Opportunity Details
Volunteer to be a WGBH TV Pledge Operator
Public television’s next pledge drive is happening this March 2015. We could use your assistance as a Pledge Operator to support this very important endeavor. You'll also be exposed to the behind-the-scenes work that goes into a typical live studio production.
We could use your help as a Pledge Operator:
Sunday, March 1, (Shift: 4:30-11:30pm): Programs to be aired include Angels Sing: Libera in America, Tower of Power, and WGBH Talking Downton (15 Volunteers Needed).
Tuesday, March 10, (Shift: 4:30-10:30pm): Programs to be aired include Yoga Easing Pain, Yoga for Arthritis, and Father Brown: Saving Souls. Peggy Cappy will be here LIVE in the studio (15 Volunteers Needed).
Pledge Operators answer phones and record pledges of support from donors as part of WGBH's fundraising drives.
Qualifications
• Excellent customer service skills and friendly disposition
• Strong command of the English language
• Ability to speak loudly and clearly over the telephone
• Capacity to hear callers over the phone with ease
• Experience using a laptop computer and basic data entry skills
Time commitment
TV pledge shifts typically range from 6-7 hours. You must be available for the entire shift in order to volunteer, and be comfortable sittign for 2-3 hours at a time. All shifts include time for dinner and training. WGBH is unable to accommodate late arrivals and/or early departures.
Please note: This is an express interest opportunity. When you click "express interest" below, you will be contacting WGBH, Boston Cares' partner organization on this project, directly. They will manage communication before and after the project, and the volunteer group day-of. Boston Cares cannot verify attendance for express interest opportunities. If you need to have your hours verified, please coordinate directly with the contact listed below.
We could use your help as a Pledge Operator:
Sunday, March 1, (Shift: 4:30-11:30pm): Programs to be aired include Angels Sing: Libera in America, Tower of Power, and WGBH Talking Downton (15 Volunteers Needed).
Tuesday, March 10, (Shift: 4:30-10:30pm): Programs to be aired include Yoga Easing Pain, Yoga for Arthritis, and Father Brown: Saving Souls. Peggy Cappy will be here LIVE in the studio (15 Volunteers Needed).
Pledge Operators answer phones and record pledges of support from donors as part of WGBH's fundraising drives.
Qualifications
• Excellent customer service skills and friendly disposition
• Strong command of the English language
• Ability to speak loudly and clearly over the telephone
• Capacity to hear callers over the phone with ease
• Experience using a laptop computer and basic data entry skills
Time commitment
TV pledge shifts typically range from 6-7 hours. You must be available for the entire shift in order to volunteer, and be comfortable sittign for 2-3 hours at a time. All shifts include time for dinner and training. WGBH is unable to accommodate late arrivals and/or early departures.
Please note: This is an express interest opportunity. When you click "express interest" below, you will be contacting WGBH, Boston Cares' partner organization on this project, directly. They will manage communication before and after the project, and the volunteer group day-of. Boston Cares cannot verify attendance for express interest opportunities. If you need to have your hours verified, please coordinate directly with the contact listed below.
Arts & Culture
Families, Low-income Communities
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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