Twin Cities PBS has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. Volunteer shifts are primarily tied to the needs of events, including community events, film screenings and premieres, pledge drives, and the Minnesota State Fair.
Please fill out an application by clicking the link on the right-hand side of this page. After that, you will be able to sign up for any active volunteer postings.
If no postings are currently available, please continue reading to learn more about what kinds of volunteer opportunities are available with Twin Cities PBS. By filling out an application, you will also join our email list to receive notifications when new volunteer opportunities become available.
Please note: you will need to pass a background check for volunteer roles that require you to work with children or sensitive information.
Please reach out to tptevents@tpt.org with any questions.
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Learn more about our volunteer opportunities below.
Family Zone at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival
This year, Twin Cities PBS is hosting the Family Zone for the Twin Cities Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 20th. Children and families can come to Twin Cities PBS to enjoy Siama's Musical Instrument Petting Zoo and upside-down pianist Nate Hance. The rest of the activation will be related to the PBS KIDS show, Acoustic Rooster, with clips played, a dance party, a storytime of the book, and hands-on activities. We hope you will consider volunteering with us!
By signing up to volunteer, you agree to the following:
- Able to stand for 3+ hours and comfortable interacting with children and families. (You will be able to take breaks as needed throughout your shift.)
- You are 16 years or older. If you are aged 13-15, you will volunteer with a parent or guardian.
- All volunteers for the Family Zone at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival will be required to pass a background check if you are aged 18 years or older. If you are 17 years or younger, you will not be required to complete a background check.
Here are the details:
Shift Date: Saturday, June 20
Shift Times: 11:15 am - 5:30 pm; 11:15 am - 3 pm; 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
*Please note: multiple shift lengths are available to give flexibility to volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for a longer or shorter shift but don't see any options available, please reach out to tptevents@tpt.org directly.
Location:
Twin Cities PBS Street Space
172 East 4th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Snacks: Snacks will be provided in the kitchen during your volunteer shift. You will be able to take a short break during your shift to enjoy these snacks.
Dress Code: Volunteers should wear their blue "I Heart TPT" shirt! We will have extra shirts available if you don't currently have one or need a new one.
Parking: If you park in the Lowertown Ramp, we are happy to provide a parking voucher.
Metro Transit bus/train: If you take the bus/train to Twin Cities PBS, we are happy to provide bus/train tokens upon arrival for your volunteer shift. Note - we are located a block from the Union Depot stop on the Green Line.
Background Check: All volunteers aged 18 years or older for the Family Zone at Twin Cities Jazz Festival will be required to pass a background check because they will be working directly with children and families. Once you have signed up for a shift, Twin Cities PBS will conduct the background check via HireRight and send you more information. If you sign up for a shift, be sure to check your spam and junk folder for emails from HireRight.
Note - background checks must be completed once per year, so if you completed a background check for the Minnesota State Fair or Be My Neighbor Day in 2025 you will NOT need to do another one for this event.
Questions: Please don't hesitate to reach out to tptevents@tpt.org with any questions.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Attendant | 0 | 6/20/2026 | 6/20/2026 | |
| Check-In Table Greeter | 0 | 6/20/2026 | 6/20/2026 | |
Twin Cities PBS Mission Statement
Enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media.
