PBS Volunteer News 12, 2017

LENZ
Picture by @ragandbonephotography

 This is Lenz from Spawn rockin' out at Heavy and Hammered III
You may know her as the presenter of Into The Void as heard on PBS 106.7FM every second Saturday 2am-6am. She's been doing it since 2015 and winds it up this Saturday.  Thanks to Lenz for your tireless efforts for PBS and the music community and don't forget to tune in. And thanks to an amazing team of volunteers, who’ve kept PBS going 24/7 on air, helped behind the scenes, and represented PBS at the many community events!  There are still more opportunities to be a part of the team in 2017 + beyond.

Who’s keen?
Who wants to volunteer at PBS?

See below to see if there’s a volunteer opportunity that suits you, your skills and your availability:


BBQ punk rockers, The Burnt Sausages will fry your brains in the best possible way
Rock A Bye Baby WITH THE BURNT SAUSAGES
The Burnt Sausages are a sizzlin’ BBQ punk band, with bangers with bang have been charred, scarred and tormented with tongs. Prepare to be dunked in tomato sauce, coleslaw and smokin’ hits like ‘Get Out of My Grill’, ‘Too Many Onions’ and processed meat anthem ‘Burnt Sausages: Raw On The Inside’… And the Burned Sausages play the next Rock A Bye Baby, the daytime gig for children and carers at the Fitzroy Town Hall in December. We’re looking for trustworthy volunteers, who like helping people! Seeking access volunteers to help patrons access the venue. Note: This is a physical role – helping parents and children by lifting pushers up and down stairs. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to volunteer.

EVENT ACCESS VOLUNTEER - ROCK A BYE BABY
THURSDAY DECEMBER 7
10:30 AM-12:15 PM 
FITZROY TOWN HALL

Do you see yourself sitting at this Reception desk? 
Reception Vacancies in 2018
When you volunteer at the PBS reception desk you'll get to meet people from all walks of life, develop working relationships with PBS announcers and staff. Use your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be the face of PBS for the 4-hour shift duration. A good phone manner and confidence using a computer, Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet is required. We have regular and casual reception vacancies – 2 options listed below. Shift frequency is once a week.   Would you like to volunteer as the PBS Receptionist or find out more?   Email mara@pbsfm.org.au  for a PD.
VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST
1.MONDAY ARVO’s IN JANUARY 22 + 29 + FEBRUARY 5, 2018 2:00 PM-6:00 PM - TAKEN
2.FRIDAY MORNING’S, FORTNIGHTLY IN 2018 10:00AM-2:00 PM  - TAKEN
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD


Reception Vacancies   
We have a couple of Receptionist vacancies that have JUST opened up. They fall on Tuesdays 10am-2pm (during soul-jazz-electro-neo soul - hip hop programs Mystic Brew and Boogie Beat Suite, and Southern Style - the twangy Bluegrass program). We also have afternoon shift open too (during Southern Style, 50's rockabilly program It's a Gas and freeform freedom program: Mixing Up The Medicine).  Would you like to volunteer as the PBS Receptionist or find out more?  Email mara@pbsfm.org.au  for a PD.
VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST - 2 SPOTS - TAKEN
1. TUESDAYS  10:00AM-2:00 PM 
2 .TUESDAYS  2:00 PM-6:00PM  
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

It ain't all glamour and rockstars in the library  - only sometimes! Homebrew's Maddy Mac and Patty with Tim Rodgers 
Music Library MULTIPLE VACANCIES + SEEKING A VOLUNTEER WITH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SKILLS
The PBS music library is now recruiting volunteers. There are three spaces to fill:
·         Wednesday 11am-3pm
·         Wednesday 2pm-6pm
·         Friday 11am-3pm
We seek a volunteer commitment of a minimum of 6 months. The music library volunteer assists the Music Manager and Interviews Coordinator to process new music, assist with library duties, and help with interview placement across the PBS program guide. We are looking for people who are competent and confident using computers, Word, Excel, Google docs, iTunes, data entry skills and possess strong attention to detail.  Shift frequency is once a week, and shift durations are 4 hours.  This would suit volunteers with a background in information management, music industry, communications or media.  Email mara@pbsfm.org.au for the PD. Written applications should include a cover letter and CV.  The closing date is November 22.

MUSIC LIBRARY VOLUNTEER
1.WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 11:00 AM-3 PM * AVAIL NOW
2.WEDNESDAY ARVO’S 2:00 PM-6:00 PM * AVAIL NOW
3.FRIDAY MORNING’S 11:00AM-3:00 PM * AVAIL NOW
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD


Seeking Greeter for PBS Announcer on Sunday
Peter Miles from The Gospel Show is seeking a person to assist on his program every third Sunday, and other sporadic special events (like - when guests - such as a gospel choir comes in). The role is greeting PBS guests, making coffee and tea, generally helping guests feel welcome, tidying up afterwards and answering the phone. Do you love The Gospel Show?  Would you like to help out in 2018?  Written applications should include a letter explaining why you would like to do this. Email mara@pbsfm.org. au 

ASSISTANT TO PETER MILES
EVERY THIRD SUNDAY IN 2018 
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD


Drive Live 2018 Intern  
Drive Live is the station’s annual showcase of Melbourne’s thriving live music scene, and a celebration of PBS’ long and storied history of live-to-air broadcasting. For a week every year, PBS opens its doors to the public as three bands perform each day in front of a studio audience from our Studio 5, broadcast live via www.pbsfm.org.au and 106.7FM. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitable candidates for an intern role to assist with the organisation of Drive Live 2018, which will be held from February 5-9. Interested parties should address the selection criteria below, as well as attach a cover letter and CV by end of day Sunday December 3. A modest stipend is available for the successful applicant. Check http://pbsfm.org.au/node/71174 for more info. 

DRIVE LIVE INTERN
22ND JANUARY - 9TH FEBRUARY
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD


The PBS Access and Diversity course participants in March 2017
Excellence in Training
In 2016-2017 The Breakfast Spread's Beth AQ ran 3 announcer courses with the support of Creative Victoria at PBS. The aim was to help increase access and diversity for our music community on air.  23 students graduated: Hannah Donnelly, Shio Otani, Amena Ziard, Ajak Kwai, Roj Amedi, Triana Hernandez Echeverria, Emily Gayfer, Chloe Turner, Quinn Tyler, Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa, Parvyn Kaur Bennett, June Jones, Ying Wang, Simona Castricum, Beź Maria Zewdie, Areej Nur, Aysha Tufa, Fem Belling, Holly Pereira, Latifa Elmrini, Thanh Hằng Phạm, Nam-Chi Tran and Nicki Russell. You can hear their programs on the rotating roster on Cross-Pollinate.
Beth AQ holds up the award that represents the efforts of many
Last weekend, the PBS Access and Diversity Program, PBS 106.7FM (VIC) shared the award for Excellence in Training with joint winner Share the Load, Harvey Community Radio (WA). Congratulations to all inspirational students/announcers, mentors, teachers, techs and to Beth for their efforts in creating space for more voices, and creating change at this community organisation.
Listen to Cross-Pollinate here http://pbsfm.org.au/crosspollinate or Tuesdays from 7-8pm on DAB+. 


Having a musical vision for a program is a good start for an aspiring radio announcer, and the PBS announcer course can teach you how to use the desk, and so much more! 
Announcer Course – 2018
We run an announcer course (separate to the Access and Diversity Program) across the year, and it is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of what goes into creating a radio program, with an aim to give you the skills to create a demo. PBS announcer course is the first step you need to take if you want to be a PBS announcer. Take the class that will put you on your path!  Classes are held at PBS Studios, 47 Easey St, Collingwood, over 5 weeks from 6:30pm-8:30 pm. March has already sold out and due to the success of the Access Diversity Class, the June class is dedicated for women, trans, and gender diverse people.  Here are the dates for 2018:

 
Class Dates
NIGHT
MONTH/S
1
2
3
4
5
WEDNESDAYS
MARCH – SOLD OUT
7th March
14th March
21st March
28th March
1st April
MONDAYS
APRIL-MAY
9th April
16th April
23rd April
30th April
7th May
WEDNESDAYS
JUNE-JULY*
16th June
13th June
20th  June
27th June
4th July
MONDAYS
JULY
2nd July
9th July
16th July
23rd July
30th July 
MONDAYS
AUGUST
6th Aug
13th Aug
20th Aug
27th Aug
3rd Sept
WEDNESDAYS
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER
5th Sept
12th Sept
19th Sept
26th Sept
3rd Oct
MONDAYS
OCTOBER
1st Oct
8th Oct
15th Oct
22nd Oct
29th Oct
WEDNESDAYS
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
5th Nov
12th Nov
19th Nov
26th Nov
3rd Dec


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

*class dedicated for women, trans and gender diverse people.

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

Open Day Photos by Tom Sedunary
The PBS 106.7FM Open Day was held Saturday, October 21st, and a team of volunteers, announcers and staffers opened up the station to show the public exactly what happens at PBS

Ken, Molly, Barry and Steve greet the visitors


Tom and Ron shoot the breeze with a long time listener


 Rodger Holdsworth with Senegambian Jazz Band's Kora player Amadou Suso in, playing a pre-record for Global Village


Snagtime! Rodger, Amadou, Kristine (Open Day event manager and PBS Receptionist), Adrian (General Manager)
and BBQ boss Rodney 


Senegambian Jazz Band in Studio 5


Susi from What The Folk!  and radio veteran Glen Morrow leading the way forward for the future of radio


PBS announcers Kix and Palmtree Paddy show visitors exactly what goes inside a radio studio


PBS announcers Wendy and Monica have a good ol' fashioned catch up


Emily makes a $$$ale!


PBS Saturday 🌟 announcers Saul and Emma Peel


In the music library with PBS announcers Alex, Michael and Interview Coordinator Emma


Susan and Adam prepare drinks for the visitors and volunteers alike


PBS announcer Kit shows a group visitors behind the scenes at PBS
Thanks  to Peter Smith, Rodney Shah, Susan Davis, Adam Jenkins, Kix (Afro Turn Up), Palmtree Paddy (Ports of Paradise), Triana Hernandez Echeverria (Cross Pollinate), Mz Rizk (Boogie Beat Suite), Molly Jessop, Barry Fraser, Ken Lee, Kristine Philipp, Emily Starr, Elle Young (Headhunters), Michael Mulholland (Junkyard), Alex Sims (Interstellar Overdrive), Chris Xynos (Connections), Ashley O'Halloran, Di Crowther, Michael O'Shea (Tales From the Other Side), Robbie Candeloro, Sean Pollard B (Subterranean Chill), Emma Peel (Switched On), Saul Zavarce (Fiesta Jazz), Tom Sedunary (Jazz on Saturday), Wendy Tonkin (Metal Genesis), Tom Siandis (Jumpin' The Blues), Monica Hanns (Against The Tide) and Ron Dickinson (Magic Carpet Ride) for volunteering and  representing PBS on Open Day 2017.  

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? The AGM is held in November.

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