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Section 3: The value of staff and volunteersSECTION THREE:THE VALUE OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEERSThe creation of local independent radio stations around the country empowers Afghans by allowingtheir voices to be heard on issues that matter to them and by providing Afghans with greater access tocrucial, factual and balanced information. Through their radio stations, communities have been able tolearn about and discuss issues that affect their lives. Many radio stations are successful because groupsof interested volunteers and staff work together to achieve the station’s mission. They may operate theradio station, produce programs, raise money and sell airtime, and maintain the station’s building andgrounds.In this section we’ll review how to:nnnRecruit and select staff and volunteersProtect the rights and establish responsibilities of volunteersInspire your staff and volunteers to work effectivelyRECRUITING STAFF AND VOLUNTEERSYour station’s success depends on your ability to harness the resources in your community, includingthe enthusiasm and energy of all workers, whether they are paid or unpaid. The station must effectivelysupervise volunteers and staff, write job descriptions, organize record keeping, and develop a structurefor daily operations.30 STARTING A LOCAL RADIO STATION: A MANUAL FOR AFGHANISTAN