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This is Public Media and so are YOU! Volunteer with BTPM, we have a place for you!

Whether it’s through station promotion, community outreach, or fundraising activities, there is a place for you to give your time at Buffalo Toronto Public Media. Join this dynamic group of people to give a hand, learn new skills, and contribute to a valuable community resource!

On average, our volunteers donate over 4,000 hours of their time each year, saving the organization over $123,000! Thank you!

Previous experience is not necessary. Let us know what you're interested in, and we’ll gladly train you!

To find out more information, please complete our online Volunteer Registration Form. 

How can you help?
TV Campaigns
During the campaigns, volunteers record pledges called in by viewers. 16+
Special Events
Volunteers can assist with check-in, concessions, greeting, etc.
The Bridge Street Team
Volunteers will hand out merch, flyers, and promote the station.
Office Tasks
Volunteers assist as needed with data entry, filing, and phone calls.
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 btpm.org with a link to your website
• A unique team building activity for employees

Thank you to our volunteers!

Thank you to the organizations that provided groups of volunteers for our recent TV Campaign!

The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus

Erie County Department of Senior Services

Friends of Harmony Barbershop Chorus

Hamburg Gaming Buffalo Raceway at the Fairgrounds

Nova in the Neighborhood

Rotary

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

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Fat Bob’s Smokehouse

Olive Garden

Salvatore’s

Ilio DiPaolo’s

Special thanks to:

Cabot