PBS Volunteer News 7-2014

Thanks for the fabulous response to last month’s Volunteer News. Welcome to the new fabulous volunteers who've filled the  spots and farewell to our great friends who've had to leave for greener pastures! We said bye to Theo the work experience kid, and Ben  - our Friday receptionist of 4 years. I felt sad to see them go, but I am very happy that new exciting things will be on the horizon.  Speaking of which, here's some upcoming opportunities at PBS......

Wednesday 10am-2pm Reception

Be the face of PBS on what Pete Merrett calls "Roots Wednesday". Take the calls, direct the people, and stay on top of it. If you've got computer skills, people skills, a desire to volunteer in this role and can commit for at least 6 months, email mara@pbsfm.org.au to get a copy of the PD.

What                       PBS Receptionist

Day & Date              Wednesday 

Time                       10am-2pm 

Location                  PBS, 47 Easey Street Collingwood

T-shirt Stock Order/Count and Fold

The Marketing Manager is a busy man and he'd love a hand with the merch. Would you like to do a stock take on the T-shirts and fold them? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au  secure this role.

Rock A Bye Baby Volunteers

Helping at the PBS RABB gigs mostly involves assisting parents, taking photos, talking to people about PBS, pusher traffic management, working the door and sticking up a few posters at the venue to advertise the event. It’s a fun event to be involved in, and there’s an excellent live soundtrack yet to be announced. If you’d like to be involved email mara@pbsfm.org.au

What                      Event Helper

Day & Date           Thursday 7^th August

Time                     10:30am–12:30pm

Location                Fitzroy Town Hall

Mail Out Crew

Help the membership manager get those all important renewal and membership letters out to the PBS members. We’ll provide afternoon tea, so come join in.

What                       General Administration

Day and Date         Wednesday 20^th August

Time                       2pm-5pm

Location                PBS, 47 Easey Street Collingwood

And here's some volunteer roles in the arts community.......

City of Stonnington seeks volunteer stewards to work in South Yarra and Prahran, at the EXXOPOLIS Luminarium as part of the Glow Winter Arts Festival - 14 to 24 August, 2014.

Stewards should be over 18 years of age, prepared to commit to a minimum of four hours on two or more days, not suffer from claustrophobia, be willing to work outdoors, and undertake training where required, between 14 and 24 August, 2014.

Glow is the City’s inaugural Winter Arts Festival which presents a unique opportunity for people who would like experience in the arts, events and community activities. The EXXOPOLIS Luminarium has not been to Victoria before and is a large-scale inflatable structure constructed of translucent vinyl and the multi-sensory space, which welcomes and inspires everyone who journeys inside. Islamic art and architecture, Archimedean solids and Gothic cathedrals meld together to form an awe-inspiring monument to the unexpected beauty of colour and light.

To view images of EXXOPOLIS you may visit:

http://www.architects-of-air.com/luminaria/exxopolis

Application forms may be obtained by contacting Kari Elise at City of Stonnington:  kelise@stonnington.vic.gov.au or 8290 1185

Final dates for applications:  10 August, 2014

Back to PBS.....

PBS ANNOUNCER COURSE

Want to have a go at being a PBS announcer?

 With just four classes left for the year, have you thought about doing the PBS announcer course? If you've never broadcast before, doing the announcer course is the first step.

We've got spots available for the announcer course in 2014:

Month	Day	Dates	Teacher
August	Wednesday	6,13,20,27, Sept 3	Jen Crowley
September	Monday	1,8,15,22,29	Jenny O'Keefe
October	Wednesday	1,8,15,22,29	Campbell McNolty
November	Monday	3,10,17,24, Dec 1	Jenny O'Keefe

Classes are held at the PBS studios, 47 Easey Street in Collingwood from 6:30-8:30 on the dates you can see above. Our teachers are broadcasters, and we’ll provide training manuals. If you want to do the announcer course, please send a completed application post haste to hr@pbsfm.org.au. Enquiries can be directed to the same email address.

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?