One of the Education and Culture projects promoted by MAPU Association is the organization of an FM community radio in the city of Esquel, where MAPU is based in Patagonia. Currently we are looking for the financial resources to establish the radio. The radio is expected to start functioning around February 2009.

Volunteering Placement Description: As a volunteer in the Community Radio Operator placement, you will be responsible for controlling the broadcast equipment, carrying out broadcasting activities, mixing sounds, and other tasks related to the community radio functioning.

Also, according to your experience, you will be able to help with setting up the studio, organizing the production equipment, controlling the acoustic balance of the studio, etc.

Objectives: The aim of this volunteering placement is that you help achieve professional performance of the local community radio, and that you contribute your knowledge and experience in the field.

Requirements: For this volunteering placement you need to have studies and/or experience as a radio technician/operator. Also, you need to be flexible, proactive, creative and able to work in an autonomous, systematic and organized way.

Languages: Intermediate level of Spanish

Minimum and Maximum Length: 1 month minimum – flexible maximum