Volunteer News 3 - 2013
Well Drive Live 2013 was the one week non-stop party celebrating live music at PBS. It was an absolute blast and it was great to have so many fabulous people involved. That includes: Lucy
S, Jon O, Lisa D, Alex S, Rajiv P, Di C, Justin T, Frederic B, Nick S, Denise
F, Russell S, Julien H, Heidi W, Chris P, Zoe M, Monique S, Michael M, Lucille
C and Arnaud T.
And thanks to all the
other volunteers who kept PBS pumpin’! That includes our music department
assistants and cataloguers: Vassili L, Amy C, Tas, Alex S, Jake R, Sam J,
Richard W, Denise F, Catherine N,Julien H, Alex B, Nicholas H, Amy C, Chris X,
Sasha B, Michael L and Kerrie H
And what about a hand to
our Receptionists? Emily C, Kristine P, Lee-Anne B, Ben W, Vickey W, Laura F,
Jane B, Sam Johnstone and Logan J. And let’s not forget Anne K who helps out in
accounts, David B who helps out our station manager, Jeff who helps me out, and
Chris P and Roger who helped everyone out! Last but not least thanks to all our
broadcasters who keep PBS sounding like it does 24/7. There’s so many
volunteers involved at PBS and there more opportunities on offer. Read on...
Volunteer Opportunities
Music Department Assistants * no spots left
Can you
commit at least 4 hours per week over 6 months to PBS during PBS working hours?
Do you love music and possess administrative and organisational skills?
Diligent people with experience with I-tunes, Word and Excel are sought. Music
and Interviews Co-ordinator Chelsea Wilson is seeking two assistants. One to
help out on Wednesday and the other to assist on Friday. Do you want to help
out in one of the best departments at PBS? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au
to organise a trial shift.
What Music Department Assistants
Days Wednesday or Friday * ASAP
Times negotiable
but at least 4 hours
Location 47 Easey Street Collingwood
Rock A
Bye Baby * still spots left
The
Miserable Little Bastards headline the first Rock A Bye Baby of 2013, a gig for
adults and kids. Would you like to help out at this event? We need 2 door
people, and 4 access assistants and we’d love your help. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au if you want to be involved and help out.
What Event helpers
Days Thursday 7th
March 2013
Times 10:30am-12:30pm
Location Fitzroy Town Hall
Paid Opportunities
Marketing and Events Manager
PBS
106.7FM is on the hunt for an experienced, proactive and creative Marketing and
Events Manager to help shape the sound of a key pillar of Melbourne’s vibrant
music community. This is an exciting position at the station within a fast
changing landscape of new technologies, changing audience habits and
interesting new content development.
This is
a senior role, managing a team of two staff and volunteers. The Marketing and
Events (M & E) Manager is responsible for exploring and developing the
station’s potential to push its brand to the greater Melbourne community, as
well as planning, coordinating and producing events. The role oversees all aspects
of internal and external communication, and is responsible for community
engagement. The M & E Manager plays a critical role in the positioning,
development and implementation of PBS’ multi-platform activities. The position
also oversees the engagement, management and growth of PBS Members, with an
emphasis on new and emerging communication methods. Appropriate qualifications
and music industry experience is essential.
Interested?
Please email mara@pbsfm.org.au
for a position description. Submit applications that address the selection
criteria by the COB Monday February 18, 2013.
Learning Opportunities
DO THE PBS ANNOUNCER COURSE IN 2013
PBS is
running announcer courses for the following dates:
Month
|
Day
|
Dates
|
Teacher
|
April
* SOLD OUT
|
Mondays
|
8, 15,
22, 29, 6th May
|
Jenny
O'Keefe
|
June
|
Wednesdays
|
5, 12,
19, 27, 3rd July
|
Jen
Crowley
|
July
|
Mondays
|
1, 8,
15, 22, 29
|
Jenny
O'Keefe
|
August
|
Wednesdays
|
7, 14,
21, 29, 4th September
|
Campbell
Mc Nolty
|
September
|
Mondays
|
2, 9,
16, 23, 30
|
Jenny
O'Keefe
|
October
|
Wednesdays
|
2, 9,
16, 23, 30
|
Jen
Crowley
|
November
|
Wednesdays
|
6, 13,
20, 27, 4th December
|
Campbell
Mc Nolty
|
Course Cost
PBS
member fee: Full $270 Concession $180
PBS non
member fee: Full $300 Concession
$200
If you’re interested do the following:
3. Once payment has been processed you’ll be confirmed in the class
4. Turn up to classes and learn a lot!
PBS in Pictures
The fine photographic work of Jon Osborne and Lucy Spartalis can be viewed at their awesome websites. Here's little taste of Drive Live starring some of the great PBS volunteers.
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| Heidi W volunteering on the bar by Jon Osborne |
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| Announcer Grace K hanging out with PBS members and Frenchman Arnaud volunteering by Jon Osborne |
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| Bar Ace Frederic with PBS listener Vic by Lucy Spartalis |
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| Alex handling the door by Lucy Spartalis |
Or check out http://www.facebook.com/pbsfm for more fantastic Drive Live pictures
Fine Print Policies and Procedures
It is important for all volunteers and staff to be familiar with this.
See the policies and procedures here andhttp://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?
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