Agency Details:

KPFA Radio

KPFA's Mission:

• To promote cultural diversity and pluralistic community expression
• To contribute to a lasting understanding between individuals of all nations, races, creeds and colors
• To promote freedom of the press and serve as a forum for various viewpoints
• To maintain an independent funding base

Description:
Volunteers are a very important part of our station; performing tasks from producing shows to shipping premiums and mailing bills and everything in between.
Come get involved, meet other KPFA listeners, and become part of our volunteer community.



History:
Founded in 1949 by Lewis Hill, a pacifist, poet, and journalist, KPFA was the first community supported radio station in the USA. KPFA broadcasts on 94.1 FM and KPFB 89.3 FM, Berkeley, and KFCF 88.1 FM, Fresno, California. Our signal reaches one third of the state, utilizing 59,000 watts.

Much of our programming is local, original and eclectic, with a well produced mix of news and in depth public affairs, an ongoing drama, literature and performance series, interviews, and reviews. Our music ranges from folk to hip hop, Bach to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. We travel the region to broadcast live music, demonstrations, and cultural events. The majority of our staff are unpaid community volunteers donating their time and energy to bring you our programming.



Contact person: Eden Tosch, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:


1929 Martin Luther King Jr Way Berkeley, CA 94704 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.kpfa.org

Directions:

Just off the corner of University and MLK Jr Way. 4 blocks from the Down Town Berkeley Station.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: down town berkeley,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5 min   Nearest Bus Stop: 51, 52, Owl 800, 1 min minute walk

Last updated on September 9, 2009