Volunteering for Winter Membership Drive
November 25 - December 10, 2023 | PBS Wisconsin
Each membership drive is an important fundraising event for PBS Wisconsin. During select times of the year, PBS Wisconsin airs special programming designed to raise funds for the station. Volunteers answer calls and assist viewers with setting up their pledge and selecting a thank you gift.
Benefits of Volunteering
Benefits of Volunteering:
- Support for public broadcasting.
- Make a positive impact in your community
- Earn service hours for your school or club
- Gain beneficial workplace skills
- Meet new people.
- Get a behind-the-scenes peek at live television production.
Winter Membership Drive Jobs
Your Gift of Time Makes a Difference!
Be a part of our station fundraising efforts by lending a few hours of your time as a volunteer! Help raise the money that allows PBS Wisconsin to present educational, entertaining and thoughtful programming to viewers across the state.
How can you help? Review our list of volunteer opportunities to find a position that best matches your skills and interests.
Seated Jobs
Phone Bank: Talk on the phone/headset with viewers interested in making a contribution to the station. Enter pledge information into a computer software program.
Non Seated Jobs
The jobs listed below involve standing or walking.
Assistant Shift Coordinator : Oversee volunteer check-in process. Supervise phone bank, answer membership questions and address any issues as they arise.
Refreshment Host: Serve refreshments, snacks and a meal to volunteers and staff. Maintain a clean work space.
Shift Coordinator: Train volunteers how to take phone pledges using a computer software program. Supervise phone bank, answer membership questions and address any issues as they arise.
Winter Membership Drive Location
Membership drives are held three times a year in February/March, August and November/December.
Our fundraising drives take place at the PBS Wisconsin Studios in Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Winter Membership Drive FAQ
Current Volunteers
Download our Information Sheet for additional details about volunteering.
What types of shifts are available?
Membership Drive shifts are generally in the evening when our viewers are tuned into prime-time television. Check the times for available shifts on the sign up page.
What type of time commitment is involved?
Shifts are approximately four hours, and include on-site training and refreshments.
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
The minimum age to volunteer at the phone bank is 16.
Do you have group volunteer opportunities available?
Absolutely! Membership drives are a fun team building activity for your business, social or service club. Contact us at [email protected] or call (608) 262-8508 for more information.
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