PBS Volunteer News 7, 2018
Thanks to all the volunteers who put in EOI’s for the music library. We recently welcomed two new volunteers – Jas and Errol to the team, and if you missed out this time, read down to find out what other roles are coming up. But before we get there, I’d like to thank the team who have been plugging away at the archive, social media, reception, and events as well as the library. You know who you are!
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| Thanks Jane! 📸 Christine Brackenoff |
In other news, we’d like to thank Bridget Small, Sarah Occhino, Annika Priest, Heather Elmes and Claire Dickson who have been filling in as alternating Breakfast Spread co-hosts, a big thanks to them for their dedication to PBS.
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| Thank you Annika, Heather, Bridget and Sarah |
From September 17 Claire Dickson from Circling the Sun will co-present The Breakfast Spread with Milo Eastwood on Monday to Friday 6am-9am.
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| Milo and Claire |
And let’s all say a big thanks to Tom Sedunary, host of Jazz on Saturday for 16 months, who recently retired.
The new host of this flagship program is Andrew Young. You can hear him on Saturday’s from 9am-11am from September 22 and thanks to all the fantastic fill-in announcers who’ve held the fort on Jazz on Saturday.
The new host of this flagship program is Andrew Young. You can hear him on Saturday’s from 9am-11am from September 22.
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| Thank you and farewell Tom |
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| Andrew Young |
If you're interested in upcoming volunteer roles read on to find out what's happening at music community radio station PBS......
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| More is more at Heavy and Hammered |
Heavy and Hammered Volunteers EOIs - TAKEN
Take a look at this lineup? If this is up your alley perhaps you’d like to volunteer for PBS at Heavy and Hammered IV. We’re looking for a crew of rock/heavy music fans to volunteer on the merch desk. Ideally, you’re a trustworthy individual who loves and listens any one of these PBS programs and the bands on the bill. If you’re interested in volunteering as a merch person, tell us why you'd be good at it. Send your EOI to: mara@pbsfm.org.au
HEAVY AND HAMMERED - MERCH PERSON EOIs
8PM-11:15 PM
SATURDAY 6th OCTOBER
SATURDAY 6th OCTOBER
THE TOTE
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| Don't miss the annual PBS Record Fair |
Record Fair Volunteer
Volunteer on the door at what has been called by those in the know as “The Best Record Fair”. If you love the music community and want to become more involved please consider helping out as a door person from 12:00-3:15pm. Seeking trustworthy volunteers with great communication and numerical skills. Email your EOI to mara@pbsfm.org.au
RECORD FAIR VOLUNTEER – DOOR PERSON
SATURDAY OCTOBER 13
12:00PM-3:15PM
COLLINGWOOD TOWN HALL
Phone Answerer for Jazz On Saturday
Do you like Jazz? We have a new announcer who plays a lot of records and to start with, they're looking for assistance answering the phone. If you are free Saturday from 9am-11am and would like to kickstart your weekend at PBS answering the phones for Jazz On Saturday? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest.
Do you like Jazz? We have a new announcer who plays a lot of records and to start with, they're looking for assistance answering the phone. If you are free Saturday from 9am-11am and would like to kickstart your weekend at PBS answering the phones for Jazz On Saturday? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest.
PHONE ANSWERER
SATURDAYS
9AM-11AM
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD
Membership Packing
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| Would you like to sit in the reception chair? |
Tuesday Reception Fills
If you have experience on a front desk, front of house, face to face customer service role or an admin role, this could be a good volunteer role for you. We’re looking for reliable people with a great phone manner, computer competence and confidence using Word, Excel, Outlook. Do you possess a love and knowledge of PBS? If you would like volunteer on the PBS Reception desk on Tuesday mornings? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au for a PD.
TUESDAY RECEPTIONIST FILLS
TUESDAY OCTOBER 2 + 30 & NOVEMBER 13+ 20 10AM-2PM OFFERED
TUESDAY OCTOBER 16 + 30 NOVEMBER 13+ 20 2PM-6PM
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD
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| Annie Walter designed our grouse new tote bag |
This month we're running a membership campaign where our new and renewing members go into the prize draw to win fantastic prizes from Reid Cycles, Airey’s Inlet Holiday Park and Strawberry Fields Festival. And every new or renewing member gets a very sweet tote bag, so we'll be folding bags and sending kits in November. How would you like to help us send these out to our beloved PBS members? If you would please email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest.
MEMBERSHIP PACKING
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8 2PM-5PM
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD
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| We're looking for someone with great research and problem-solving powers who cares about details |
Archive Volunteer
We have a pile of random clippings and documents and we are looking for a detail-oriented volunteer to sort, date and file newspaper clippings and other random documents. The ideal person would have a strong historical understanding of PBS, good administrative skills, top file management, and great research skills using resources such as Trove, web archive and our existing documentation to help us patch together the story of PBS. If you love sorting through the chaos to create order, email mara@pbsfm.org.au
ARCHIVE VOLUNTEER
MONDAY OR THURSDAY OR FRIDAY
A 4 HOUR SHIFT WEEKLY BETWEEN 10AM-6PM
PBS 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD
Transcription Volunteers EOIs
We have a Ph.D. student currently researching PBS the story of PBS, and is due to conduct interviews with people - of PBS past and present. Would you be interested in transcribing interviews? Who's done transcription before? If you have, you know it takes a long time and requires a detailed approach. There's guidelines to comply with. And sometimes you need to walk away and come back to it. But accuracy is of the utmost importance. If you'd like to volunteer to transcribe PBS stories, please email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest in transcribing interviews.
INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTION VOLUNTEER TEAM
DAYS FLEXIBLE IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER + DECEMBER
HOURS FLEXIBLE
CAN BE DONE REMOTELY OR ON SITE
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| Open Day poster by James Marallich |
Saturday, October 20 is the annual Open Day and we’re looking for volunteers to represent the station. There are two roles remaining:
1. Take orders for coffee and tea, make orders, make conversation with guests, assist with cleaning up cups and spoons -
2. Greet visitors, advise them they could take a tour, try the BBQ, take out a membership or just have a look
Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest in volunteering at Open Day.
OPEN DAY VOLUNTEERS
SATURDAY OCTOBER 20
11AM-3:30PM
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD
RABB December 6th Starring The Merindas
Rock-A-Bye Baby is 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. This is a physical role – helping parents and children by lifting/carrying pushers up and down stairs. WAM winning, Melbourne based female duo, The Merindas will grace the stage of the Fitzroy Town Hall. You may have seen them on hot festival lineups, Marngrook Footy Show and more. If you'd like to help out and catch The Merindas, email mara@pbsfm.org.au.to volunteer.
EVENT ACCESS VOLUNTEER AT ROCK A BYE BABY – THE MERINDAS
THURSDAY DECEMBER 6th
10:30 AM-12:15 PM
FITZROY TOWN HALL
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| In fine form! Go Go Sapien rocked the last RABB 📸Natasha Blankfield |
ANNOUNCER COURSE 2018 classes are now full
More details about 2019 classes - coming soon!
IN OUR COMMUNITY
Bandmates Victoria
Our friends at Bandmates Victoria are looking for volunteers who LOVE live music. ICYMI, Bandmates is a program that matches Volunteers with people over 18 with disability and or mental health issues, to go out to live music. Often people with disability and or mental health issues are unable to attend live music unless they are with parents or support workers. The program creates solid foundations that facilitate social access, build community connections and enhance wellbeing through accessing popular and independent arts and culture. If you’re interested in being part of this program, find out more info and check out this link.
FINAL WORD
A number of PBS volunteers, listeners and staff were saddened to hear of the passing of Melbourne based songwriter /guitarist /singer Spencer P Jones, an artist who'd appeared on PBS several times in the station's history. From Paul Elliott playing the Cuban Heels on FM radio in the early 80's, a North To Alaskans live to air from the Prince of Wales, Beasts of Bourbon playing PBS benefits, Cup Day Kaos', and numerous on-air appearances, Spencer P Jones was loved by so many - especially at PBS. This picture was taken by Jon Osborne during Drive Live 2013 when Kim Salmon & Spencer played on Kim Walvisch's City Slang. Our staff compiled some audio from sessions he did at PBS, and Phil MacDougall and Kev Lobotomi curated tribute programs. If you're interested hear it here. It sure has been a sad time. Vale Spencer P Jones. Vale Aretha. Vale Conway Savage. Vale Lazy Lester and vale to all music makers, who've recently passed, that inspire the people of PBS.
A number of PBS volunteers, listeners and staff were saddened to hear of the passing of Melbourne based songwriter /guitarist /singer Spencer P Jones, an artist who'd appeared on PBS several times in the station's history. From Paul Elliott playing the Cuban Heels on FM radio in the early 80's, a North To Alaskans live to air from the Prince of Wales, Beasts of Bourbon playing PBS benefits, Cup Day Kaos', and numerous on-air appearances, Spencer P Jones was loved by so many - especially at PBS. This picture was taken by Jon Osborne during Drive Live 2013 when Kim Salmon & Spencer played on Kim Walvisch's City Slang. Our staff compiled some audio from sessions he did at PBS, and Phil MacDougall and Kev Lobotomi curated tribute programs. If you're interested hear it here. It sure has been a sad time. Vale Spencer P Jones. Vale Aretha. Vale Conway Savage. Vale Lazy Lester and vale to all music makers, who've recently passed, that inspire the people of PBS.
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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