportunity at KWVA because you get to edit audio and create new announcements that will get aired at all hours. This is a fun and flexible position. No experience is necessary, and we provide all training and tools.
This position is for students only.
Promotion
Want to help spread the word about the station? We’re always looking for people to help us table at events (a.k.a. you can get into a show for free if you help us for a bit) and hand out flyers. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about KWVA so you can share us with the world, plus you’ll get a free T-shirt to wear!
Office Support
What office doesn’t have extra filing, phones to answer, and organizing to do? We’re always in need of help with small projects around the office. If you have a bit of time on your hands and would like to lend a hand, we’d love to have you. No time commitment is too big or too small, and there is no need to make a regular commitment—we’ll take whatever you can give! No experience is necessary, but knowledge of basic computer programs is helpful.
How to Apply
Apply for volunteer positions on the KWVA volunteer form, or stop by the station and pick up an application.