Moorlands Radio is a not-for-profit community organisation run by and for the people of the Staffordshire Moorlands, and volunteers are an essential part of what we do – without our dedicated, enthusiastic voluntary team, we wouldn’t be able to provide this service to you.

We’re looking for volunteers to help out with all the things that go into the running of a busy, active local radio station – including programme assistants, journalists, producers, IT support, writers, interviewers and much more. We take on people of all ages and from all walks of life, from high-school students looking for work experience to retired people looking to give something back to the community. All we ask is that you’re over 16 years of age.

You don’t have to make a big commitment; you can volunteer as little or as much as you’d like. Whether you want to pop in for a few hours once every couple of weeks to produce a specialist feature, or join our busy core team of programme assistants and producers, our door is open to you. No prior experience of radio is required – just a willingness to learn and the enthusiasm to get stuck in!

We work closely with SMCVS, the Staffordshire Moorlands’ volunteering people, to make sure your volunteering experience is a positive and rewarding one. Remember – it’s not just about what you can do for us, it’s about what we can do for you and how we can help you get where you want to be.

Past volunteers with community radio stations like Moorlands Radio have gone on to work with major radio companies and organisations like the BBC, Global Radio, Bauer and UTV. But you don’t have to have ambitions in the media to get involved – all you need is the enthusiasm and drive to do something for our local community, no matter how big or small.

You can find lots of information about getting into radio, including hints and tips, jobs, interviews with radio industry people and blogs, at The Pips website, where you’ll also find discussion forums and the opportunity to network with others.

For more information on volunteering with Moorlands Radio, call our Volunteer Co-ordinator, June Amos, for an informal chat on 01538 382010 during office hours or contact us using the forms on our website.