PBS Volunteer News 18-2013

Kim Walvisch on her final City Slang.  Pic by Jon Osborne.
Thanks to the ever-brilliant Jon Osborne for taking the snaps.See his pictures on his new website: http://www.jon-osborne.com/

Well it's been a fortnight of milestones & movements at PBS! We said congratulations to Tony Irvine for celebrating 20 years on air, we farewelled Tony Black who presented The Beat Delivery for 3 years. We also lost Kim Walvisch and her program City Slang following her exit from radio after almost 24 years on air. Maddy Mac has announced her retirement from The Breakfast Spread. Soon we say hello to again to Erica for Mixing Up The Medicine, and welcome to the new crew of presenters for the show BPM... and who knows what else is going to change around here?! Not me that's for sure! With all these vacancies, there's new opportunities at PBS. Read on to find out if we've got your dream role.

Thumb up! Bill made a killer sign for Kim as we farewelled her on City Slang
 

Volunteer Opportunities
Event Volunteer
Hey guys, we've still got roles available for Rock A Bye Baby. Be part of the PBS team! It's the last RABB for the year. Helping at the PBS RABB gigs mostly involves assisting parents, taking photos, talking to people about PBS, pusher traffic management, working the door and sticking up a few posters at the venue to advertise the event. It’s a fun event to be involved in, and there’s an excellent live soundtrack, in December our final one for 2013, Nicky Bomba's Bustamento play the starring role!   If you’d like to be involved email hr[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au

What                      Event Helper

Day & Date           Thursday 5^th December

Time                     10:30am–12:30pm

Location                Fitzroy Town Hall

Wednesday Reception 2-6pm in 2014
PBS is seeking a volunteer receptionist to handle the 2pm to 6pm shift on Wednesdays. The successful candidate will handle the phones, face to face enquiries and email, making referrals to all the right people. A good phone manner and confidence with using a computer and the internet is highly regarded. Everything else can easily be taught. Can you commit to at least 6 months? That'd be handy!  Some announcers during this time slot tend to have a lot of guests so excellent people skills are a must. This all falls during Jumpin' The Blues, Soul Time and THe Afterglow. Does this suit you? Then apply! Email mara@pbsfm.org.au for a position description. Train in 2013 to be reception ready in 2014. Get in quick and apply today.

What                     PBS Receptionist

Day & Date           Wednesdays in 2014

Time                      2pm-6pm

Location               PBS, 47 Easey Street Collingwood
 

Radio Role
Position available at PBS - Breakfast Co-host/Co-producer

PBS 106.7 is looking for an experienced broadcaster to undertake the role of co-host/co-producer for our weekday breakfast program The Breakfast Spread in 2014. The program airs Monday to Friday between 6am and 9am, commencing January 28, 2014. While this is a volunteer position, PBS will pay a suitable honorarium at a rate to be confirmed. PBS is a specialist music station based in Collingwood, Melbourne. www.pbsfm.org.au. Applications close 6pm Monday November 25.

For a full position description or any enquiries please contact Program Manager Owen McKern on 8415 1067 or programs@pbsfm.org.au

PBS is recruiting
Membership Coordinator position
PBS 106.7FM is looking for a team player with initiative, who has an strong eye for detail, solid admin abilities, with excellent communication skills – both written and oral – to join the station as its Membership Coordinator. The candidate will have a strong interest in Melbourne’s diverse music scene, as well as an understanding of community radio. The primary focus will be to service PBS’ members, but also work more broadly within the Marketing and Events team. Applications by COB Wednesday 13 November. For a position description mara@pbsfm.org.au

Other ways to get involved at PBS
Become a PBS Shareholder * Correct date  Tuesday 19/11/13
Want to get more involved with the station? Consider becoming a shareholder of Progressive Broadcasting Service Co-operative Limited (license holder of PBS 106.7FM). Shareholding costs $50 and is kept ‘activate’ by having a current (financial) membership. Active Shareholding allows you to vote at the Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday 19 November (at the Collingwood Senior Citizens Centre November @ 7pm) – you may also choose to stand for the Board.  Please contact adrianbasso@pbsfm.org.au to receive an application form or if you have any questions.

 

Open Day photos by Neil Walker
Neil caught Open Day astonishingly well- with a minimalist brief, he really captured  the community day accurately and beautifully!  You can see more of  his pictures here or here!
 

Here's just some of Neil Walker's great shots from PBS Open Day 26/10/2013

Robbie C & a tour group

Who should resist a BBQ at 1pm on a Saturday arvo? No-one! Here's Saul Zavarce from Fiesta Jazz after his show


Music and Interviews Coordinator/Jazz Got Soul Presenter Chelsea Wilson showing visitors the ins and outs of the library


Tal's amazing on the merch stand

Myles from 5ft High and Rising & John Carver from Across The Tracks doing studio demonstrations


Everyone loves shooting the breeze + a BBQ


And thankfully we've got the best BBQer's around! Thanks Jurgen and Chris and the rest of the team who volunteer at PBS!

 

Fine Print Policies and Procedures

It is important for all volunteers and staff to be familiar with this. See the policies and procedures 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 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?