WQPT | Volunteering

A tradition of commitment to WQPT and public television
Throughout our history, volunteers and WQPT have enjoyed a rich and rewarding partnership. Our first small group of volunteers summoned up the resources and support to create WQPT in 1983.

Today, our volunteers continue to make a valuable contribution to the station. Volunteers assist our staff in the WQPT offices, helping out at our events, community outreach activities, and help with our membership campaigns.
We simply could not provide you the outstanding programming and services we
do without their dedication and support.

Like our founding group of volunteers, our current volunteers share a common commitment to WQPT and to help bring public television to our entire community. They also share a belief that WQPT plays an essential role in the educational and cultural life in our communities here in the Mississippi River valley. Each and every volunteer brings a unique contribution to WQPT.

"Becoming a volunteer at WQPT is a wonderful way for me to support the station. The other volunteers are fun and enthusiastic. I'm glad to be part of a group that cares about the community and our future."

"The staff and volunteers at WQPT are like one big family. I've extended mine by joining the WQPT family."

"Helping WQPT, I'm able to help impact the lives of so many. Various educational programs truly make a difference in the Quad Cities. It's much more than just TV, WQPT is a valuable jewel for all of our communities."

We're pleased to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities at our events. You're sure to find something of interest, from Brew Ha-Ha to Champagne on the Rocks, and a variety of offerings in the WQPT offices in Moline. E-mail Bea Brasel our Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator for more information,
or call 309/796-2424.

Volunteering at Events
Champagne on The Rocks
Taste of the Quad Cities
John Deere Classic
WQPT at the Ballpark
Reading Adventures
Brew Ha Ha
Various Children Events
Pledge Drives
and much more!

Assisting WQPT staff members is yet another great way and valuable way to get involved. We offer a variety of opportunities:

Bulk Mailing Group: (occasional weekdays, 9:00 am): Help prepare the mailing
of our monthly program guide, membership mailings, etc.

WQPT/PBS Ambassadors: This program is an opportunity for college students to represent public television at a variety of events throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Learn more about WQPT/PBS Ambassadors.

Office Help: (weekdays/daytime): Answer phones, make phone calls, or help
with photocopying, faxing, typing, mailing projects, or other office activites.

Photography: Catch them smiling when you snap photos at WQPT special events!

Membership Campagins/Pledge Drives: Answer phones (individually or coordinate a group), donate food, request food donations, greet volunteers, provide volunteer phone training, organize and distribute pitch cards for pledge talent, or help with behind-the-scenes activities such as camera work or paperwork.

If you have a volunteer idea that we haven't thought of—give us a call at
309/796-2424 or e-mail us and let us know—we're open to new ideas.

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