PBS Volunteer News Edition 23

Opportunities at PBS

Mara from PBS HQ here...Did I mention there's new opportunities available at PBS? Read down to find out more about how to get involved.

Here’s some new opportunities at PBS

PBS Reception * New on Wednesdays!
PBS is seeking a volunteer receptionist to handle the 10am-2pm shift on Wednesdays. The successful candidate will handle the phones, face to face enquiries and email, making referrals to all the right people. A good phone manner and confidennce with using a computer and the internet is highly regarded. Everything else can easily be taught. Can you commit to at least 6 months? That'd be handy!  Some announcers during this time slot tend to have a lot of guests so excellent people skills are a must. This all falls during Roots of Rhythm, Malt Shop Hop and Jumpin' the blues. Got what it takes or want to learn how to be a receptionist? Then apply! Email mara for a position description. Trust me, it's a good volunteer role. Train this Thursday to get a head start. Get in quick and apply today.
What                 PBS Receptionist
Day & Date           Wednesday 28th November onwards
Time                 10am-2pm
Location             PBS, 47 Easey Stret Collingwood

Working Bee

Like putting things in order? We’ve got a storeroom that needs some sorting out. Looking for a person who can see a space and create some order. Also looking for some strong hands to help lift and shift. Does this sound like something you can help with? Email hr[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au

What                  Lifting and shifting

Day & Date            Friday 7th Dec

Time                  12 noon

Where                 PBS Radio station, 47 Easey Street Collingwood

Door person or door people for a party 13th December * TAKEN *

What is the best thing about doing the door at a party? You get to meet everyone. Welcome guests and check name off the list for PBS party. This is a great volunteer role if you love people!

What                Door person or door people [2]

Day & Date          Thursday 13th December

Time                6:30-9:00pm

Where               Top Secret Location

Photographer* TAKEN *

Being the party photographer is another social role. Meet everyone and hang out, and take pictures.

What                Party Photographer

Day & Date          Thursday 13th December

Time                7:00-9:00pm

Where               Top Secret Location

Rock A Bye Baby Volunteers starring *Public Opinion Afro Orchestra* * TAKEN *

There’s still a couple of access roles left at Rock A Bye Baby. This mainly means helping people access the building and talking to people, and helping with the packdown. It’s a fun event to be involved in, and there’s an excellent live soundtrack, in December our final one for 2012, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra star!   If you’d like to be involved email hr[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au

What                 Event Helper* 2 spots left

Day & Date           Thursday 6th December

Time                 10:30am–12:30pm

Location             Fitzroy Town Hall

Library Cataloguers* rock/pop/indie section to go!

Over the last year we have been cataloguing the PBS library, and are now working on cataloguing the Rock/Pop/Indie section. Please help us catalogue the rest of it. To catalogue, you need to be able to operate ITunes, have data entry skills and internet research skills. For the chance to help look over PBS library collection, and help us out, email hr[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au to help out.

What              Library cataloguers

Day & Date        Lots of opportunities Monday to Friday between 10am-6pm

                  Monday 10 2 * 2 spots

                  Monday 2-6 * 2 spots

                  Tuesday 10-2 * 2 spots

                  Tuesday 2-6 * 2 spots

                  Wednesday 10-2 * 2 spots

                  Wednesday 2-6 * 1 spot

                  Friday 10-2 * 1 spot

                  Friday 2-6 * 2 spots

Location          PBS Radio station, 47 Easey Street Collingwood

PBS ANNOUNCER COURSE 2013

Spaces for the PBS announcer course in 2012 are full. However we are taking applications for 2013.

PBS is running announcer courses for the following dates:

Month     Day           Dates                               Teacher

March     Wednesdays    6, 13, 20, 27, 3rd April            Campbell Mc Nolty

April     Mondays       8, 15, 22, 29, 6th May              Jenny O'Keefe

June      Wednesdays    5, 12, 19, 27, 3rd July             Jen Crowley

July      Mondays       1, 8, 15, 22, 29                    Jenny O'Keefe

August    Wednesdays    7, 14, 21, 29, 4th September        Campbell Mc Nolty

September Mondays       2, 9, 16, 23, 30                    Jenny O'Keefe

October   Wednesdays    2, 9, 16, 23, 30                    Jen Crowley

November  Wednesdays    6, 13, 20, 27, 4th December         Campbell Mc Nolty

If you’re interested do the following:

1.       Email hr[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au to obtain an application form

2.       Complete it [specify the month] and send it to   hr[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au

3.       Once payment has been processed you’ll be confirmed in the class

4.       Turn up to classes and learn a lot!

Fine Print Policies and Procedures

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