KDHX Volunteer Expectations: Film & Performing Arts Reviewers

KDHX Volunteer Expectations: Film & Performing Arts Reviewers

KDHX is a nonprofit media organization celebrating independent music, art, and culture in St. Louis and around the world since 1987. KDHX’s mission is to build community through media and KDHX uses the power of music and education to engage and unite individuals and communities. KDHX volunteers are integral to advancing the mission of KDHX.

KDHX is in the process of implementing its 2021-2024 Strategic Plan and learning more about how to adapt and grow as we apply our values of stewardship, independence, partnership, integrity, discovery, passion, and joy to engage community and expand audience, to build anti-racist capacity, and to increase financial stewardship and management.

The Film & Performing Arts Reviews are written, edited, and voiced (optional) by volunteers. They are featured as articles on KDHX.org and heard on 88.1 FM. 

 
As Volunteers of KDHX, we are particularly focused on…

• Being Ambassadors for KDHX by reflecting the values of KDHX.

• Being a positive force in the KDHX and broader community.

• Sharing love and passion for music, arts, and culture.

• Increasing understanding of anti-racism and building a shared baseline and lexicon for discussing matters of race, equity,  and belonging.

• Being accountable with staff by supporting policies, practices, and organizational initiatives.  

Through this work, Reviewers serve our community by…

• Stewarding KDHX’s independent, non-commercial programming, free of corporate or individual interests.

• Championing a diverse presentation of music, arts, and events.

• Amplifying the efforts of St. Louis area nonprofits and arts organizations

KDHX is looking for volunteers to write and/or voice Film & Performing Arts Reviews who have some combination of 2 or more of the following:  

• Radio/Media experience and understanding of how being a volunteer can support the mission and values of KDHX.

• No radio experience, but interest in growth and educational opportunities and a willingness to bring knowledge from other community experiences and connections.

• Age; 18-40

• Dedication to building an environment where the many communities that KDHX serves feel accepted, valued, and included

• A willingness to share knowledge and also learn from others and their experience

As a KDHX Reviewer, your commitment will include:

• Familiarizing yourself with KDHX’s mission, purpose, and values so that your actions as a KDHX reviewer are conducted through that lens.

• Committing to about two hours a week to write reviews and potentially voice abbreviated reviews on the air.

• Actively participating in KDHX’s Equity and Belonging Work by attending workshops, joining in surveys, engaging in conversation, and committing to personal growth and understanding so that through your role at KDHX, you are effectively including the many communities that KDHX serves.

• Attending at least 1 volunteer meeting per year.

• Willingness to participate in staff-led volunteer working groups.

Process/Timeline:

• KDHX reviewer approval process contains several steps, which include

• Application submission and approval

• An interview with 2 members of the Volunteer Intake Team

• Orientation

• Submission of a writing sample

• Production training

Once fully trained, volunteers create reviews autonomously and will work closely with Diane Carson for film reviews and Chuck Lavazzi for performing arts reviews. KDHX staff are available for additional support when needed. 
 
If you have read these KDHX Reviewer Volunteer Expectations and are interested in applying to be a KDHX Film or Performing Arts Reviewer, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..