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Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News anchors read the newscast on air. When the show is pre-recorded, anchors edit the newscast on a short deadline so it can air. Their work can be done with borrowed equipment at home, or in the studio. News anchors build their on mic and voicing s...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

Newsroom Orientation - ONLINE @ 6:00pm PT
by KBOO News Team

An introduction the news at KBOO. Click to join meeting

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

FCC Basics: Legal Issues in Radio - ONLINE @ 3:00pm PT
by On-air Programming

This class teaches volunteers what can & can’t be said on the air according to the FCC, IRS, & KBOO Policies. Volunteers will learn some brief history on the FCC and various regulations, such as Indecencies, Obscenities, Slander/Libel, Payola/Plugola, and more. This training is remote via Zoom. If you are going to be more than 5 minut...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Programmer Orientation - ONLINE @ 2:30pm PT
by On-air Programming

This class is the next step for volunteers who have had a program proposal approved. Learn what it takes to be a programmer at KBOO.This training is Online Only: Click to join virtual meeting

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Board of Directors Recruitment Info Session - ONLINE @ 6:00pm PT
by Board of Directors and Committees

KBOO elections for 2023-2024 are coming up in September and the Board of Directors is recruiting new members.   The Nominating Committee will hold virtual informational meetings in March.   BIPOC persons are especially encouraged to join.   Do you have previous board experience? Have you demonstrated expert fundraising skills? Do y...

Public Affairs Orientation - ONLINE @ 1:00pm PT
by On-air Programming

Learn about how to create or run your own talk show (Public Affairs programming), how to delve in topics, expand your opinion, and conduct dialogues that can be educational and informative to the community at large. Learn about the Public Affairs standards that are upheld at KBOO, as well as how to choose a topic of interest and make use of it in o...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

KBOO is live broadcasting the Blues Carnaval Rhythm and Rio show benefiting Health Care for All Oregon and featuring Norman Sylvester and Bloco Alegria at the Aladdin Theater! We are looking for a few volunteers to meet at the station and help move e...

KBOO is live broadcasting the Blues Carnaval Rhythm and Rio show benefiting Health Care for All Oregon and featuring Norman Sylvester and Bloco Alegria! We are looking for an Airroom Board Operator to switch from regular programming to the live remot...

KBOO is live broadcasting the Blues Carnaval Rhythm and Rio show benefiting Health Care for All Oregon and featuring Norman Sylvester and Bloco Alegria at the Aladdin Theater! We are looking for a Producer to signal to the anchors when to go live and...

KBOO is live broadcasting the Blues Carnaval Rhythm and Rio show benefiting Health Care for All Oregon and featuring Norman Sylvester and Bloco Alegria at the Aladdin Theater! We are looking for an engineer to run the sound board, monitor levels, com...

KBOO is live broadcasting the Blues Carnaval Rhythm and Rio show benefiting Health Care for All Oregon and featuring Norman Sylvester and Bloco Alegria at the Aladdin Theater! We are looking for an experienced live anchor to read promos and interview...

News Writing for Radio - ONLINE @ 6:00pm PT
by KBOO News Team

This class discusses journalism, and how we adapt and synthesize news copy for radio. We will go over what to do and what not to do when adapting our writing for an audio medium. This class is a requirement for KBOO News volunteers.  Click to join meeting

We're looking to get more people trained to be Public Affairs board ops and have a few opportunities to do so! More Talk Radio, with Cecil Prescod airs every Monday from 8am to 9am. Please, arrive at the station at 7:30am for the shift. Your first sh...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News anchors read the newscast on air. When the show is pre-recorded, anchors edit the newscast on a short deadline so it can air. Their work can be done with borrowed equipment at home, or in the studio. News anchors build their on mic and voicing s...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, APANO and APANO CUF are excited to present: Voices of Change Celebration: Roots of Resilience on May 16, 2024 from 5:30-8:30pm and KBOO is broadcasting live! We are looking for a few volunteers ...

In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, APANO and APANO CUF are excited to present: Voices of Change Celebration: Roots of Resilience on May 16, 2024 from 5:30-8:30pm and KBOO is broadcasting live! "Our Voices of Change annual fundrai...

In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, APANO and APANO CUF are excited to present: Voices of Change Celebration: Roots of Resilience on May 16, 2024 from 5:30-8:30pm and KBOO is broadcasting live! "Our Voices of Change annual fundrai...

In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, APANO and APANO CUF are excited to present: Voices of Change Celebration: Roots of Resilience on May 16, 2024 from 5:30-8:30pm and KBOO is broadcasting live! "Our Voices of Change annual fundrai...

In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, APANO and APANO CUF are excited to present: Voices of Change Celebration: Roots of Resilience on May 16, 2024 from 5:30-8:30pm and KBOO is broadcasting live! "Our Voices of Change annual fundrai...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

We're looking to get more people trained to be Public Affairs board ops and have a few opportunities to do so! More Talk Radio, with Cecil Prescod airs every Monday from 8am to 9am. Please, arrive at the station at 7:30am for the shift. Your first sh...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Board of Directors Recruitment Info Session - ONLINE @ 5:00pm PT
by Board of Directors and Committees

KBOO elections for 2023-2024 are coming up in September and the Board of Directors is recruiting new members.   The Nominating Committee will hold virtual informational meetings in March.   BIPOC persons are especially encouraged to join.   Do you have previous board experience? Have you demonstrated expert fundraising skills? Do y...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

Board of Directors Recruitment Info Session - ONLINE @ 6:00pm PT
by Board of Directors and Committees

KBOO elections for 2023-2024 are coming up in September and the Board of Directors is recruiting new members.   The Nominating Committee will hold virtual informational meetings in March.   BIPOC persons are especially encouraged to join.   Do you have previous board experience? Have you demonstrated expert fundraising skills? Do y...

News Editing in Audacity - ONLINE @ 11:30am PT
by KBOO News Team

This class is for news volunteers. We will be replicating a more advanced editing style in Audacity, with interstitial pieces and music transitions for emphasis. Even if you're familiar with these edits in Audition, you may want to learn how to do it in Audacity! If you don't have any editing experience, check out our Introduction to Audio Editing ...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

The News Board Operator runs the show, managing the live anchors, clips, and music. They also collaborate with the Producer and the Anchors to ensure the show runs on time.  This is a difficult type of board operation, so if you're interested and ha...

We're looking to get more people trained to be Public Affairs board ops and have a few opportunities to do so! More Talk Radio, with Cecil Prescod airs every Monday from 8am to 9am. Please, arrive at the station at 7:30am for the shift. Your first sh...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News anchors read the newscast on air. When the show is pre-recorded, anchors edit the newscast on a short deadline so it can air. Their work can be done with borrowed equipment at home, or in the studio. News anchors build their on mic and voicing s...

Introduction to Studio Production @ 2:00pm PT
by On-air Programming

Learn your way around the KBOO Studios, how to use a mixing board, a microphone and an audio source, how to do a phone interview, and how to use our production facilities. This is the very first production training you should take. Pre-Requisite: FCC Basics This training is in-person at the station.

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

News anchors read the newscast on air. When the show is pre-recorded, anchors edit the newscast on a short deadline so it can air. Their work can be done with borrowed equipment at home, or in the studio. News anchors build their on mic and voicing s...

Board Op Training @ 6:00pm PT
by On-air Programming

Learn the skills to have a live show at KBOO! Azia will take you through all of the facets of operating the board, using the phone, interacting with our automation system, among other things. Please take the FCC Basics and Intro to Studio Production classes before signing up for Board Op Training. Pre-requisite: Intro to Studio Production, FCC Basi...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...

Producers are experienced news reporters who are tasked with organizing the news production process and the newscast itself. They edit the writing of other reporters, pull syndicated audio clips and organize the runsheet for the show so the newscast ...

News Writers commit to writing at least 2 readers per day. They find pitches on the Daily Pitch spreadsheet, consult at least 3 sources, and synthesize the information for the headline news part of the KBOO Evening News.  When finished, readers shou...

Welcome visitors to KBOO. Answer the phone, forward calls, and check messages. Keep the lobby tidy. And more! No experience necessary. Nate, the Volunteer Coordinator, will train you on your first shift. There is a Reception Manual you can review, th...