Become a WGXC Volunteer
WGXC is made possible by hard-working volunteers. There are many ways to get involved. Here are some:
Come to a Monthly Volunteer MeetingMonthly WGXC volunteer gatherings at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at WGXC Hudson studio, 704 Columbia St., Hudson. E-mail Kaya Weidman at kaya [at] wgxc.org for more information and general station orientation, or stop by any Monday evening, as there is always plenty to do.
Join a Volunteer CommitteeIn working to create a truly participatory radio station, it requires everyone’s participation in developing and running all the different parts of the whole organism. WGXC committees are listed to the right. Click on a committee name to see the names of people working in each specific area. Each committee is in charge of the various aspects of running the station and include WGXC staff and council members. These committees self-organize meetings, tasks and communications, and are encouraged to come to the monthly volunteer meetings.
Getting Involved On the Air and Behind the ScenesYou want to help make community radio, but don’t want to, or don’t have time to host your own show? There are many ways to contribute to this community media project. Perhaps you could record your town meetings, or produce audio or video interviews or features about events in your town for the WGXC website or FM airwaves, help out in the office or at events. See below for details about becoming involved in WGXC.
Town RecordersWGXC volunteers can record town meetings, candidate forums, performances, workshops, lectures, and other events throughout Greene and Columbia counties to air on WGXC FM. WGXC will also train volunteers interested in producing other kinds of content and lend out equipment. Interviews, text stories, feature reports, audio and video news stories, oral histories, and other forms will be created by trained volunteers. This will allow community members to share more information about their local government, their neighbors, and issues and stories of interest. Contact Tom Roe at tom [at] wgxc.org for more information about becoming a WGXC Town Reporter or Recorder.
HostsA rotating crew of Hosts will direct on-air dialogue on WGXC's morning (6-8 and 9-11 a.m.) and afternoon (4-7 p.m.) shows. Anyone can apply to be one of the rotating Hosts, though all must get approval from WGXC Radio Council. Hosts must be trained in FCC/WGXC on-air policy. Contact Tom Roe at tom [at] wgxc.org for more information about becoming a WGXC Host.
Board OperatorsA rotating crew of Board Operators will schedule, run, and program music on WGXC's morning (6-8 and 9-11 a.m.) and afternoon (4-7 p.m.) shows. Anyone may apply to be one of the rotating Board Operators, though all must get approval from WGXC’s Programming Committee. Board Operators may contribute to the on-air dialogue, but will mostly play music, answer phone calls, run the console, and direct the Host. Board Operators must be trained in FCC/WGXC on-air policy and in technical aspects of running a Show. Contact Tom Roe at tom [at] wgxc.org for more information about becoming a WGXC Board Operator.
Youth Media MakingWe have an incredible team of young people already making radio for WGXC. We are developing trainings for youth in all facets of media: radio, blogging, audio editing, photography, journalism, social media, and more. Join the team of local teens creating an after-school radio show, called “Radio Explosion”, or start a new youth show to be aired on WGXC! Get in touch with Emily Bennison at emily [at] wgxc.org if you’re interested.
Event DocumentationAre you a photographer, or video maker? WGXC needs talented and trainable people to document the events we are co-presenting throughout Greene and Columbia counties. Contribute and reach thousands of viewers/listeners through the WGXC website, where visual documentation will be featured.
FundraisingHelp with on-air pledge drives, building membership, researching grants, and organizing benefit events.
FacilitiesWe need volunteers skilled in carpentry, painting, electronic repair, sound, wiring, and other hands-on capacities to complete our studios in Catskill, Cairo, and Hudson. Our Hudson studio is nearing completion, but there’s still more to do before we get on the air!
Volunteer Committees
Click on a category below for a list of participating volunteers. Contact Kaya Weidman at kaya [at] wgxc.org for more information about how to get involved.Council Development
Design
Facilities
Finance
Fundraising
Membership
News
Outreach
Programming
Technical
Training/PSAs
Underwriting
Youth
(Attendees at the WGXC/Prometheus Radio Project Station Barnraising make cables and radio.)
Get involved!
Contact Kaya Weidman:
kaya [at] wgxc.org
774-994-1686 (cell)
