PBS Volunteer News 9, 2018

THANKS TO LEIGH, DEBBIE, CHARLIE, KYLE, SUSAN + ALAN  FOR HELPING PACK THE 500+ MEMBERSHIP KITS FOR THE OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 📸 ALEISHA HALL

Thanks to a bloody marvelous team of volunteers who contribute to PBS week in week out. How’d you like to be on the team and volunteer? Here’s some current and upcoming vacancies…

P.S.  Mara Williams is on leave for 3 weeks back on deck 6 Dec.
Kristine Philipp will fill in for Mara Tues-Wed 10am-2pm & Thurs-Fri 10am-1pm 
contact via hr@pbsfm.org.au 

Music Library – Monday + Friday * under offer

We have 2 vacancies in the PBS music library on a regular basis. We are looking for 2 volunteers who have time on either Monday or Friday and are able to commit to a 4-hour administrative shift on a weekly basis. The role will see the music library volunteer assisting the Music and Interviews coordinator, cataloging, managing an email inbox, using spreadsheets, listening to music and more. The ideal candidates have a strong understanding of PBS and its programming, the music industry, an eye for detail, good communication and follow up skills. If you’re interested in volunteering in this role and have time to commit, please email mara@pbsfm.org.au for the PD.

MONDAY OR FRIDAY MUSIC LIBRARY VOLUNTEER 

MONDAY 10:30AM-2:30PM OR FRIDAY 10AM-2PM OR 2PM-6PM

PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Transcription Volunteers EOIs * still openings

A Ph.D. student is currently researching 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 are guidelines to comply with.  And sometimes you need to walk away and come back to it. Accuracy is of the utmost importance. If you'd like to volunteer to listen in and transcribe PBS stories, please email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest in transcribing interviews.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTION VOLUNTEER TEAM

ASAP

HOURS FLEXIBLE

CAN BE DONE REMOTELY OR ON SITE

Rock-A-Bye-Baby with 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.  Award-winning, Melbourne based 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

Phone Answerer for Jazz On Saturday * sorted for now*
Do you like Jazz? Our Jazz on Saturday announcer plays a lot of records and they're looking for assistance answering the phone.  If you are free Saturday once a month 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

ONE SATURDAY A MONTH

9AM-11AM

PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

DRIVE LIVE IN 2018 📸MELISSA COWAN

Drive Live EOIs

PBS will be holding a week-long live music event 4-8 February 2019.  We are seeking volunteers for Drive Live at PBS to assist with bar, bar runners and the door 4.45pm-7.30pm Monday to Friday.

ON THE BAR 📸MELISSA COWAN

Bar Hands

We need 2 volunteer bar people preferably with RSA’s to run our bar during Drive Live Monday to Friday. The bar will be selling beers & cans of soft drinks, providing water jugs and selling merchandise.

Bar Runners

Seeking people to assist volunteer bar people during Drive Live Monday to Friday. The bar will be selling beers & cans of soft drinks, providing water jugs and selling merchandise. The runners will be providing support to the bar.

Door People

We need 2 switched on door volunteers to check off names and meet and greet guests.

To register your interest to volunteer for Drive Live or for more info email mara@pbsfm.org.au

PBS DRIVE LIVE VOLUNTEER EOIs 2019

MONDAY 4th- FRIDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2019

4.40PM-7.30PM

47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Announcer Course 2019

As you know, PBS106.7FM is a community radio station devoted to playing specialist and under-represented music, so if it’s your dream to be an announcer, consider undertaking the five-week announcer introductory announcer course. 2019 dates, rates, more info and the application can be found here.

PBS Policies and Procedures

It is important for all volunteers and staff to be familiar with this. See the P&P at 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 will be held Thursday, November 29. For more information email gm@pbsfm.org.au

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