Become a VOLUNTEER at 96.5 Bolton FM

Bolton FM is a community radio station for the community by the community. If you have ever wished to give something back to the community in which we all live, what better way than to be involved in a truly local radio station. While everyone automatically assumes being involved in radio means being a presenter, you might like to read a little further as there are multiple volunteer roles.

Your own weekly evening programme

If you would like your own regular programme, you'll need to complete our free Basic Radio Skills Course first.

Everyone needs to complete the course to ensure they are technically proficient in the studio and your show content meets Bolton FM policies on music and speech.

Overnight shows

Our overnight shows are all pre-recorded, and anyone can make one.

Shows are 2 hours long, and while many people focus on a particular artist or theme, this is not essential. All we require is that any music you play fits the Bolton FM music policy and no liable material is used within your program.

Interviews and features

We are always looking for people to go out and about in our community to record interviews or make features, about anything from local bands to local good causes.

The majority of these interviews and features will complement the daytime programs between 7 am and 7pm, however there are opportunities on other programs too. We will offer you any training you need.

Behind the scenes

There are plenty of things we need help with behind the scenes. Along with basic admin tasks from photocopying, producing fliers, maintaining databases, there is a lot of work supporting on-air presenters and helping promote the station:

• Researching interviews and features
• Editing programmes
• Liaising with record companies
• Developing contacts within the community
• Designing publicity material
• Selling advertising
• Writing funding applications
• Updating the website
• Bolton FM Roadshows
• Preparing events lists and other material for presenters

Events and festivals

Bolton FM is situated within the centre of Bolton and as many locals are aware there are lots of events and festivals all year round which Bolton FM will either attend or promote. We need people to help with all aspects – setting up, getting involved on the day, distributing publicity.

We will also need street teams that regularly distribute flyers around area, hand out posters to supporting businesses, carry out audience awareness surveys, and generally help raise the profile of Bolton FM within the communities it serves.