PBS Volunteer News Edition 8 2012


Welcome to Pat and thanks to Alice, Angelika, Ashley, Ben, Brittany, Catherine, Chi Chi, Courtney, Grace, Irene, Jane, John, Josh, Kristina, Lachlan, Linda, Logan, Manon, Minami, Paul, Paul S, Sam, Sam B, Sam J, Sam W, Sasha, Stefan, Viktoria and William for your help at the PBS this fortnight. There’s ample opportunities to volunteer at PBS. Just read down!
Manon and Josh volunteer during the school holidays

Ben and Pat helping out at Rock A Bye Baby

Tek Tek. Photo by Josh Barnes


VOLUNTEER AT PBS                                                                                                      
Radio Festival Phone Assistance* help wanted!

Volunteers to take memberships during the PBS Radio Festival

Radio Festival Admin * help wanted!

Volunteer to send memberships during/after the PBS Radio festival


PBS Reception vacancy* Wednesday 10am-2pm
Reception at PBS is an important role. 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. It’s handling the station during Roots of Rhythm, Malt Shop Hop and Jumpin’ The Blues. We’re looking for a person who’s are willing to commit at least 6 months, and there’s training.  Email mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au to volunteer for this role.
What                PBS Receptionist
Day & Time       Wednesday 10am-2pm
Location           47 Easey Street Collingwood

Music Department Assistants – minimum 5 month commitment * Wednesday
Work side by side with the PBS music and interviews coordinator Chelsea Wilson to help our announcers organise interviews and get their hands on the latest music. These are admin roles and we need people who pay attention to detail, have admin experience, good communication skills and are reliable. Competence in MS Word, the internet, I tunes, Excel and data entry are essential. Are you looking to build up your resume with this kind of music industry or admin activity? Then this is the role for you. Read this and Email mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au to secure this role
What                      Music Department Assistants
Date                       Wednesdays
Time                      Between 10am-6pm [4 hour minimum]
Location                47 Easey Street Collingwood  

Library Cataloguing – Weekdays Monday to Friday between 10am-6pm * always loads of opportunities now*
Grouse volunteers in the music library
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 organise training and 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
Announcer Course June 6 - 1 spot left * get in now!
Want to do a radio short course? Maybe this is the one for you.
The next PBS course starts on Wednesday June 13 2012 at 6:30pm at 47 EASEY STREET, COLLINGWOOD, and runs for 5 consecutive Wednesday nights excluding [9/4].  

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

If you want to do this, email mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au to enrol.

WIN!!! * for PBS volunteers only!                                                                                   
Win a voucher for the Peninsula Hot Springs
The Peninsula Hot Springs have come on board as major sponsors of this year’s Radio Festival. If you don’t know where/what, check out: www.peninsulahotsprings.com
Email
mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au to win a voucher
 


 PBS FINE PRINT AND POLICIES                                                                                        
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.

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