Volunteer

Volunteers, with their broad range of knowledge and their dedication, play an important role in helping the museum fulfill its mission of collecting, preserving, and presenting the history of radio and television.

We invite you to join our dedicated team.

Available Positions

Archives Volunteers: Primary duties include answering phones, replying to reference questions, screening broadcast material, and assisting with clerical duties. Volunteers must be computer proficient and have an interest in radio and television history.

Administration Volunteers: The Development Department is seeking volunteers to provide clerical support and data entry for special events and direct mailings. Volunteers must be detail-oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills.

How to Apply
All volunteer positions require a one-year commitment and a minimum of 3 hours per week during the MBC hours of operation (Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Download a volunteer application or send an email to the Archives Department at archives@museum.tv.

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