Volunteer News Edition 15 2012

Helping out behind the scenes can be rewarding and you get out of it what you put in. Want to get more out of life? Access PBS and volunteer today!

Regular volunteer Marcello celebrates his birthday at PBS - made extra special by this Genie bottle cake.

 
OPPORTUNITIES

PBS Receptionist – regular Wednesdays! * taken
Want to help out on a weekly basis? Like helping people? Do you have good communication skills? We’ve got a vacancy for PBS reception on mornings on what Pete Merrett calls “Roots Wednesday” 10am-2pm during  Roots of Rhythm, Malt Shop Hop & Jumpin’ The Blues. Immediate vacancy.   Email mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au to secure this role.

What                     Reception
Day & Date          Wednesdays
Time                    10am-2pm
Location               47 Easey Street Collingwood


Library cataloguers * Rock fans encouraged to apply!
We’re almost halfway through the Hardcore Metal section and are yet to catalogue the Rock and Roll and indie rock section. Please help us catalogue the rest of it. To catalogue, you need to be able to operate I Tunes, have data entry skills and internet research skills    Email mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]auto help out.

What                      Library cataloguers
Day & Date          Lots of opportunities Monday to Friday between 10am-6pm
                             Monday 10 2 * 2 spots
                             Monday 2-6 * 2 spots
                             Tuesday 10-2 * 2 spots
                             Tuesday 2-6 * 2 spots
                             Wednesday 10-2 * 2 spots
                             Wednesday 2-6 * 1 spot
                             Thursday 10-2 * 2 spots
                             Thursday 2-6 * 2 spots
                             Friday 10-2 * 1 spot
                             Friday 2-6 * 2 spots
Location              PBS Radio station, 47 Easey Street Collingwood


PBS Open Day 2012
We’ve got roles galore for the PBS Open Day Saturday October 20.  These include Balloons, BBQ, Coffee and Tea duties, Meeting and greeting, merchandise and membership, running, and tour guide roles. Wanna help out on this fun day introducing PBS to visitors? It’s radio in action! Send EOI's to mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au

What                   Open Day volunteers EOI’s
Day & Date         Saturday 20^th October
Time                   11:30am-3:30pm
 Location            PBS Radio station, 47 Easey Street Collingwood


PBS ANNOUNCER COURSE

Well we’re only running three more announcer classes this year, and they do fill up!

Month	Days	Dates	Teacher	Spots left
SEPTEMBER	Mondays	3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1	Jenny Crowley	4
OCTOBER	Wednesdays	Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31	Jenny O'Keefe	8
NOVEMBER	Mondays	Mondays 5, 12, 19, 26 & 3 December	Jenny O'Keefe	8

I’m taking applications for all of these classes. If you’d like to apply, I’d suggest that you get in quick!

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.
 

PBS FINE PRINT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
It is important for all volunteers and staff to be familiar with this. See the policies and procedures hereand 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 volunteers, announcers and staff to operate with a shared, clear understanding of how things work at PBS. Please read it carefully. And if you’re inspired, why not consider becoming a PBS shareholder?