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Would you like to make a difference at WYES?
VOLUNTEER!  VOLUNTEER!  VOLUNTEER!

WYES-TV is a public television station that depends on volunteers like you to operate.  Whatever your interests may be, WYES has a volunteer position to fit.

At WYES you can volunteer as an individual or bring in a group of volunteers to answer phones during our membership drive. View the calendar below to find an upcoming WYES event that matches your interest!

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact
Anita Hedgepeth at 486-5511, ext. 490
 or by e-mail at ahedgepeth@wyes.org

Copy our volunteer form and e-mail to the
above address or print it out and mail it in! 

WYES would like to thank those volunteers who have given  
countless hours of their hard work and talent--you know who you are!!


Volunteers support WYES in various ways:
Answer phones for membership drives
Bulk mailings
Call members
Office help for both Showboat and Art Auctions
Provide amazing office support
Provide help in several different positions for auctions



If you are interested in ensuring the availability of
high quality television programs to people in our area.

If you are age 16 or over.

If you are team oriented and enjoy working with
people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

If you are a student in the need  of service hours.



Call our Volunteer Coordinator, Anita Hedgepeth at (504) 587-9490 for information.

Have an informal interview. Complete a Volunteer Profile Form and return it to WYES.
Wait to be contacted about volunteer opportunities.

Participate in training or orientation sessions when necessary.

Sign in a volunteer book each time you come to the station to keep track of all your volunteer hours.



Once your application is received, we will place you according to your skills or interest depending on the current positions available.

Some volunteer positions at WYES are very popular.  If the position you would like is filled, we will place you on a waiting list. We will contact you as soon as an opening becomes available.

WYES will provide you with the necessary training and resources to successfully perform your position.

The level of commitment varies with each volunteer position. WYES expects you to fulfill your commitment to the best of your ability.


    
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator:

Anita Hedgepeth at
(504) 587-9490
or by email at
ahedgepeth@wyes.org

Why not bring a friend or a family member?

Volunteers are needed for these events in 2004:  


March 7-21, 2004


 

FESTIVAL 2004

 


May 14-21, 2004
  
     WYES SHOWBOAT AUCTION

Saturday, June 5, 2004
 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena

 
  
21st ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BEER TASTING


August 2004
(dates & times to be determined)

  SUMMER SHOWCASE

We have bulk mailings monthly, usually the last Monday of each month.
Volunteer opportunities also exist for general office help.
Please call our Volunteer Calendar of Events Phone Line at (504) 587-9495 
to get the latest information on volunteer opportunities.
As always, you are welcome to bring a friend or encourage
anyone to volunteer with you!