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KVIE is far more than television. In fact, we don't think of ourselves as being in the business of television. Our business, rather, is really about ideas, learning, arts and culture, and citizenship. Television is simply the means by which we deliver these resources to our community.

As a public service, we profit by improving the community in which we depend for support. We succeed to the extent that our children learn, our viewers become engaged in matters that concern them, and those within our communities join together in a common cause.

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Intern & Volunteer Opportunities

Did you know KVIE Public Television volunteers donate over 33,000 hours of their time annually? Each year, KVIE relies on the support of over 5,000 individuals through volunteerism to keep KVIE running smoothly: by providing office support on a weekly basis, taking phone bank pledges during our membership drives, and helping out during our special event fundraisers.

Volunteer Application
If you would like to volunteer at KVIE, please click here to complete the Volunteer Application Form online. All potential volunteers must have an application on file in order to be considered for any position. If a volunteer match is made, we will contact you to determine your availability. Please no phone calls. We will hold your application for six months.

Individual Volunteer Opportunities
In its daily operations, KVIE counts upon support from the community. Volunteers are needed in almost every department of the station. Here are some of our current individual volunteer opportunities.

Office and Clerical:

Education Dept – assemble workshop packages, label children’s books for community distribution
Membership – excellent customer service skills, data entry, filing projects
Outreach – Spanish speaking volunteers needed for various projects
Premiums Dept – prepare mailings of pledge thank you gifts, some computer skills
Production Dept – tape logging, transcribing, building DVDs
Volunteers & Interns Dept – various data entry projects to increase volunteerism

Pledge Drive Opportunities:

Studio Production Crew – Studio Captain, Auditor, Production Assistant and Teleprompter
“Friends of KVIE” - Emergency Phone Bank volunteers help answer calls from members, sometimes very short notice is given when a booked group no-shows

Group Phone Bank Opportunities
You’ve seen the phone bank groups on TV. Have you ever wondered how you can be a part of the fun at KVIE? We are currently scheduling energetic phone bank groups for our membership pledge drives. And becoming involved is as easy as 1-2-3!

First - call or email to book a pledge date that works for your group’s schedule. See below for specific dates and time slots. Once you have booked your shift, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all of the information your group will need.
Second – start recruiting 10-12 volunteers from your friends, family and coworkers (ages 16 and older) who have experience using a computer (you do not need to be an expert). Return your completed roster of volunteer names to KVIE, or bring it with you to your scheduled shift.
Third - arrive at KVIE on your designated date and time and we’ll take you through all of the training for the telephones and computers. We’ll even provide snacks and coffee!

Fiscal Year 2011 Membership Pledge Drive Dates:

Spring Drive: March 3-16 & 26-31, 2011; April 2-4 & 9-10, 2011 (Scheduling opens January 15, 2011)
Summer Drive: June 1-12 & 25-27, 2011 (Scheduling opens April 16, 2011)
Weekday Phone Bank Shifts: 6:30pm-11:00pm
Weekend Phone Bank Shifts: 9:00am-12:30pm, 1:00pm-4:30pm, 4:15pm-8:00pm, 7:45pm-11:00pm

Phone Bank Shift times are subject to change based on programming and live events. Live events (in-studio talent/special guest) require groups of no fewer than 10. Non-live shifts can accommodate groups of 8 or more. All shifts will be shown on-air during the pledge breaks, and will receive an on-air Thank You image at the end of the scheduled shift. Groups are encouraged to wear matching shirts as appropriate.

Contact the KVIE volunteer department at (916) 641-3593 or volunteer@kvie.org to sign up your group or inquire about opportunities.

College Internship Opportunities
Internships are available as learning opportunities for students. College students must be enrolled in an accredited program in order to qualify for a KVIE Internship. These internship opportunities are a great way for you to give back to the community in an area where you have the expertise. Your life's experience, skills, knowledge, and time are valuable to us.

Internship Application Procedures:
If you would like to be considered for a college internship position, please mail or fax your resume, along with a cover letter that clearly states the intern position you are applying for, your interest in KVIE Public Television, and your contact information—including an email address. Send to:

Volunteer & Intern Department
KVIE Public Television
2030 W. El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95833
or fax to 916-929-7215
Please, no phone calls.