PBS Volunteer News - 10 - 2015

Thanks to all the volunteers who contributed in the month of September and to Kristine who filled the volunteer coordinators chair. There’s a lot coming up at PBS both on air and off including a short paid stint for the suited person and of course our Open Day.

BTW, how’s this glorious poster? It’s made by all round artist/volunteer Lucas Heenan.

Sponsorship Research Assistant

We're seeking a suitably experience person to create and assist maintain long lead spreadsheet for the sponsorship team in order to enhance sales opportunities for PBS 106.7FM. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, sales nous, research skills, an understanding of PBS business and the ability to work in the PBS team. There is no cold calling, however experience in a sales role is a plus. The assignment will be 1-2 days over 3-4 weeks. For a PD, please email sarah@pbsfm.org.au. Applications close Friday October 16 at 1pm. 

WHAT      SPONSORSHIP RESEARCH ASSISTANT

DATE      TBA

TIME      TBA

LOCATION  47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Open Day 

Saturday October 24th – Seeking Coffee and Tea maker.

Mastered the art of a coffee machine? Then you’d be a great person to make the coffee! Like to talk to meet people and talk? You’d be perfect to take the orders.  Email mara@pbsfm.org.au if you’d like to secure a volunteer role for a fun day at PBS.

WHAT         OPEN DAY VOLUNTEERS – COFFEE/TEA x 2

DAY & DATE   SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER

TIME         11:45-3:10

LOCATION     PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

PBS Record Fair   - BBQ Assistant

Don’t worry, it's not as elaborate as the above picture! We’ve only got three things to BBQ; sausages, vegetarian sausages and onions! Now if you're cool to work with one other volunteer and talk to people whilst BBQing meat. Perhaps all signs point to YES! Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to grab this role

WHAT         RECORD FAIR VOLUNTEERS _BBQ 

DATE         SATURDAY 21ST OF NOVEMBER

TIME         8:45am-2:15pm

LOCATION     COLLINGWOOD TOWN HALL

Membership Kit Packers

We're currently running a membership drive this month, so if things go well, we'll have plenty of membership kits to pack. Seeking a team to assist packing kits on Thursday November 5th at 2pm. Would you like to help? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au  

WHAT         MEMBERSHIP KIT PACKERS

DATE         THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5

TIME         2PM-5PM

LOCATION     47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Rock A Bye Baby December 3 - Door and Access Assistants

Rock A Bye Baby is a gig, held up at the Fitzroy Town Hall once every two months for parents, carers and children. We’ll need a hand on the door, and to help patrons enter and exit the building. Would you like to help? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au

WHAT      ROCK A BYE BABY DOOR AND ACCESS HELPERS

DATE      THURSDAY 3^RD DECEMBER

TIME      10:30AM-12:30PM

LOCATION  FITZROY TOWN HALL

Soul A Go Go Merch Buddies

We’ll be selling merch at Soul A Go Go December 31st for the end of year bonanza! Would you like to volunteer? We’re seeking 3 people to cover 2 shifts: 1 x 8:30PM-10:30PM shift and 2 x 10:30 PM -12AM shift. Bring your trusted friend if you like, volunteer and party the rest of the night. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to find out more!

WHAT      SOUL A GO GO MERCH VOLUNTEER TEAM

DATE      THURSDAY 31ST OF DECEMBER 

TIME      1 x 8:30PM-10:30PM shift and 2 x 10:30 PM -12AM shift

LOCATION  THE CORNER HOTEL

Grant Writer - EOI’s

Are you a successful grant writer that would like to share your time and skills with PBS in 2016? It would be for a good cause. Email hr@pbsfm.org.au for more info or to express your interest

WHAT         GRANT WRITER EOI’S

DAY & DATE   TBA IN 2016

PBS Announcer Course 2016

Did you miss out on doing the PBS announcer course this year? Maybe 2016 is YOUR year?!

We're running courses for the following dates:

Month	Day	Dates	Teacher
MARCH	WEDNESDAY	2, 9, 16, 23, 30	Campbell
APRIL	TUESDAY	5, 12, 19, 26 & 3rd of May	Beth
JUNE	WEDNESDAY	1, 8, 15, 22, 29	Campbell
JULY	MONDAY	4, 11, 18, 25 & 1st of July	Maddy Mac
AUGUST	WEDNESDAY	3, 10, 17, 24, 31st of August	Jen Crowley
SEPTEMBER	MONDAY	5, 12, 19, 26 & 3rd of October	Maddy Mac
OCTOBER	WEDNESDAY	5, 12, 19, 26 & 2nd November	Beth
NOVEMBER	MONDAY	7, 14, 21, 28 & 5th of December	Jen Crowley

If you're keen on applying for the PBS announcer course in 2016, please email hr@pbsfm.org.au for more information and an application form.

Fine Print Policies and Procedures

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