PBS Volunteer News - 1 - 2015

Well we're back and we've received heaps of volunteer requests over the holiday season. So let's have a look and see what vacancies we've got upcoming at PBS!

Flashback to Drive Live 2014. Jon Osborne captures a moment at PBS. Maybe you could too?

Photographers  - Drive Live

PBS Drive Live is easily one of the most fun events hosted at the station. Amazing live bands, a brilliant live audience, all on site at PBS for one week in February.  PBS is seeking photographers who can catch the vibe of the event; including artists, announcers, crowd, volunteers in & outside the studio, and anything else that seems interesting to you that reflects the station well.  The conditions will be dark, there may be a crowd to navigate through but the content will be unique! It’s likely that PBS will use the photos for the PBS website, PBS Facebook, Twitter and PBS magazine Easey. Your artwork will be credited, and PBS will need to receive the pictures (dropbox) before midday the next day. Here’s some excellent examples from Jon Osborne and Lucy Spartalis. Anyway we have 2 vacancies, with exciting artists yet to be announced. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au if you’re interested in taking this role.

WHAT                 PHOTOGRAPHER at DRIVE LIVE

DAY & DATE           2-Feb Monday Zen Arcade with Clare Presser

6-Feb Friday Stone Love with Richie 1250

TIME                 4:45pm-7:15pm

LOCATION             PBS STUDIOS

Runners - Drive Live

Would you like to assist bar people during Drive Live Tuesday to Friday? The bar will be selling beers, providing water jugs and selling merchandise. The runner will be providing support to the bar.

- The duties are as follows:

1) Fill tubs with ice and beer

2) Put water jugs on the bar with glasses

3) Ensure that the tubs are adequately stocked

4) Remove empties from around the space and put in recycling bin

5) Washing dishes

6) Ad hoc assistance

It ain’t glamourous but it never is! But you’ll be a part of a great team. Want to get involved? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au

WHAT                 RUNNER EACH DAY at DRIVE LIVE

DAYS                 3-Feb Tuesday Mixing Up The Medicine with Erica

4-Feb Wednesday The Afterglow with Lyndelle Wilkinson

5-Feb Thursday Fang It! with Ruari Currin

6-Feb Friday Stone Love with Richie 1250                      

TIME                 4:45pm-7:15pm

LOCATION             47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Rock A Bye Baby Returns!  Events Volunteers Required

Rock A Bye Baby returns for 2015 and we’re looking for 2 door people and 4 access volunteers. Suitable candidates for the access volunteers are Good Samaritans. If you’re assisting with access you’ll be helping patrons access and exit the building in a safe manner.  Or if you’re working the door, you’ll be taking the entry fees, stamping the hands. Good communication skills as well as excellent counting skills, a friendly manner and the ability to stay cool under pressure. If you love helping out, then chances are you’ll like this.  For those studying event management, this is a great one to do to increase your on the ground experience. Apply to mara@pbsfm.org.au

WHAT                 EVENT HELPER AT ROCK A BYE BABY

DAY & DATE           THURSDAY 12^th FEBRUARY

TIME                 10:30AM–12:30PM

LOCATION              FITZROY TOWN HALL

Photographer at PBS Outside Broadcast * After hours! City Location!

Every Friday night in February, the Immigration Museum will be hosting a summer fiesta: Courtyard Cantina. There's a pop up bar,  international food stalls and D's,  and on the last February PBS will be having an Outside Broadcast during Stone Love and Jungle Fever. Would you like to volunteer to take pictures of this colourful event? Please email mara@pbsfm.org.au 

WHAT                 PHOTOGRAPHER AT COURTYARD CANTINA

DAY & DATE           FRIDAY 27^th FEBRUARY

TIME                 6:00PM–8:00PM

LOCATION             400 FLINDERS STREET MELBOURNE

Fix It Person

We've been donated a Dyson 58 Animal. It looks like this: 

File photo

However it is broken. It is unable to keep its charge because there is an issue with the battery or the charger. Are you a handy person who likes to try and fix things? Do you think you would be interested in having a go at fixing it? This may be a source of info.  Please email mara@pbsfm.org.au 

WHAT                 FIX A DYSON PERSON

DAY & DATE           WHEN YOU CAN

TIME                 WHEN YOU CAN

LOCATION             PBS STUDIOS

Announcer Course Starts in March

The PBS announcer course is the first step for those seeking to become PBS announcers.  The first class commences March 4 and we’ve still got vacancies. If it’s your dream to have a go on radio (where under-represented music reigns), stop dreaming and start doing! New dates and new rates to suit you. More information can be found at http://pbsfm.org.au/become-an-announcer. Application forms can be obtained from mara@pbsfm.org.au

WHAT                 PBS ANNOUNCER COURSE 

DAY & DATE           MARCH  WEDNESDAY     4, 11, 18, 25 & 1 APRIL

TIME                 6:30PM-8:30PM

LOCATION             PBS STUDIOS

A Free Announcer Course

If you are from an emerging, refugee or asylum seeking community or you know someone, just check this exciting opportunity out.....

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?