Revelstoke non-profit community radio station Stoke FM seeks new volunteers

On June 14, Stoke FM is hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM), and they are looking for new volunteers and board members.

Stoke FM is inviting community members to attend their AGM and get involved with the volunteer-run community radio station.

Nolan, Jace and Patrick work on the programming system at Stoke FM. Volunteering with the non-profit community station gives you hands-on access to a variety of broadcast technology. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

“We have a volunteer working board, meaning board members help out supporting our two paid staff members in addition to fulfilling governance roles on the board,” explains Lerritt Robinson, long-term volunteer and board secretary.

“It’s a group effort, and we have a place for everyone.”

Over the past year, Stoke FM has been rebuilding its station. Although the pandemic has complicated the process, they received a technology grant to help with the task.

Morning show co-host Cassidy Scott in the host seat at the Stoke FM studios. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine

After hiring two new executive directors, Stokoe FM is looking for new members to be a part of the 11-person board of directors.

In a statement, Stoke FM said the board had, “laid some groundwork and still have a lot of work to do to better fulfill our mission as a provider of diverse programming that serves the community.”

Although all skill sets are welcome to the board of directors, Stoke FM is particularly looking for those with financial or accounting backgrounds.

Memberships are required to run for a board position. They cost $20, and are available on the Stoke FM website.

To join the AGM at 7 P.M. on June 14, email [email protected] for a link to the Zoom meeting, or with any questions.

Stoke FM president Kate Roberts at the Stoke FM studios, located in the 100-block of Second Street East. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine