Volunteer Friends of Eight

The Volunteer Friends of Eight are dedicated community volunteers with diverse cultural, economic, and work backgrounds. They assist Eight with their time, talent and service. The Volunteer Friends are committed to the support and growth of the station, and are a vital part of fundraising and outreach activities. Volunteers participate in Membership Drives, the Cronkite-Eight Poll, Community Events, Station Tours and Office Assistance.

Becoming a Volunteer Friend is easy
We ask that you make a one year commitment to the program, and we rely on your dependability and flexibility to participate in a variety of activities. The minimum age requirement is 16 years. Civic and social groups are welcome to participate in volunteer activities.

Membership Drives
Participating in Eight’s most important fundraising activity is enjoyable and easy. Membership drives are held throughout the year.

• Telephone Operators take calls from viewers wishing to pledge financial support to Eight. The pledge shifts are approximately 5 hours long and are held on weekends and weekday evenings. A short training session is conducted prior to each shift.
• Hosts/Food Captains set up refreshments and food donated by restaurants.
• Captains assist with training and answer questions for the phone operators during the shift.

Community Events
Volunteers act as greeters and hosts to represent Eight at social, fundraising and educational events held throughout the year. Eight’s events include: ASU Homecoming, ASU Family Fun Day, Corks and Canvas, Arizona Book Festival, and Ready to Learn workshops.

Tour Guides
Groups of all ages and interests contact Eight to arrange a tour of the station. Volunteers receive training about KAET’s history and the latest technology currently in use. A tour takes about an hour and provides a look at the control room and studios.

Office Assistance
Occasionally, volunteers assist with stuffing and mailing letters and various office work requested by Eight staff.

Group Participation
It’s always fun when groups participate in volunteer events. Get your group involved today!

Contact Caryl Jonas
at 480.965.9685 or caryl.jonas@asu.edu