Volunteer Opportunities This Week

August is packed with fun community events and productions! Help capture footage, conduct interviews, or edit to share local entertainment with PMN.

By Allison Klinger 3 Min Read
Scrabble Fest 2023

Capture the Event: Scrabble Fest

The Kalamazoo Literacy Council will host the 13th Scrabble Fest at the Radisson Plaza Hotel! Players meet up for an exciting day of gaming to raise awareness and funds that directly serve adult learners across the region. Help record the event with a livestream setup and multiple cameras! We hope to have several hand camera operators.

August 10 |  11:00 a.m. –  4:00 p.m. 

Contact: If you’re interested in helping out with this project, contact Matt at mperigo@publicmedianet.org 

Production Support: Kalamazoo Water Quality Report

We are seeking a volunteer to capture B-Roll footage to accompany a voiceover of the Kalamazoo Water Quality 2023 Report. The volunteer may film various locations throughout the city that are relevant to the voiceover script provided for the report to complete the production and share with our community. 

By August 10  |  4:00 p.m. 

Contact: If you’re interested in helping out with this project, contact Mil at mvergara@publicmedianet.org

Capture the Event: Kids Day Out

Read and Write Kalamazoo invites the community to wear their favorite tie-dye and join the annual RAWK Reads Block Party, organized by their Youth Advisory Council! Help share the fun with those who can’t make it by capturing footage of the event, interviews, and B-Roll. Volunteers will edit the footage into a package for air! 

August 15  |  5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Contact: If you’re interested in helping out with this project, contact Mil at mvergara@publicmedianet.org

Capture the Event: Latinx Festival

El Concilio is hosting the 3rd Annual Latinx Festival at Arcadia Creek Festival Place! Join in celebrating Latinx culture with dancing, live music, delicious food, and unique artisan products. 

Volunteers will assist in filming B-Roll footage of the event and recording a voiceover of the highlights. Volunteers will also be involved in editing the video for distribution.

August 17  |  12:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Contact: If you’re interested in helping out with this project, contact Mil at mvergara@publicmedianet.org 

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