Volunteer Archives - KNOM Radio Mission

Elbow Grease and Goodwill…

By KNOM Radio | November 1, 2017

Young child and bearded man, both smiling, help dust display case in lobby of radio station

…That’s what’s fueling a new volunteerism initiative in Nome this autumn.

A Year of Being a “Friend” and “Companion”

By KNOM Radio | June 27, 2017

Tyler, Karen, Davis, and Lauren stand in front of the KNOM studio sign

This month marks the finale for KNOM’s 2016-2017 volunteer class, whose outstanding service your support has made possible.

At the end of this month, we bid farewell to Ric Schmidt, KNOM’s longtime general manager. In his incredible career, Ric has left an indelible mark upon the KNOM mission and its region. With gratitude, we wish Ric every future blessing as he begins his retirement.

Looking for a Few Good Fellows

By Lynette Schmidt | February 3, 2017

KNOM is continuing recruitment efforts for its 2017-2018 class of volunteer fellows.

A Golden Accolade

By KNOM Radio | January 6, 2017

KNOM AM/FM recently won an Alaska Broadcasters Association “Goldie” Award for its coverage of the 2016 Iditarod. As always, we’re honored to share the award with all whose support keeps KNOM on the air.

KNOM Wants You… or Someone You Know

By KNOM Radio | January 6, 2017

KNOM is currently accepting applications for 2017-2018 volunteer fellowships. Do you know someone who might be interested in joining the team?

Preparing Servants’ Hearts

By Lynette Schmidt | November 29, 2016 |

Margaret prepares the supper table with food cooked on a camp stove in a cabin without running water.

At the beginning of each service year, our year-long volunteers spend a weekend in retreat, preparing for the challenges and joys of the year to come.

Meet Our New Newsies

By KNOM Radio | October 1, 2016

We’re happy to introduce to you the news reporters of our volunteer class of 2016-2017; meet Davis Hovey and Tyler Stup.

Snapshots of Stebbins, Alaska

By KNOM Radio | September 1, 2016

Summer in Stebbins, Alaska: resident Bernard Abouchuk sits on the beach in anticipation of a seal, which is hunted as a subsistence food. Photo: Emily Russell, KNOM.

One of the last projects of KNOM volunteer Emily Russell, prior to her departure from Nome, was to compile a series of photographs of Stebbins, Alaska, which she visited twice in her ’15-’16 term. It’s part of our new series, #FocusWesternAK.