Welcome to Twin Cities PBS!
TPT has a wide variety of volunteering opportunities available! Our volunteers work with families in our Be My Neighbor Day event, take pledges on live television, set up screenings and films, help out at the State Fair, and more.
Volunteers receive reimbursed parking, t-shirts, and the feeling of giving back to our community.
Please fill out an application and our Event Team will get back to you!
Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is excited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation with a STEM Day Celebration!
Guests of all ages are invited to join us at our Lowertown Studios to participate in a variety of hands-on activities from favorite TPT shows including DragonflyTV, SciGirls, Book Drop, and When Whales Walked.
Volunteer opportunities are available for a variety of roles: managing an activity table, checking guests in using the iPads, handing out snacks, and helping guests navigate the event space.
By signing up to volunteer, you agree to the following:
Here are the details:
Shift Dates/Times:
Saturday, May 10:
Location:
Twin Cities PBS (TPT)
172 4th Street E
Saint Paul, MN
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 purple TPT shirt! We will have purple TPT 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 the TPT, 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 ages 18 or older for this family event will be required to pass a background check. Once you have signed up for a shift, TPT 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 2024 Minnesota State Fair, Alma’s Way event, Be My Neighbor Day, or Skillsville Premiere Party you will NOT need to do another one for this event.
Questions: Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions. TPTevents@tpt.org
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Attendant | 2 | 5/10/2025 | 5/10/2025 | |
| Check-In Table | 2 | 5/10/2025 | 5/10/2025 | |
| Snack Table Attendant | 0 | 5/10/2025 | 5/10/2025 | |
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Twin Cities PBS Pledge Events are vital to ensuring TPT 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 TPT!
By signing up to volunteer, you agree to the following:
Here are the details:
Location: TPT Lowertown Building
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:
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 TPT, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May/June Pledge Drive Phone Bank Volunteer | 5 | 5/31/2025 | 6/8/2025 | |
