Volunteer Hours

It is the responsibility of announcers to find volunteer activities and log their hours. KPSU will base who gets a show, and who keeps a show, based in part on volunteerism. All contracted DJs must earn a minimum ten (10) volunteer hours per term, and submit them online through the KPSU website. Failing to complete ten volunteer hours per term is a strike-worthy offense for the respective announcer.

Items that do not count as volunteer hours:

1. Broadcasting your regularly scheduled program.
2. Showing up one hour before your show.
3. Attending General Meetings (these are mandatory).
4. Getting required underwriting (if you are a community member).
5. Promoting your own radio program.

Items that count as volunteer hours, but are not limited to the following:

1. Substituting for other KPSU programs.
2. Getting underwriting (if you are a PSU student).
3. Attending/organizing specific KPSU project meetings.
4. Helping with any cleaning and/or station maintenance.
5. Training an apprentice.
6. Hosting a daytime (internet/FM signal) radio hour
7. Becoming active and involved in the KPSU Editorial Team (kpsueditorial@gmail.com)
8. Lending a hand in any KPSU Departments (Music, Production, Programming, Volunteer, Development, Promotions, Tech or Web).
9. Creating a KPSU-related project that benefits the station.

If you need help meeting your hours every term, please consult our Volunteer Director (volunteer@KPSU.org), or seek out a staff member and ask them for projects you can help with. Never accept, "I don't have anything for you right now." There is always something that needs to be done at the station. If a particular staff member is not helpful in helping you meet your volunteer hours, please contact the station manager immediately (manager@kpsu.org).

Additionally, there will be a 3-ring binder in the lobby (or obtained from the Volunteer Director) that will feature an updated list of possible volunteer activities and this list will maintained in a special section on KPSU.ORG