VOLUNTEER | MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

What is a Membership Drive?

A membership drive is an important fundraising mechanism for Wisconsin Public Television. During select times over the course of the year, WPT airs special programming designed to raise funds for the station. Viewers can call in to make a contribution and our enthusiastic WPT volunteers are waiting to collect their information using a basic computer software program.

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Online registration will open in January.

Have questions?
E-mail us at volunteer@wpt.org.
Call us at 608-265-4436

Bucky at the Membership Drive
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

Why Volunteer?

  • A fun and easy way to give back to the community.
  • Show your support for public broadcasting.
  • Meet new people.
  • Enjoy tasty food donated by local businesses.
  • Earn service hours for your school or club.
  • Get a behind-the-scenes peek at live television production.
Membership Drive volunteer

Your Gift of Time Makes a Difference

Almost 1,000 volunteers every year help us raise funds to support programming and educational initiatives at WPT. In fact, thanks to our volunteers, membership dollars make up almost 30 percent of our annual budget. What an amazing accomplishment!

Auction Volunteers

Group Membership Drive Volunteers

Businesses, professional groups, social clubs, and campus and high school groups are welcome!  A great team-building activity for your organization. Volunteer with your group.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE JOBS
 

Volunteers at workPhone bank: Take calls from eager WPT supporters and enter their pledges into a computer.

Refreshment Host: Serve food to hungry volunteer workers and keep the volunteer lounge organized.

Shift Coordinators: Train and supervise phone bank volunteers.  This is a great leadership position for people with prior phone bank experience.  To learn more, please contact the volunteer program staff. 

 
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE FAQ
 

Current Volunteers PDF
Download our Information Sheet for additional details about volunteering.

Volunteers at workWhat types of shifts are available?
Weeknights or weekends, we have plenty of options available for you: 

Weeknights:
6:45 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Weekends:
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

What type of time commitment is involved?
Shifts are approximately four hours, and include training and refreshments.

What is the minimum age to volunteer?
The minimum age to volunteer at the phone bank is 16.

LOCATION
 
map of Vilas Hall 

When and where are WPT membership drives held?

Our fundraising drives are held four times a year in March, May, August and December.

Our fundraising drives take place at the WPT Studios in Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. 

Google Map to Vilas Hall


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