Erin Van Ness writesFeeding Your Love of Music

Over the course of our Fall Membership Drive, we’re sharing some of the inspiring stories we receive from our volunteers and members. Today, DJ Sherbert explains why volunteering for CHIRP is a perfect fit.

I’ve never been much of a volunteer. At home I never volunteered to take out the trash. In school I never raised my hand to do my presentation first. And at magic shows I was never much for volunteering to be sawed in half. It’s not that I’m selfish. On buses I frequently volunteer my seat to an old fart. It’s just that…well…honestly I don’t really know what it is.

So why then do I volunteer for CHIRP? If I’m doing volunteer work, shouldn’t I be giving my time to cure cancer or end world hunger? Probably. Except I’m not that scientifically savvy, and I know I’m always going to be hungry. So those aren’t great fits for me. But music? I love music. I can’t play it, or even dance to it that well, but I love listening to it. And I love constantly discovering new music and music that’s just new to me. CHIRP is all about feeding my love of music. And yours. So maybe you should volunteer your time to CHIRP too. Or if not, your wallet always works as well.

—DJ Sherbert
Volunteer and DJ since 2009

Agree that CHIRP is a vital service worth supporting? You can always:

• Learn about volunteering CHIRP Radio is always accepting new volunteers. No experience in radio required—just an enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to pitch in!
• Become a member CHIRP needs more than just birdseed to run the station. Show your support by becoming a member today!
• Share your story What does CHIRP Radio mean to you? Let us know and we may feature your story in future materials!