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CRIS VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS
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Regular Reader: A Volunteer who commits to
an ongoing reading schedule (typically weekly or
biweekly) for 90 minutes, from 2:00 - 3:30 P.M. Some programs include the reading of a single
publication, others focus on a particular topic or
theme; some include two readers who alternate back
and forth. Almost all material is read live. Regular
readers are responsible for a high quality
presentation and for finding their own substitutes
from CRIS Substitute Reader List, in
the event of an absence. Many Regular Readers
additionally opt to be a sub.
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- Permanent
Substitute Reader: A Volunteer who serves as the
#1 backup for all Regular Readers for a particular
shift, the commitment is much like the previous job,
except there is no biweekly option. By committing to
be a Permanent Sub. you agree to show up whenever
asked by a Regular Reader. The hosts may rotate you
in purposely so you can gain experience. The
permanent sub is the first in line to become a
Regular Reader if an opening occurs on the program
since they already have experience with reading
materials and partners.
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- On
Call Substitute Reader: A Volunteer who is
“on-call” for a particular time slot(s) but has not
guaranteed to be available every time. Several
on-call subs are assigned to each shift. This is a
good option for volunteers who have irregular
schedules or several other commitments.
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Studio Engineer: A Volunteer who is assigned to
run a control board, and/or automation system.
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Training is available.
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Personal Reader: A Volunteer who reads material
to an individual with a print – impairment 1:1.
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helps match up interested parties based on
geographic proximity and availability. Beyond this,
the volunteer initiates contact with person in need
to set up actual schedule. Reading material may be
pretty much anything: personal mail, business
material, canned goods. Etc. Periodic progress
reports are requested from recipient and volunteer.
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Special Events/Outreach: A Volunteer who helps
staff, plan and implement special events,
fund-raising projects and promotional tasks
including staff information tables at community
events and/or working with listeners and groups. May
included audience research such as client surveys.
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Office/Clerical: A Volunteer who assists staff
with general office needs and/or may help with
specific projects, like newsletter mailings, mail
merges, letters, etc. Word processing and data base
experience helpful. Schedule and time commitment
vary.
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Virtual Volunteer: Supports CRIS
operations by completing tasks off-site, and on own
time; generally uses e-mail, fax computer and
telephone to communicate with volunteer coordinator.
May include promotional, clerical, research,
fundraising, event planning, and listener related
tasks.
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- If
you have skills, not mentioned. and you feel we
could use your talent, please mention it on your
application.
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- Many
Thanks:
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- George
McCausland
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