Support WNIT
Benefits of volunteering
The participation of volunteers throughout the year from Michiana is an important part of WNIT's success. Volunteers are valued for the time, energy, experience, and expertise they share. If you have the time, we have a need you can fill.
Review the many ways you can get involved below:
As a WNIT volunteer, you get a chance to:
- Participate in fun activities
- Meet other viewers and community members
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the station works
- Have the satisfaction of supporting the station in a personal way
- Students can count their work as community service hours
- Local organizations can show their involvement with the community
Time commitment
Volunteer opportunities usually require a block of several hours on an as-needed basis. We need some volunteers every month of the year for clerical and production purposes and a large number of volunteers during our annual televised auction.
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Volunteer Tasks
Clerical
The Development department frequently relies on clerical support from volunteers.
Renewal mailings
In the third week of each month, we mail renewal notices to lapsed members. We rely on volunteers to stuff and sort as many as 2000 envelopes by hand! Time commitment of 2-4 hours during weekday mornings, once per month. Sign up now!
Letter mailings
Occasionally (around the time of our fund drives) we need help mailing large quantities of letters. This job may include matching names, collating items, and stuffing envelopes. Time commitment of a couple of hours during weekday business hours, a few times a year. Sign up now!
Fund raising
WNIT holds three yearly fund drives in March, August, and December, and we rely on volunteers to answer calls during our hours spent pledging. Volunteers assist callers in making pledges by following instructions on a form. WNIT staff will train volunteers prior to their taking calls. Time commitment of a block of a few hours, three times a year. Sign up now!
Production support
Volunteers are also required in the the station's operational areas for local production support. Telecommunications students as well as individuals with an interest in television are welcome to donate their time. Volunteer service is often considered in applications for employment, and this is a great way to get hands-on experience working with equipment and staff. Time commitment of 2-10 hours a week, Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays, or as needed. Sign up now!
Auction
The station needs volunteer assistance year-round for the annual televised auction held in the spring. Extra volunteers are needed between January and May. Some jobs include telemarketing, picking up items throughout the viewing area, script writing and more! Volunteer groups are also used in various ways during the on-air production. Sign up now!