PBS Volunteer News 4, 2017

Busy times at PBS, there’s a lot of activity and so much to organise. But it’s worth it, because it’s all in the name of PBS, Melbourne’s progressive broadcaster of specialist music, powered by amazing volunteers. 

Thanks to one and all. 

IWD at PBSFM captured by Christine Brackenhoff, Mel Page, Bridget Small, Sarah Pratt, Josie Smart, Sophie Woods and Nick Brown

March 8 was a real highlight for PBS because we celebrated International Women’s Day and had a fantastic team of volunteers who championed women and non binary voices.  It kick started with a full house for The Breakfast Spread with on air talent from Beth AQ, Sarah Occhino, Hannah Donnelly, Parvyn Kaur Bennett, and Ajak Kwai, Roj Amedi, Triana Hernandez and Josie Smart, Behind the scenes, producer Sophie Woods kept things moving, Nick Brown made everyone breakfast, and Kerrie, Natalie, both came in early to video the event.  Later that day, Helen Jennings presented Roots of Rhythm with Kelly Auty, Jane Hendry played vocal group classics, Jan Dale span the blues on Jumpin’ The Blues, DJ  Ladysoul did Soul Time, Lyndelle presented The Afterglow. Ruby Woods and Katie Harrigan assisted Alicia engineer the studio 5 Live with Broads. Monica followed that with  Against the Tide,  Ruby Soho filled in for Shock Treatment,  Claire Dickson covered Pojama People,  Madi Wright did her legendary show: Be Suburban. Bridget Small, Christine Brackenhoff and Melanie Page provided stellar social media coverage. Then deep in Brunswick, Grace K and Erica presented the The Punk Singer at The Spotted Mallard.  IWD was a huge day for PBS with ace content, the coolest announcers, volunteers and special guests pulling it all together. It's a new chapter in the PBS story, and if you’d like to be part of the action, why don’t you volunteer? 

Here’s some upcoming opportunities…

EVENT VOLUNTEERING
Calling all night owls and party people! PBS is looking for event volunteers to volunteer on the door and the merch desk of a new night starting up Saturday March 25 at the Evelyn called Momentum.  Eclectic by nature but strongly rooted in the funk, hip-hop, neo-soul and jazz scene, Momentum is an opportunity to showcase the amazing array of sounds emerging from our local community (and beyond) and simultaneously nourish the already strong connection between the PBS family and the vibrant Melbourne music scene.  This promises to be a great partnership with Foreign Brothers, a showcase of hot new music, as well as very fun night.  Send your EOI to volunteer to hr@pbsfm.org.au.

MOMENTUM
SATURDAY 25^th MARCH
10:30PM-1AM  (DOOR/MERCH)
THE EVELYN

ROCK A BYE BABY
Rock A Bye Baby is a family friendly event held bi-monthly at the historic Fitzroy Town Hall.  Featuring a The Senegambian Jazz Band, this will be fun and we would love you be involved. We’re looking for trustworthy volunteers, who like people! Door volunteers help out on the door, access volunteers help patrons access the venue. Email hr@pbsfm.org.au to volunteer.

ROCK A BYE BABY  
THURSDAY 6TH APRIL 
10:30AM-12:15PM (DOOR/ACCESS)
FITZROY TOWN HALL

PHONE ANSWERER ON SUNDAYS
The ever popular blues program Juke Joint heard on PBS on Sunday afternoons from 1-3pm is looking for help. Our announcer Matt is seeking a volunteer to sit on the reception desk and answer the calls. Would you be interested in doing this? Email hr@pbsfm.org.au to volunteer.

PHONE ANSWERER
SUNDAYS
1PM-3PM

PBS 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

RADIO FESTIVAL EARLY OFFERS

PBS  Radio Festival is the PBS annual radiothon/subscriber-thon/marathon fundraising event where we ask our listeners for financial support and we need wonderful volunteers to take phone calls, and enter memberships into a membership database. Good phone manner, good data entry skills and great communication skills, and a strong understanding of PBS is a must. Radio Festival runs from May 15-28. To put up your hand to volunteer in the phone room, REGISTER HERE

If you’re not big into phone rooms, or would like to try something different, we do offer administrative volunteer roles on and after the radio festival. CLICK HERE  to register for an aftermath role.

PBS RADIO FESTIVAL ROLES

15TH -28TH MAY 
47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

ANNOUNCER COURSE
The PBS announcer course is quickly filling  for the year, so if it you’d like to do the PBS announcer course read on. Classes are held at PBS Studios, 47 Easey St, Collingwood over 5 weeks from 6:30pm-8:30pm:

WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE 7,14, 21, 28 & JULY 5
MONDAYS IN JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
WEDNESDAYS IN AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
MONDAYS IN SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 & OCTOBER 2
WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 25 & NOVEMBER 1
MONDAYS IN NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27 & DECEMBER 4

Rates

Full Fee $330              PBS Member $300
Concession $220        Concession fee for PBS members $200

Application form and further info at: http://pbsfm.org.au/become-an-announcer. Completed applications can be sent to hr@pbsfm.org.au. 

PBS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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

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