volunteering
Back in 2018 the Birdcage Radio podcast series was founded, which has now grown into an online radio, label and successful events and stage hosting series in Utrecht and the rest of the world. Together, we are welcoming you to our creative hub of like-minded people!
Did you know BCR is 100% operated by volunteers? ENTER THE CAGE
open volunteer positions
volunteer coordination

Become part of the core that keeps Birdcage flowing. You’ll work closely with artists, scout new talent, and manage the pre-production processes that bring our radio moments to life. You’re the bridge between creativity, system, and structure.
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What the role includes:

• 4–8 hours per week
• A love for music, art & live performance

• Responsibility for advancing, pre-production & after care

• Creating and sending briefings & coordinate communication

• Scouting rising talent and curating new radio moments

• Helping optimize systems & workflows

• Daily contact with a wide range of artists

• A sharp eye for detail and proactive communication
program: advancing

Become part of the core that keeps Birdcage flowing. You’ll work closely with artists, scout new talent, and manage the pre-production processes that bring our radio moments to life. You’re the bridge between creativity, system, and structure.
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What the role includes:

• 4–8 hours per week
• A love for music, art & live performance

• Responsibility for advancing, pre-production & after care

• Creating and sending briefings & coordinate communication

• Scouting rising talent and curating new radio moments

• Helping optimize systems & workflows

• Daily contact with a wide range of artists

• A sharp eye for detail and proactive communication
content writer
Hear ye, hear ye! Are you someone who’s got an inclination for the written word? Someone who enjoys stitching together stories, writing about experiences and events and has a flair for producing content with value? Well, then this just might be the role for you! The Birdcage Content Team is looking for a content writer to primarily focus on reviving our monthly newsletter.
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It’s all about capturing the spirit of what happens here, from radio shows and events to the people who make it all tick. There’s also plenty of space to pitch ideas for the Birdie Blog if you have stories you’d like to tell or contribute in any other written way. You don’t have to be a professional writer, but you should certainly enjoy writing and have a feel for tone and style. An interest in music, community projects, or creative culture definitely helps!


Responsibilities include:
• Producing our monthly newsletter
• Copywriting for the website and occasionally, our socials
• Writing post-event or activity write-ups
• Coming up with new, interesting ideas for the Birdie Blog
events: decoration lead
Join the Birdcage Events Team! In 2026, the birdies are back all across Utrecht. In this role you can bring the vision of your team alive during various types of events. From bar evenings to club nights, together we will make sure the Birdcage events turn into unforgettable experiences! You'll work closely together with the programming and production team and as duo or a force of three, guide the deco volunteers towards a smashing end result!


Specifics:
• Commitment of 4–8 hours per week
• You have affinity with art and DIY deco making
• Create a wonderful experience for event visitors
• Host deco sessions in the studio for the volunteers
• Source and work with second hand material (when possible)
• Bring visions alive and make wild deco dreams come true
• Communicate with team members organisation wide
social media manager
Join the Birdcage Communications Team! Help shape the stories, visuals, and campaigns that represent our creative ecosystem. Work closely with the programming, event, label, school and studio teams, build your own crew, and bring our world to life across Instagram, Twitch, SoundCloud, our website and community channels. Become the voice between Birdcage and the world.


Specifics:
• Commitment of 4–8 hours per week (2 positions available)
• You plan content & shape the storytelling of the station
• You guide videographers, photographers, writers & creators
• You create and run promotional campaigns
• You develop strategies for socials, website & mailings
• You connect programming and communication flows
• You communicate actively in community & social channels
studio volunteer
Join the Birdcage Radio Studio Team! The studio is a fun and creative space to connect with DJs, live artists, and music enthusiasts from all types and backgrounds. Learn how to operate the daily broadcast and help from behind the scenes to keep the music playing! Join a team of loving birds.
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Specifics:
• Commitment of at least 4 hours per month
• You have affinity with music and/or art
• You are interested to learn the technical ropes
• Contact with the artists, hospitality for them and guests
• As a team we are caretakers of the studio
• Volunteer gathering takes place once every 4 weeks
• Weekly opportunities to perform during the resident slot
• Requires smiles and high fives!
open appliCATION
Join the flock! Birdcage is growing, evolving, and always welcoming new energy. Whether you’re a maker, thinker, organiser, artist, builder, dreamer, techie, or something we don’t even have a word for yet, we’d love to meet you. Bring your ideas, your talents, and your curiosity, and help shape the next chapter of our creative community. 

Specifics:
• Open to all backgrounds, disciplines, and experience levels
• You bring your own ideas or join existing projects
• You help us grow the creative ecosystem from within
• You enjoy community, collaboration, and experimentation
• You decide your own time commitment and involvement
• Roles and opportunities shape around your strengths
• Internships welcome
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