Volunteer for Buffalo Toronto Public Media!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Unfortunately at this time, we have suspended all volunteer activities until 2021 because of Covid-19 concerns. We will reevaluate the state of the region in January to determine when it will be safe for volunteers to return. Thank you.

Dennis Penman with 2018 Volunteer of the Year Ed Gleason

Community Service . . . Teambuilding . . . Camaraderie . . . Fun . . . Awareness

Our volunteers donated 8,676 hours of their time in 2019, saving a total of $220,631. Thank you!

TV and Radio Campaigns
During the campaigns, volunteers record pledges called in by viewers/listeners. The task is essential, but also great fun. Refreshments are provided. Open to volunteers age 16 or older.

Special Events
Volunteers are a vital part of the special events team. Roles include helping out with check-in and concessions, greeting event attendees and other tasks, as needed. We are always looking for more volunteers to help with events such as the WNED PBS Antiques Home Show, WBFO's Buffalo Blues Bash, WNED PBS Kid Fest, screening events and more.

Would you like to see your organization featured on TV?
Buffalo Toronto Public Media offers a prime opportunity for organizations that provide 10 or more volunteers for TV Membership Campaigns.

As a thank you, each group receives:
• On-air acknowledgements, group and individual camera shots
• A full-color graphic with your logo shown live on-air
• An on-air interview with a spokesperson from your organization, providing the opportunity to share your mission, product or service
• An acknowledgement on wned.org with a link to your website
• A unique team building activity for employees

Join Us

Find out more:
Please e-mail volunteers@wned.org or complete our online Volunteer Registration Form.
Or by mail:
140 Lower Terrace
Buffalo NY 14202
Phone: 716-845-7000 ext. 310

Information for New volunteers (PDF)

Thank You To Our Volunteers!

2017 Top 10 WNED | WBFO Volunteer; they have over 3,300 combined hours! So much of what we do would not be possible without the time, energy and talents of our many volunteers!

Eileen Elibol, BTPM

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Top 10 BTPM Volunteers of 2019. So much of what we do would not be possible without the time, energy and talents of our many volunteers!

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Congratulations and Thank You to Karen Davis, recipient of the 2019 Dennis Penman Volunteer of the Year Award.

Volunteering at the 2018 Artie Awards - We thank our volunteers for being such an important part of the WNED | WBFO family.

Eileen Elibol, BTPM

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Volunteering at the 2018 Artie Awards - We thank our volunteers for being such an important part of the BTPM family.

Volunteer bartenders at WBFO's Buffalo Blues Bash - WNED | WBFO has a thriving volunteer community who help make events like WBFO's Buffalo Blues Bash a success.

Eileen Elibol, BTPM

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Volunteer bartenders at WBFO's Buffalo Blues Bash - BTPM has a thriving volunteer community who help make events like WBFO's Buffalo Blues Bash a success.

Volunteers serving food at WBFO's Buffalo Blues Bash

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Volunteers serving food at WBFO's Buffalo Blues Bash

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You may even get to hold an Emmy! Volunteer Bob Semrau show off one of WNED PBS's Reading Rainbow Emmy Awards during a tour.

Eileen Elibol, BTPM

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Volunteer docents conduct group tours.

Volunteers sometimes come in costume! Every year, volunteers donate thousands of hours of their time to support WNED | WBFO.

Eileen Elibol, BTPM

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Volunteers sometimes come in costume! Viewers attending the Victoria preview event could have their photo taken with the Queen and her attendants.

Congratulations to Maryellen Bookbinder, recipient of the 2017 Dennis Penman Volunteer of the Year Award!

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Volunteering is a family affair!

Volunteer cashiers at the Classical 94.5 WNED Album Sale

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Volunteer cashiers at the WNED Classical Album Sale

Volunteer leading a tour for the Classical 94.5 WNED Open House

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Volunteer leading a tour for the WNED Classical Open House

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These volunteer ambassadors greet concert goers arriving for JazzWorks Live.

Marie Ulrich volunteers during the Antiques Home Show

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Volunteering as an Appraiser’s Assistant at the WNED PBS Antiques Home Show

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Volunteer Bob Semrau, provides training for a group of phone bank volunteers during a recent WNED PBS Membership drive.

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Buffalo Toronto Public Media President & CEO Don Boswell shares his appreciation at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Night.

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2018 Top 10 Buffalo Toronto Public Media Volunteers; they had over 3,300 combined hours of service!

Eileen Elibol, BTPM

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Congratulations to Ed Gleason, recipient of the 2018 Dennis Penman Volunteer of the Year Award!

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2017 Top 10 Volunteers

Eileen Elibol, BTPM

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Congratulations to Maryellen Bookbinder, recipient of the 2017 Dennis Penman Volunteer of the Year Award! Every year, volunteers donate thousands of hours of their time to support

Eileen Elibol, BTPM

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Top 10 Buffalo Toronto Public Media Volunteers of 2016. So much of what we do would not be possible without the time, energy and talents of our many volunteers!

Eileen Elibol, BTPM

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Congratulations and Thank You to Donna Raczynski, recipient of the 2016 Dennis Penman Volunteer of the Year Award.

Eileen Elibol, BTPM

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Top 10 volunteers of 2015. Our volunteers donated 5,720 hours of their time in 2015, saving a total of $92,378. Thank you!

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Helen Sanders recipient of the 2015 Dennis Penman Volunteer of the Year Award with Dennis Penman and Don Boswell.

WNED | WBFO relies on the support of donors. It’s because of you . . .
Thank you to the organizations who provided groups of volunteers for our recent TV Membership Campaign:

Thank you to the restaurants for their generous donation of dinners to fuel our volunteers:

Roycroft Inn

Special Thanks To:

Volunteer for Buffalo Toronto Public Media!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Unfortunately at this time, we have suspended all volunteer activities until 2021 because of Covid-19 concerns. We will reevaluate the state of the region in January to determine when it will be safe for volunteers to return. Thank you.

Community Service . . . Teambuilding . . . Camaraderie . . . Fun . . . Awareness

Join Us

WNED | WBFO relies on the support of donors. It’s because of you . . .Thank you to the organizations who provided groups of volunteers for our recent TV Membership Campaign:

Thank you to the restaurants for their generous donation of dinners to fuel our volunteers:

Roycroft Inn

Special Thanks To:

WNED | WBFO relies on the support of donors. It’s because of you . . .
Thank you to the organizations who provided groups of volunteers for our recent TV Membership Campaign: