VOLUNTEER NEWS EDITION 2 2012
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
PBS Reception Roles * an awesome opportunity* still avail!
Reception at PBS is both an important role and highly rewarding role at PBS. After all, it’s the face of PBS. If you’re a people person, have good administrative skills, are reliable and like to help, this role is for you. We’re looking for people who are willing to commit at least 6 months, and there’s training. Email mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au to select your desired shift.
What PBS Receptionist
Day & Times Monday 10am-2pm until 13th February; Wednesday 2pm-6pm; Thursday 10am-2pm
Location 47 Easey Street Collingwood
Library Cataloguing – Weekdays Monday to Friday between 10am-6pm * loads of opportunities now** still avail!
PBS has an expansive CD collection which is currently being catalogued. We’ve had heaps of help to get to where we are, but we are still in need of more assistance. To get the most out of it, you need basic computer skills. The role is a data entry one, so attention to detail is important. If you’re interested in helping out, email mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au to secure your shift
What Library Cataloguing Weekdays
Day & Date Weekdays Monday to Friday
Time Between Monday to Friday 10am-6pm
Location 47 Easey Street Collingwood
Library Cataloguing – Another Saturday working bee * still spots avail!
Our last Saturday cataloguing working bee was so popular, we’re doing it again. We’ve got a massive collection and we’d love your help to catalogue. You will be trained but good data entry skills and a basic understanding of computer systems will make this role very easy. Can you spare the time? Would you like to help? Say yes, by emailing hr[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au to secure a spot.
What Library Cataloguing
Date Saturday 4th Feb
Time 2 shifts: 10:30-1:30pm and 1:30-5pm
Location 47 Easey Street Collingwood
Drive Live at PBS!
Drive Live is the on air celebration of live music in Melbourne. From Monday 6th of February through to Friday 10th of February, PBS broadcasts your favourite bands, performing live from the Easey Street studios. Here’s your chance to be part of it....
Volunteer to assist during this broadcast event. We’ve got heaps of roles, but we need to have people with superior people skills, are adaptable, available, reliable and reasonably knowledgeable about music!
RUNNERS WANTED! * full *
We need people to assist bar people during Drive Live Monday to Friday. The bar will be selling beers & cans of soft drinks, providing water jugs and selling merchandise. The runner will be providing support to the bar.
- The duties are as follows:
1) Fill tubs with ice and beer
2) Put water jugs on the bar with glasses
3) Ensure that the tubs are adequately stocked
4) Remove empties from around the space and put in recycling bin
5) Record the amount of stock that we use
6) Wipe down the bar top with spray and wipe at the end of the shift. If bar mats are really wet, put them in the kitchen
7) Ad hoc assistance
What Runner each day
Days Monday 6th of February; Tuesday 7th February; Wednesday 8th February; Thursday 9th February & Friday 10th February
Times 5:00pm-7:30pm
Location 47 Easey Street Collingwood
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK
PBS Program Manager * Less than 1 week*
The Program Manager is responsible for the overall sound and quality of the station’s programming. This position offers a significant opportunity to be proactive in shaping the sound of a key pillar of Melbourne’s unique music community. Candidates with broadcasting experience, a broad musical palette and music industry experience and knowledge, take note. Applications close 30th Jan 2012.
For the full position description call Mara Williams on 03 8415 1067, or mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au or check http://pbsvolunteers.blogspot.com/2011/12/pbs-is-seeking-program-manager-and-here.html
What Program Manager
Day & Date Now seeking applications. Close date: 30th Jan 2012
Location 47 Easey Street Collingwood
ANNOUNCER COURSE only 2 spots left!
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| Live the dream and learn how to become a radio announcer |
The next PBS course starts on Wednesday March 7 2012 at 6:30pm at 47 EASEY STREET, COLLINGWOOD, and runs for 5 consecutive Wednesday nights.
We run small classes[8], it’s a great opportunity to see what it’s like behind the scenes, have the chance to have a go yourself, and make a demo. It's taught by experienced community radio community announcers. Not to mention, it’s fun, and you get to meet like minded individuals.
Prices are as follows:
Course Cost
PBS member fee: Full $270 Concession $180
PBS non member fee: Full $300 Concession $200
FINAL THOUGHT
I happen to think that computers are the most important thing to happen to musicians since the invention of cat-gut which was a long time ago.... Robert Moog – the inventor of the Moog
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| A picture of Robert Moog |
PBS FINE PRINT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
It is important for all announcers, volunteers and staff to be familiar with this. It is available online (to save the trees) from here and http://pbs.org.au/policy. The Policies and Procedures Handbook ensures that PBS remains in safe compliance with the Codes of Practice and other relevant legislation. It also positions PBS staff, Announcers and volunteers to operate with a shared, clear understanding of how things work at PBS. Please read this carefully.
PBS Volunteer News will return in 2 weeks time
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