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.
I would like to volunteer
Learn more about our volunteer opportunities below.
2026 Minnesota State Fair
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is right around the corner, happening this year from August 27 – September 7, 2026! The Twin Cities PBS booth will be open from 8 am – 7 pm daily. Volunteers will interact with the public during a 4+ hour shift and can receive a free State Fair ticket and shirt to wear while volunteering. 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 ages 13-15, you will volunteer with a parent or guardian.
- All volunteers over 18 years of age for the Twin Cities PBS Booth at the MN State Fair will be required to pass a background check.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Twin Cities PBS Audience Engagement Volunteer | 4 | 8/27/2026 | 9/7/2026 | |
| Twin Cities PBS Family Quiet Area/Nursing Nest Host Volunteer | 15 | 8/27/2026 | 9/7/2026 | |
| Twin Cities PBS Kids Activities Volunteer | 17 | 8/27/2026 | 9/7/2026 | |
Pledge
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Pledge Events are vital to ensuring that Twin Cities PBS has the support it needs to serve our community with robust educational programming. We invite you to consider volunteering at our next Pledge event! As a volunteer, you will help answer viewer calls during a live broadcast, see how live television is produced and engage with likeminded people who value Twin Cities PBS!
By signing up to volunteer, you agree to the following:
- You are age 16 and older.
- You have computer skills and data entry skills.
- You have customer service skills.
- You are able to sit 5+ hours. (You will be able to take breaks as needed throughout your shift.)
Here are the details:
Location: Twin Cities PBS
172 East 4th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Meal: A meal will be provided during volunteer shift
Dress Code:
Volunteers are encouraged to wear business casual attire. We ask that volunteers avoid wearing the following during their volunteer shift:
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- Black and white clothing
- Large patterns on fabric
- Logos (aside from Twin Cities PBS or a small clothing label such as Columbia, LL Bean etc.)
- Politically-oriented buttons, stickers, or images
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.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August Pledge Drive Phone Bank Volunteer | 4 | 8/9/2026 | 8/16/2026 | |
Twin Cities PBS Mission Statement
Enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media.
