Opportunities From: KBOO Community Radio

Volunteer: Voice an On-Air Announcement: McMenamins - Kerosene Dream

Lend your voice to record the promo script below!

*Please be sure to select "RSVP" to let us know you are taking on this opportunity

Scripts:Script 1: "Support for KBOO comes from its members, and from McMenamins, presenting the Kerosene Dream Annual Reunion Show at the Mission Theater on Saturday, February 28th. Tickets and info available at mission theater pdx dot com." Script 2: "Support for KBOO comes from its members, and from McMenamins, presenting the Kerosene Dream Annual Reunion Show at the Mission Theater tonight at 8pm. Tickets and info available at mission theater pdx dot com."



Recording Details

If you can, please place your completed audio in this folder: Promo Audio Submitted by the deadline: 1/26/26 If you are unable to access the folder, you can email your audio file to Engagement@kboo.org Accepted file types: WAV, FLAC, or MP3Promos should not exceed 45 seconds ideally
Please make sure to watch your levels, so your voice doesn't clipAccording to FCC regulations, music beds are NOT allowed in underwriting promos


Where and how to record your promo:
If you have taken Introduction to Studio Production, you can check out a production studio (by email volunteer@kboo.org) and record/mix your promo at the station in a production studio!

You may also produce the promo remotely if you wish! If you don't have any equipment, a smartphone with a basic recording app works just fine, but please be mindful of audio quality.

Pro Tip for recording at home: Record in a dense space, surrounding yourself with blankets and pillows can help absorb reverb and white noise. Closets usually work great for this! You can also place a sock over your phone speaker to act as a pop filter.

Department: On-air Programming

Lend your voice to record the promo script below!

*Please be sure to select "RSVP" to let us know you are taking on this opportunity

Scripts:Script 1: "Support for KBOO comes from its members, and from McMenamins, presenting the Kerosene Dream Annual Reunion Show at the Mission Theater on Saturday, February 28th. Tickets and info available at mission theater pdx dot com." Script 2: "Support for KBOO comes from its members, and from McMenamins, presenting the Kerosene Dream Annual Reunion Show at the Mission Theater tonight at 8pm. Tickets and info available at mission theater pdx dot com."



Recording Details

If you can, please place your completed audio in this folder: Promo Audio Submitted by the deadline: 1/26/26 If you are unable to access the folder, you can email your audio file to Engagement@kboo.org Accepted file types: WAV, FLAC, or MP3Promos should not exceed 45 seconds ideally
Please make sure to watch your levels, so your voice doesn't clipAccording to FCC regulations, music beds are NOT allowed in underwriting promos


Where and how to record your promo:
If you have taken Introduction to Studio Production, you can check out a production studio (by email volunteer@kboo.org) and record/mix your promo at the station in a production studio!

You may also produce the promo remotely if you wish! If you don't have any equipment, a smartphone with a basic recording app works just fine, but please be mindful of audio quality.

Pro Tip for recording at home: Record in a dense space, surrounding yourself with blankets and pillows can help absorb reverb and white noise. Closets usually work great for this! You can also place a sock over your phone speaker to act as a pop filter.

Department: On-air Programming

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 97214

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Voice an On-Air Announcement: Development & Events Committee Meeting February 2026

Lend your voice to record the on-air announcement script below

*Please be sure to select "RSVP" to let us know you are taking on this opportunity!


Dev & Events Committee Meeting Rescheduled Feb 2026 Script: Kay Boo Community Radio holds open meetings concerning the operations and programming of Kay Boo, in accordance with requirements of the Communications Act of 1934, and certification requirements of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Information about Kay Boo Community Radio's open meeting policy is available at our website at Kay Boo dot FM. This month's Development and Events Committee meeting will be held on Monday, February 9th, at 5 PM. The meeting will be held at 20 South East 8th Avenue in Portland and online through a public video conference. A public link and phone number to attend the meeting virtually can be found on our website at Kay Boo dot FM. Please visit our website to verify if a meeting is being held. ---

Recording Details

If you can, please place your completed audio in this folder: Promo Audio Submitted by the deadline: 1/26/2026The duration must be under 45 seconds. If you are unable to access the folder, you can email your audio file to program@kboo.org Accepted file types: WAV, FLAC, or MP3 Please be sure to watch your levels, so your voice doesn't clip. We may not be able to use your recording if the audio quality is poor. If you are capable of adding a music bed, we deeply appreciate it! If not, no worries. We can seek support from an editing volunteer after you submit your voicing clip.

Where and how to record your promo:

If you have taken Introduction to Studio Production, you may check out a production studio (by email volunteer@kboo.org) and record/mix your promo at the station in a production studio! This is recommended for best sound quality.

You may also produce the spot remotely if you wish! If you don't have any equipment, a smartphone with a basic recording app is sufficient, so long as you're mindful with your recording set up.

Tips for recording at home: Record in a dense space, surrounding yourself with blankets and pillows can help absorb reverb and white noise. Closets usually work great for this! You can also place a sock over your phone speaker to act as a pop filter. If your voice sounds distorted, try moving a little bit further from the recording device and try to project your voice more. If you have loud appliances or devices that are producing a hum nearby, you may want to unplug them while you record.

Department: On-air Programming

Lend your voice to record the on-air announcement script below

*Please be sure to select "RSVP" to let us know you are taking on this opportunity!


Dev & Events Committee Meeting Rescheduled Feb 2026 Script: Kay Boo Community Radio holds open meetings concerning the operations and programming of Kay Boo, in accordance with requirements of the Communications Act of 1934, and certification requirements of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Information about Kay Boo Community Radio's open meeting policy is available at our website at Kay Boo dot FM. This month's Development and Events Committee meeting will be held on Monday, February 9th, at 5 PM. The meeting will be held at 20 South East 8th Avenue in Portland and online through a public video conference. A public link and phone number to attend the meeting virtually can be found on our website at Kay Boo dot FM. Please visit our website to verify if a meeting is being held. ---

Recording Details

If you can, please place your completed audio in this folder: Promo Audio Submitted by the deadline: 1/26/2026The duration must be under 45 seconds. If you are unable to access the folder, you can email your audio file to program@kboo.org Accepted file types: WAV, FLAC, or MP3 Please be sure to watch your levels, so your voice doesn't clip. We may not be able to use your recording if the audio quality is poor. If you are capable of adding a music bed, we deeply appreciate it! If not, no worries. We can seek support from an editing volunteer after you submit your voicing clip.

Where and how to record your promo:

If you have taken Introduction to Studio Production, you may check out a production studio (by email volunteer@kboo.org) and record/mix your promo at the station in a production studio! This is recommended for best sound quality.

You may also produce the spot remotely if you wish! If you don't have any equipment, a smartphone with a basic recording app is sufficient, so long as you're mindful with your recording set up.

Tips for recording at home: Record in a dense space, surrounding yourself with blankets and pillows can help absorb reverb and white noise. Closets usually work great for this! You can also place a sock over your phone speaker to act as a pop filter. If your voice sounds distorted, try moving a little bit further from the recording device and try to project your voice more. If you have loud appliances or devices that are producing a hum nearby, you may want to unplug them while you record.

Department: On-air Programming

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 97214

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Too Much Information Board Operator

We're looking for someone to board op for our Tuesday morning talk block show Too Much Information with Abe and Traci. It is a weekly call-in show that airs from 8am to 9am but you will come in to set up at 7:30am.

The show runs a little different than our other call-ins as the hosts call in themselves, so you may have to come in to get taught how to have them on the same line so they can take calls. Additionally, you'll have to touch base with the hosts on the best way to communicate with them during the show as you won't be able to use the Talk Back button on the board.

FCC Basics, Board Op Training and confidence using the phone/telos are prerequisites for this opportunity.

Department: On-air Programming

We're looking for someone to board op for our Tuesday morning talk block show Too Much Information with Abe and Traci. It is a weekly call-in show that airs from 8am to 9am but you will come in to set up at 7:30am.

The show runs a little different than our other call-ins as the hosts call in themselves, so you may have to come in to get taught how to have them on the same line so they can take calls. Additionally, you'll have to touch base with the hosts on the best way to communicate with them during the show as you won't be able to use the Talk Back button on the board.

FCC Basics, Board Op Training and confidence using the phone/telos are prerequisites for this opportunity.

Department: On-air Programming

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97214

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Produce an Evergreen

In broadcasting an “Evergreen,” refers to a prerecorded audio piece that is always good for broadcast, because there are no references to dates, times, current events, weather, seasonal membership drive pitches, etc. Nothing that could make the piece sound like a rebroadcast.

One big way you can help out in the programming department is to produce Evergreen AudioPilots or Radiozines!
AudioPilots/Radiozines are one-off pieces of programming or even limited series that are plugged in during open timeslots on the air schedule. AudioPilots encompass DJ sets, radio theater, comedy, sonic art, poetry, and all things music, arts, and culture. Radiozines are public affairs centered, meaning the format is talk radio. This might look like interviews and panel discussions.

AudioPilots and Radiozines don't have to be evergreen or prerecorded, but when they are, it adds to our library of back-up programming. We can then rely on them in an emergency. If you're only interested in producing timely content, that's great too! Every bit of programming makes a difference. You can learn more about AudioPilots and Radiozines here and keep an eye out for "On-Air Shift" needs here on Galaxy. In many ways, these two volunteer needs overlap. In fact, you can edit an evergreen version of most on-air shifts you produce or even shows produced by others.

File Specifications for Evergreens:

Accepted File Types: WAV, FLAC, MP3

Include a Legal ID in the opening remarks, as well as at the top of every hour "K-B-O-O Portland"

Longer files should be broken into 1-hour segments (this allows more flexibility when scheduling)

Resets and back announcing should occur at minimum every 15 - 30 minutes

File Duration:

Radiozines should either be 28 minutes or 58 minutes

AudioPilots can be multiple hours long and rounded to the hour (60 minute segments)

The last 5 minutes of music/culture programming should be music only. All closing remarks should be completed by the 55-minute mark in the file. This is to account for the file potentially being cut off at the end of the timeslot by the announcements at the top of the hour.

Submit the audio to thisgoogle form, with the following naming convention:

YYYY_MM_DD EVERGREEN Audiopilot/radiozine description (clean/explicit) - Your Name

i.e. 2024_07_28 EVERGREEN AudioPilot Hip Hop Soul Music (Explicit) - DJ Jazzy Jeff

i.e. 2024_11_01 EVERGREEN Radiozine Interview with Jane Doe (Clean) - Joe Schmoe

We appreciate all genres and topics!

At this time we have a high need for: poetry, radio theater, comedy, hiphop, reggae, world music, literature, and music and/or public affairs in spanish.

When your evergreen is scheduled for broadcast, program staff will notify you!

Prerequisites: FCC Legal Training

*Basic audio editing knowledge is required.
*You are welcome to edit from home or by checking out a production studio at the station.


Department: On-air Programming

In broadcasting an “Evergreen,” refers to a prerecorded audio piece that is always good for broadcast, because there are no references to dates, times, current events, weather, seasonal membership drive pitches, etc. Nothing that could make the piece sound like a rebroadcast.

One big way you can help out in the programming department is to produce Evergreen AudioPilots or Radiozines!
AudioPilots/Radiozines are one-off pieces of programming or even limited series that are plugged in during open timeslots on the air schedule. AudioPilots encompass DJ sets, radio theater, comedy, sonic art, poetry, and all things music, arts, and culture. Radiozines are public affairs centered, meaning the format is talk radio. This might look like interviews and panel discussions.

AudioPilots and Radiozines don't have to be evergreen or prerecorded, but when they are, it adds to our library of back-up programming. We can then rely on them in an emergency. If you're only interested in producing timely content, that's great too! Every bit of programming makes a difference. You can learn more about AudioPilots and Radiozines here and keep an eye out for "On-Air Shift" needs here on Galaxy. In many ways, these two volunteer needs overlap. In fact, you can edit an evergreen version of most on-air shifts you produce or even shows produced by others.

File Specifications for Evergreens:

Accepted File Types: WAV, FLAC, MP3

Include a Legal ID in the opening remarks, as well as at the top of every hour "K-B-O-O Portland"

Longer files should be broken into 1-hour segments (this allows more flexibility when scheduling)

Resets and back announcing should occur at minimum every 15 - 30 minutes

File Duration:

Radiozines should either be 28 minutes or 58 minutes

AudioPilots can be multiple hours long and rounded to the hour (60 minute segments)

The last 5 minutes of music/culture programming should be music only. All closing remarks should be completed by the 55-minute mark in the file. This is to account for the file potentially being cut off at the end of the timeslot by the announcements at the top of the hour.

Submit the audio to thisgoogle form, with the following naming convention:

YYYY_MM_DD EVERGREEN Audiopilot/radiozine description (clean/explicit) - Your Name

i.e. 2024_07_28 EVERGREEN AudioPilot Hip Hop Soul Music (Explicit) - DJ Jazzy Jeff

i.e. 2024_11_01 EVERGREEN Radiozine Interview with Jane Doe (Clean) - Joe Schmoe

We appreciate all genres and topics!

At this time we have a high need for: poetry, radio theater, comedy, hiphop, reggae, world music, literature, and music and/or public affairs in spanish.

When your evergreen is scheduled for broadcast, program staff will notify you!

Prerequisites: FCC Legal Training

*Basic audio editing knowledge is required.
*You are welcome to edit from home or by checking out a production studio at the station.


Department: On-air Programming

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Add Music Bedding to Promos

Lend your audio editing skills to mix an on-air announcement!
Help out your fellow volunteers by adding a music bed underneath their voice recording.

This opportunity is on-going. The Program Director will reach out to you by email when there is a promo that needs to be mixed.

Recording Details

If you can, please place the completed audio in this folder: Promo Audio Submitted. If you are unable to do so, you can email your file to Program@kboo.org Accepted file types: WAV, FLAC, or MP3 Try to find the sweet spot with the music bed. We don't want it to overpower the voice but also not too faint.

Where and how to record your promo:

If you have taken Introduction to Studio Production, you can checkout a production studio (by email volunteer@kboo.org) and mix the promo at the station in a production studio!

You may also edit from home! If you don't have editing software at home, we recommend using Audacity! It is free and open-source.
If you want to help with opportunity but don't know how to edit audio, not a problem! Please contact Program@kboo.org to schedule an Introduction to Audio Editing Training (We'll be using Audacity in the training).

If you wish to voice AND mix your own promos, please also sign up for "Voice On-Air Announcements" opportunity.

Please email Program@kboo.org with any questions.

Department: On-air Programming

Lend your audio editing skills to mix an on-air announcement!
Help out your fellow volunteers by adding a music bed underneath their voice recording.

This opportunity is on-going. The Program Director will reach out to you by email when there is a promo that needs to be mixed.

Recording Details

If you can, please place the completed audio in this folder: Promo Audio Submitted. If you are unable to do so, you can email your file to Program@kboo.org Accepted file types: WAV, FLAC, or MP3 Try to find the sweet spot with the music bed. We don't want it to overpower the voice but also not too faint.

Where and how to record your promo:

If you have taken Introduction to Studio Production, you can checkout a production studio (by email volunteer@kboo.org) and mix the promo at the station in a production studio!

You may also edit from home! If you don't have editing software at home, we recommend using Audacity! It is free and open-source.
If you want to help with opportunity but don't know how to edit audio, not a problem! Please contact Program@kboo.org to schedule an Introduction to Audio Editing Training (We'll be using Audacity in the training).

If you wish to voice AND mix your own promos, please also sign up for "Voice On-Air Announcements" opportunity.

Please email Program@kboo.org with any questions.

Department: On-air Programming

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Audio Editing - Evergreen Versions of Archived Shows

We need your help to create  "evergreen" versions of past KBOO broadcasts!

“Evergreen,” means a broadcast piece that is always good for broadcast, because there are no references to dates, times, current events, weather, seasonal membership drive pitches, etc. Nothing that would indicate that the audio is a rebroadcast. We need your help to edit out these untimely references, so the audio can be played at any time, especially in the event of an emergency!

Here are the details!

(we'll provide access to the folders linked in this document after you sign up)

This volunteer opportunity is a huge help!

If you would like to help create fresh evergreen content, we appreciate that as well! More Info here.

*Basic audio editing knowledge is required.
*You are welcome to edit from home or by checking out a production studio at the station.

Department: On-air Programming

We need your help to create  "evergreen" versions of past KBOO broadcasts!

“Evergreen,” means a broadcast piece that is always good for broadcast, because there are no references to dates, times, current events, weather, seasonal membership drive pitches, etc. Nothing that would indicate that the audio is a rebroadcast. We need your help to edit out these untimely references, so the audio can be played at any time, especially in the event of an emergency!

Here are the details!

(we'll provide access to the folders linked in this document after you sign up)

This volunteer opportunity is a huge help!

If you would like to help create fresh evergreen content, we appreciate that as well! More Info here.

*Basic audio editing knowledge is required.
*You are welcome to edit from home or by checking out a production studio at the station.

Department: On-air Programming

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 97214

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Host music program

This opportunity exists so you can log volunteer hours under this opportunity.

If you are interested in becoming a program host, please join us for Programmer Orientation to learn more about the programming department and what it takes to have a show at KBOO!

When you're ready you can apply for a program here.

Department: On-air Programming

This opportunity exists so you can log volunteer hours under this opportunity.

If you are interested in becoming a program host, please join us for Programmer Orientation to learn more about the programming department and what it takes to have a show at KBOO!

When you're ready you can apply for a program here.

Department: On-air Programming

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No