WAMU 88.5 : Support

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July 29, 2011

WAMU 88.5 Volunteer Program

Since 1961, WAMU 88.5 has relied on the generous support of people like you who share a personal appreciation for public broadcasting. Volunteering not only benefits the station, but also gives volunteers the opportunity to see how public radio works first hand, use existing skills, and develop new ones.

Whether you choose to answer phones during our membership campaigns, help out around the station a few of hours a week, or assist us at a community event from time to time, there's always something to do and something new to learn. Learn more about our volunteer programs and opportunities to participate below by clicking on the name of the program.

WAMU Ambassadors Program

Ambassadors help increase awareness of WAMU 88.5 with their presence at community events. Their involvement sends out a message that WAMU 88.5 is worth supporting. They provide information about the station at events sponsored by WAMU 88.5. These events take place at galleries, festivals, theaters, concerts, and other great places throughout the Washington metro area. (Evening/Weekend)

Daytime Station Support Program

Volunteers in this program work in various departments around the station during the work week. Volunteers serve as office assistants, answer phones, support program producers, mail premiums, conduct research, or possibly something we haven't thought of yet. If you have time you would like to spend with us, tell us your talents and we'll find something for you to do! (Weekday)

Membership Campaign Program

The Membership Campaign program brings you together with our producers, hosts, engineers, and support staff as well as other fans of public radio in the Washington metropolitan area. Volunteers in this program answer phones, serve as hospitality assistants, or even supervise a shift. Participation in this program guarantees great food and a great time. (Weekday/Evening/Weekend)

For more information, please contact:
Volunteer Service Coordinator: 202-885-1254
E-mail: volunteers@wamu.org
Follow Us On Twitter: @wamuvolunteers

Air Waves

Air Waves, our volunteer program newsletter, is produced by and for the volunteers of WAMU 88.5, the premier public radio station in the nation’s capital.

Read the latest issue here.

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Asking for less food isn't something most people think about when ordering from a menu. A new study suggests that asking people if they want less food and, in turn, fewer calories, before they order is key.

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A bill that would grant the president a line item veto on projects in Congressional budget bills has become the rare object of bipartisanship -- with both support and opposition coming from both sides of the aisle.

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Amazon announced Wednesday that it will expand the selection on its streaming service through a new deal with Viacom. Included in the deal are Paramount movies, as well as shows from Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV and more. This deal isn't exclusive, in that much of the material is on other streaming services already such as Hulu and Netflix.