Groups That Volunteer for WUKY Fund Drive Get Free On-air Promotion

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2014) — University of Kentucky NPR station, WUKY 91.3 FM, connects with listeners across Central Kentucky during its annual Fall Fund Drive, Thursday, Sept. 25 - Friday, Oct. 3.  The public radio station is seeking volunteers to assist during the on-air fundraiser.

"We are listener supported, with a loyal audience, and we depend on their generosity and the generosity of volunteers during our fundraisers to make it all work," said WUKY Membership Manager Robert T. Hansel. "We need groups, organizations, and individuals who are willing to volunteer to help answer calls and take pledges from our listeners. Feel free to contact your friends and have them join you during this worthwhile event.  Experience the excitement and energy of public radio that rocks!"

Hansel said this is also a good opportunity for companies or organizations to provide a group of volunteers for a day or multiple shifts.  WUKY will designate that specific day or shift to the group, and on-air announcements will be made during that time recognizing the company or organization for providing volunteers.  Ten free public service announcements will also be provided.

WUKY is located on the third floor (which WUKY has dubbed the rock 'n' roll penthouse!) of McVey Hall in the heart of UK's campus. Computers are available for all volunteers to easily take pledges, entering them automatically, while making the transaction seamless and much more cost effective for the donor and station.     

Shifts available include: 

Thursday, Sept. 25              6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 8-9 p.m.

Saturday, Sept, 27               8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 28                 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 29                 8-9 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept.30                 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 8-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 1              6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 8-9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct.  2                    6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 8-9 p.m.

For more information or to register, call Robert Hansel at 257-3272 or send an email to Robert.hansel@uky.edu with your contact information.

Not only can listeners support WUKY during its Fall Fund Drive, but also year-round with the Kroger Community Rewards program for charitable contributions. Register for the program through Kroger and specify WUKY as your chosen charity.  When using your Kroger Plus Card, a portion of your purchase will be donated to WUKY.