Volunteer Blog

This blog gathers postings from and related to Volunteers at WXXI

Wow! What a Great Group of Volunteers!

Wow, nearly 20 people have called to be trained as docents! Thanks to all of you who called and spoke to Judy Cutaia.

Proud of WXXI's Modern Facilities? Become a Volunteer Tour Guide and Tell Our Visitors All About It!

We know, as volunteers, how lucky the Rochester area is to have a modern, high tech public broadcasting facility like WXXI. The majority of our viewers and listeners have no idea of the services WXXI provides to the community: the national TV and radio shows that are produced here, the educational outreach programs that effect all of the region and the many community events that we sponsor or assist in sponsoring. Events such as The Jazz Festival,  Speaking of Women's Health and booths at all of the many festivals held in Rochester throughout the year.
 
One of the most satisfying parts of being a tour guide, or docent, at WXXI is hearing the visitors say, "I had no idea that WXXI did that, produced that etc.".

Want Some Free TV Coverage for Your Company or Group? Join Us for The 2009 Winter TV Membership Drive

The March 2009 TV  Membership Drive will begin on February 27 and continue to March 18. WXXI will be presenting many great shows and specials during the drive.
 
Did you know that volunteering for the TV drive can help your company, group or club gain recognition in the community? Each group that brings 7 or more volunteers to answer the phones during the drive will be recognized by the on-air talent with a short description of the group and their logo will be shown on the screen. Snacks and drinks will be provided. What a great way to get some deserved recognition while volunteering your time at WXXI!

The TV Drive Is Coming Up Soon - A Great Opportunity For Your Group Or Club to Get Involved As WXXI Volunteers

The Winter TV Membership Drive will begin on November 28 and continue to December 16. WXXI will be presenting many great shows and specials during the drive.

Did you know that the TV drive can help your group or club gain recognition in the community? Each group that brings 5 or more volunteers to answer the phones during the drive will be recognized by the on-air talent with a short description of the group and their logo will be shown on the screen. What a great way to get some deserved recognition while volunteering your time at WXXI.

What A Summer!

This summer was certainly "eventful" for WXXI, their staff and the volunteers. We had events of all kinds: Festivals, On Stage live concerts, Speaking of Women's Health, the Open House in September and many more.

It's Been Too Long!

It has been too long since I have added some content to the volunteer blog. No excuses except a bit of vacation and some down time due a plain old fashioned cold.

It has also been too long for you, the reader who has been considering becoming a WXXI volunteer, to come forth and sign up. I know it is hard to decide upon which of the many places you should be giving your valuable time, so let us help you with that decision! Give one of our membership and volunteer personnel a call at (585) 258-0200 and schedule a visit to WXXI. Mention that you are considering becoming a volunteer. You will get a personal tour of the facilities and an introduction to the many facets of volunteering at WXXI.

The May Radio Drive

The May Radio Drive is nearly upon us! We need your input as to what time slots you would like to work. The schedule is below. Please check your calendar, select the dates and times you want and give Judy Cutaia a call at (585) 258-0255. Judy's line is busy? Call the membership number (585) 258-0200 and give the information to Jane, Dawn, Carolyn, Sharon or any of the wonderful WXXI staff.

Volunteering for Fun and Profit

This entry is for those readers who may not be a WXXI volunteer, have read the information about volunteering on the WXXI web site, but still need to a little push before you rush off to send in that volunteer application.

Yes, it is true that volunteers have fun while we are performing our various duties. Whether it is answering telephones, stuffing envelopes, greeting visitors at one of our many events or guiding a tour through our beautiful facilities.

Welcome to The First Volunteer Blog Entry

Thanks to all the staff at WXXI for agreeing to let me set up this volunteer blog. This blog will have many purposes, the main one being to inform all of our volunteers about upcoming events, what volunteer jobs we need to fill and general news regarding our volunteer family.

I really mean "family" because if you were at the Volunteer Recognition Dinner last night, it felt like family. Lots of kind words from the WXXI staff and plenty of remarks from the volunteers about how wonderful an evening it was.

Our thanks to Judy Cutaia and all of the Pink Ladies, who worked so hard to treat us so well.

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