VOLUNTEERING COMMITMENT
Ready to rock with us? Great. Just a few warm-up notes before we go live.
Love music? Dig community vibes? Got some skills and a good attitude?
We want you on the PRP.FM squad!
We’re Portland’s nonprofit, listener-powered alternative to commercial radio—and we’re on the lookout for fun, reliable folks to help make the magic happen behind the scenes. Whether you’re a tech wizard, social media maven, spreadsheet whisperer, or just really enthusiastic about good music and good people, there’s a place for you here.
Why volunteer with us?
-
Get an inside look at what it takes to run an award-winning community radio station
-
Be part of Portland’s vibrant music scene
-
Use your powers for good (not corporate nonsense)
-
Meet cool humans who also love music and media that actually matters
A few things to know before you dive in:
🎧 Know who we are. Learn about PRP’s roots and mission—start here with a little light reading.
🧠 Be a curious human. We love folks who are resourceful and ready to learn. Our volunteer wiki is packed with helpful info. When in doubt, start there.
💬 Be ready to communicate. We use tools like Slack (for chatting and organizing), Google Drive (for sharing stuff), and WordPress (super easy, promise).
📝 If you want to help with content (blogs, socials, podcasts, on-air stuff): Awesome! Just know there are some basic expectations. We’ll train if we can, but YouTube is your friend too.
📅 We have a team meeting every month (first Saturday at 10am, on Zoom or in-person). Try to make most of them—nine out of twelve is the goal.
📜 And yes, we have some Operating Principles. They’re like house rules. Give them a read and give us a thumbs up.
PRP Operating Principles: How We Roll
We’re all here because we believe in music, community, and creating something meaningful together. So here’s how we keep things running smoothly and respectfully around here:
🎧 Respect each other. Talk with people, not about them. We’re all doing our best—let’s keep it kind.
💛 Lead with goodwill. If something feels off, assume good intent and talk it through. We’re not into drama.
💬 Keep it constructive. Skip the snark. Small stuff? Let it go. Bigger stuff? Bring solutions to the table.
📣 Support each other. Share the love! Hype your fellow PRP’ers—on-air, online, and off. Tune in to their shows, comment, share, repeat.
🤝 Be cool online. What you say on social media reflects on the whole crew. Keep it professional and save the rants for group texts or private convos.
⏱ Give back a little extra. Got a two-hour air shift? Toss in another couple of hours helping out elsewhere each month. It takes a village.
Thanks for taking the time to get to know PRP and how we work together.
If all of this feels like your kind of jam, go ahead and click that box below and let’s get started! 🎙️💥
