Published on:
March 20th, 2014
Phone volunteers are an indispensable part of WWOZ's Membership Drives. And they're SO adorable.
We thought it would be fun to take a look at all the photos in our Flickr set of phone volunteers through the years. Wow!
Who's Awesome? Our Phone Bank Volunteers Are Awesome!
The phone bank during WWOZ Fall 2016 Pledge Drive on October 28, 2016. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com
Tommy Boehm on the phone bank during WWOZ Fall 2016 Pledge Drive. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com
April and Ame on phone bank during WWOZ 2016 Fall Drive. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com
Mary Lambert, Austin Allen, Tommy Boehm and John Caulkins on phone bank. Photo by Maryse Dejean
Michael Liuzza on the phone bank. Photo by Leona Strassberg Steiner
The phone bank. Photo by Eli Mergel
Evan Christopher makes an in-person pledge at the phone bank at WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive 2015 day 3. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com
The phone bank. Photo by Marc PoKempner
The phone bank.
The phone bank. Photo by Henry York.
The phone bank during WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive 2014. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Colin Lake says hello to his mom, who was pledging after his set. WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive 2014. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
The phone bank on WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive 2014 day 2. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Paula Colbert on the phone bank. Photo by Kichea S Burt.
Matt Devitt on the phone bank. Photo by Kichea S Burt.
Joanne Cole and John Titsworth on the phone bank. Photo by Kichea S Burt.
Doug Marshall and Elaine Boos on the phone bank.
Arlene Hines and Bonnie Cochran on the phone bank.
Jonathan Henderson, Raleigh Hoke, and Sara Holtz of the Gulf Restoration Network, on the phone banks.
Marc Stone showing a WWOZ plaque during Pledge Drive, while Donna, Gregory and Bonnie look on. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Ms Smalls on the air, with Mary Ann Bischoff, Melissa Marshall, and Jimmy Horn work the phone bank. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
John Caulkins and Robert Drewes on the phone bank.
Judy Bruyn, Chip Harmon, Leslie Cooper on the phone bank. Photo by Black Mold.
The phone bank. Photo by L Kasimu Harris.
The phone bank. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
The studio scene: Duane on the phone bank, Leslie Cooper, Melanie Merz, Danielle Dietz, Andrew Ward, and Stuart Hall. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Ms Smalls and Andrew Ward hug at the end of the show, while Duane and Mary Ann run the phone bank. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Andrew Ward teases Duane on the phone bank. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Mary Ann and Duane on the phone bank. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Monique Hamilton, Gary Goulet, and Chris Goulet on the phone bank. Photo by Kichea S Burt.
Lisa Bacques, John Titsworth and Judy Bruyn of the phone bank.
Matt Devitt on the phone bank.
The studio scene: Mary Ann Bischoff (standing) with Arlene Hines, Lindsey Darnell, and Kasimu Harris on the phone bank. David Torkanowsky checks his email, while Jukebox Jack and Johnny Woodstock pitch. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
John Titsworth and Suzanne Roberge on the phone bank. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Melanie Merz and Mary Ann Bischoff on the WWOZ phone bank, signing up new members. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Seran Williams and Claire Thomas on the phone bank, with Danielle Smalls on the mic and Duane Williams pitching. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
Volunteers at the phone bank in a pause between waves of pledge calls.
Volunteers get busy when the phones are all ringing!
Jivin' Gene talks on the phone with Clarence "Frogman" Henry during his final show, after 32 years on WWOZ. by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee (www.rhrphoto.com)
Marc Stone on the air, with phone volunteers and pitchers. Photo by Bill Sasser.
The phone bank.
Volunteers on the phone bank.
Arlene, Steve & Trixie - Team Red Phone Bank Volunteers!
Melissa Marshall, Denise Sassone and Claire Thomas on the phones, by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee (http://rhrphoto.com)
Phone bank volunteers Jimmy Morrissey, Al Emmendorfer, and Steve Walden
Jorge, Sherwood, Andrew, and the phone bank volunteers. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee http://rhrphoto.com
Phone bank volunteers. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee http://rhrphoto.com
Afternoon volunteers on the phone bank.
Phone bank volunteers turn to watch the show. Photo by Parisa Azadi.
Volunteers waltzing in the air studio. Photo by Parisa Azadi.
Morning volunteers on the phone bank. Photo by Parisa Azadi.
A new phone bank of volunteers!
Another wave of volunteers for the phone bank! rhrphoto.com
A short break in the action
Volunteers are standing by. rhrphoto.com
The pledge drive scene
Pledge drive volunteers man their keyboards for the Fall 2012 Pledge Drive. Photo by Bill Sasser
Volunteers at the phone bank! Photo Parisa Azadi.
Another shift of volunteers at the phone bank! Photo Parisa Azadi.
Duane & Leslie on the phone lines! Photo by Briana Prevost
Day 10 phone bankers taking your calls! Photo by Briana Prevost
Volunteers take calls during the New Orleans Music Show with George Ingmire. by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Early phone bank shift (Joanne & Monique) on Day 9. Photo by Briana Prevost
Volunteers (left to right) Luis, Bobby and Clay await callers. By Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Phone banking buddies! Photo by Betty Jane Schlater
Joanne, Monique & Duane getting early morning calls! Photo by Briana Prevost
Ayn, Scott and Natasha from the Gulf Coast Restoration Network man the phone lines!! by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Natasha, Scott and Ayn from the Gulf Coast Restoration Network man the phone lines! Photo by Briana Prevost
Jayeesha + Wendy. Photo by Jennifer Leslie
Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Pledge! Photo by Jennifer Leslie
Betty, Lisa & John talking to Sunday morning pledgers. By Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Betty, Lisa & John talking to Sunday morning pledgers. By Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
The Cajun and Zydeco Show. By Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Jude, Matt & Karen await your call during Cousin Dimitri's show. Photo by Briana Prevost
Tom answering your calls! Photo by Briana Prevost
Betty, Lisa & John getting those early Sunday morning pledges! Photo by Briana Prevost
Phone bankers John & Lisa getting some breakfast Sunday morning of Day 6 of the Drive. Photo by Briana Prevost
Phone bankers, Dean Ellis look on as Scott Myers plays. Photo by Jennifer Leslie
Phone bankers Dennis, Clarissa and Austin. Photo by Jennifer Leslie
Volunteers await callers by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Mary on the phone lines on Day 4! Photo by Briana Prevost
Lauren and Russell Shelton hang out while volunteer Joel awaits callers by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee
Phone banker, Karen Gadbois of The Lens, WWOZ's partner for Insight New Orleans. Photo by Briana Prevost
Phone bank taking calls! Photo by Danielle Small
Dwayne manning the phones. Photo by Danielle Small
Phone bankers Leslie, Steve & Duane bringing in those early morning calls. Photo by Briana Prevost
Duane, Jimmy and Steve at the phone bank in the new studio. Photo by Jennifer Leslie
Phone banker, Ginger taking a pledge! photo by Briana Prevost
Phone bank team, Frances, Ginger and Clay, on Day 7, unite! photo by Briana Prevost
WWOZ phone bank volunteers Clay, Ginger and Frances
Phone banking (real pledges, not staged). Photo by Jennifer Leslie
This is what phone bank looks like when you don't pledge. Photo by Jennifer Leslie
Phone bankers Don, Doyle, and Leslie on standby in the waning hours of the drive on day 7. photo by Briana Prevost
Phone banking! Photo by Jennifer Leslie
Phone Banker Karen. Photo by Gerry Christoff
WWOZ Staff Member, Eliza plugging away on the phones. Photo by Danielle Small
Phone bank volunteers Bonnie, Duane, and Dan showing their love for WWOZ. Photo by Russell Shelton
Bonnie at the Phone Bank. Photo by Jennifer Leslie.
Phone Banker Dan Fitzgerald and Dev. Director Crystal. Photo by Jennifer Leslie
Martha womanning the phone bank! Photo by Jennifer Leslie.
Russell manning the phones
Phone bank volunteer Emily
Rocking out: Phone bank volunteers Dave, Matt and Melissa
Our phone bank volunteers are bored because you aren't calling! (Poor Emily, Grace and Blair)
Phone bank volunteer Julie
Phone bank volunteer Susan
Phone bank volunteer Frances and GM David
Volunteer Dave dutifully helping out 'OZ at the phone bank
Phone bank volunteers Mike, Martha, & Laura waiting for the phone to light up!
Phone Bank volunteers Veronica, Susan and Duane
Phone Bank volunteers Phyllis Nitzkin, Joel Nitzkin and Laura Lake
Phone bank volunteers Al, Betty Jane and Jayeesha
Phone Bank Volunteers Jimmy, Martha and Steve
Volunteers Steve, Emily and Jimmy at the Phone Bank
Phone bank volunteer Steve Walden
(From left) Phone bank volunteers Todd Lupberger, Molly Cobb and Eliza Llewellyn
Librarian Grace Perrine taking pledges at the phone bank
Aimee, Charles and Jeremy
Gerry and Matt working the phones
Phone Bank Volunteers John Titsworth and Linda Wright
Phone Bank Volunteer Stacey Cunningham
Phone bank volunteers
Aaron Fletcher, David Torkanowsky and phone bank volunteers
Phone Bank Volunteers
Another wave of volunteers has taken over the phone bank! Photo by Hunter King.
Volunteers working the phone bank in the studio. Photo by Hunter King.
The Friendly Travelers leader sings into the mic... and a fan's phone!
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WWOZ phone volunteers Ryan and John from Christian Street Furniture flank drummer Brian Blade and WWOZ program director Dwayne Breashears
WWOZ phone volunteers Eshyah and Jennifer
Heather Twichell, Marci Schram, and Bebe Williams from the French Quarter Festival came by to help answer the phones
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