Volunteer News 14 - 2013

Joining the Dots

Remember a few months ago we put the call out to find out who did this T-shirt artwork?

Well we got an answer.

The artist was Sally Ann.

Sally tells "It was Ken Fargher who encouraged me with the design stuff". Sally also did the original logo, letterhead and produced the first Waves including illustrations.

The funny thing is that we never knew about Sally Ann until she unexpectedly walked through the door for a drop in January 2013 during her vacation from NZ. 

When I got the chance to quiz PBS people from days gone, they verified that Sally Ann was “the real deal”.  Her stories of the T-shirt, stationery design, circus skills used for transmission purposes, becoming the first woman sound engineer at PBS + more are just some aspects to an amazing experience at PBS. Sally Ann’s story is just one in a group’s collective efforts to provide a musical alternative for the people of Melbourne and make a difference.

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While the mystery of the T-shirt artist was solved, the search raised broader questions, the main one being: 

When will the histories of PBS be written?

We’re grateful for the information we’ve got. See:

http://www.pbsfm.org.au/history

http://www.pbsfm.org.au/PBS-25years

http://www.pbsfm.org.au/mickgeyer

But PBS is a radio station about people and it’s the compilation of their stories that we don’t have. So I’m putting it out there: who wants to write and or research the history of PBS?

This is potentially a mammoth project that will take a long time to get done properly, and there’ll be many challenges, hurdles and seemingly closed doors and you may encounter some resistance. Historians, writers and researchers are you out there? Are you passionate enough to want to take this volunteer project on? Are you looking for a meaningful project? Do you have the dedication to see this through? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au with your EOI’s.

Maybe it could be you who joins the dots!

For other opportunities read on

Seeking volunteer photographers for the following events:

THE LEAPS AND BOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL – On Now

Friday 5 July 2013 - Sunday 21 July - City Of Yarra – venues and streets

GERTRUDE ST PROJECTION FESTIVAL– Coming Soon

19 to 28 July - Gertrude St, Fitzroy

EMERGE FESTIVAL Multicultural Arts Victoria – on now!

May 18 - July 31 - Various venues around Melbourne inc. Footscray, Dandenong, Werribee, Fitzroy and CBD

NORTHERN EXPOSURE

July 12th – 28th - High St Northcote

Email mara@pbsfm.org.au for more information

Receptionist on Tuesdays from 2-6pm commencing Tuesday 30^th July * under app

Handle the phones, face to face enquiries, emails and make referrals. A good phone manner and confidence with using a computer and the internet is highly regarded. Seeking  someone who can stay for at least 6 months.   This all falls during Southern Style, It’s a Gas and The Afterglow. Got what it takes? Then apply! Email mara@pbsfm.org.au for a position description.

What Reception  

Days Tuesdays from July 30

Times  2-6pm

Location 47 Easey Street Collingwood

3 week fill in Receptionist on Wednesdays from 10-2pm* taken

Commencing Wednesday 17^th  July * 7/8; 14/8; 21/8

Fill in for our receptionist for a short period of 3 weeks. Handle the phones, face to face enquiries, emails and make referrals. A good phone manner and confidence with using a computer and the internet is highly regarded.  This all falls during Roots of Rhythm, Malt Shop Hop and Jumpin’ The Blues. Does this sound like it suits you?  Then apply! Email mara@pbsfm.org.au for a position description.

What Reception 

Days Wednesdays  from  7/8; 14/8; 21/8/2013

Times  10-2pm

Location 47 Easey Street Collingwood

Can you see yourself helping out in the PBS music library?

Music Department Volunteers * still some vacancies

The PBS music department has some wonderful people helping out in the music library, and there’s more vacancies available. It’s administration intensive volunteer work. You’ll need an eye for detail and doing the right thing, a sound knowledge of music, and competence in using I Tunes, the internet and Excel are essential. Help is required across the working week from Monday to Friday 10am-6pm.

A snapshot of the tasks

·          Mondays- interview whiteboards, features, mail

·          Tuesdays- interviews help, mail

·          Wednesday- interview whiteboards, mail

·          Thursdays- Feature CDs, library returns and borrowing, interviews assistance, mail,

·          Fridays- interview whiteboards, new to the library list, mail

Ongoing

·          The studio 5 live project is ongoing and can be done any day.

·          There are also a few tubs of CDs and odds and ends that need to be fixed since the move in here.

·          Re-allocations 

Shifts are 4 hours in duration and we are looking for people who are willing to commit at least 6 months to doing a weekly shift.  Email mara@pbsfm.org.au if you’d like to do this role.

What  Library helpers

Days  Monday to Friday

Times   Flexible 4 hour shift between 10am-6pm Monday to Friday

Location  47 Easey Street Collingwood

Learning Opportunities

DO THE PBS ANNOUNCER COURSE IN 2013
If you always dreamed of being a radio announcer on community radio, dream no longer! Learn how to do this at the PBS announcer course.

We’re running the announcer course for the following dates:

Month	Day	Dates	Teacher
August	Wednesdays	7, 14, 21, 29, 4th September	Campbell Mc Nolty * 1 spot left
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

Course Cost
PBS member fee:                   Full      $270                Concession     $180
PBS non member fee:            Full      $300                Concession     $200
If you’re interested do the following:
1.    Email hr@pbsfm.org.au to obtain an application form
2.    Complete it [specify the month] and send it to hr@pbsfm.org.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?