PBS Volunteer News - 11 - 2015

BBQ fun on Open Day (pic by Kim Lajoie)

Oh what fun we had at Open Day! Kim Lajoie took the pics and thanks to Bianca, Angela, Jess, Chris, Lee-Ann, Chris, Susi, Brad, Nicole, Kristine, Tal, Kris, Michael, Beth, Elle, Damian, Ashley, Ken, Sandra, Quinn and Lucas for helping roll it out. Congratulations to Saul for his 15 year broadcast achievement. See more pictures below. You probably already know that at PBS we have volunteers participating ALL of the time, and new opportunities coming up. Please read on………

Junkyard host Michael Mulholland showing us the music library (pic by Kim Lajoie)

Music Department Assistant (minimum 6 months) - taken

The music and interviews department requires a regular volunteer who can commit to a minimum of 6 months, one day a week on either a Tuesday or Wednesday. The assistant role includes working with the PBS Music Manager and Interviews Coordinator to process new music and assist with placing interviews across the PBS program guide and library duties.   The ideal candidate has excellent computer skills, competency with Word, Excel and iTunes programs, has data entry skills and strong attention to detail.  This is a role suited to a music industry, communications or media student, seeking to enhance their administrative experience. Email musicdept@pbsfm.org.au for more information

WHAT        MUSIC AND INTERVIEWS DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEERS

DAYS        TUESDAYS OR WEDNESDAYS 

TIMES       TIMES NEGOTIABLE BUT THE ROLE IS A 4 HOUR SHIFT 
LOCATION    47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Seeking Transcription Volunteer/s - Still available roles

Seeking one or more volunteers to transcribe seven interviews which are all around 30 minutes in duration for a radio documentary. Strong spelling, grammar, computer, internet and touch typing skills are highly regarded.  Would you like to be part of this project? Please email mara@pbsfm.org.au for more information or to express your interest. 

WHAT        TRANSCRIPTION VOLUNTEER

DAYS        NEGOTIABLE

TIMES       NEGOTIABLE BUT DUE IN DECEMBER

LOCATION    YOUR PLACE OR PBS 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

PBS Record Fair   - taken

Would you like to work with one other volunteer and talk to people whilst BBQ-ing meat. We kept it simple and we’ve only got three things to BBQ; sausages, vegetarian sausages and onions!  Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to grab this role

WHAT         RECORD FAIR VOLUNTEERS _BBQ 

DATE         SATURDAY 21ST OF NOVEMBER

TIME         8:45am-2:15pm

LOCATION     COLLINGWOOD TOWN HALL

Membership Assistant (once a week/regular role) - taken

The PBS membership department would love a hand once a week to pack memberships. Sure it’s stuffing envelopes, but you’ll be using your eagle eye to detect any imperfections and you’ll get to come in and hang out at PBS and help out. If you’re free either on Thursdays or Fridays to assist, please email mara@pbsfm.org.au

WHAT           MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANT

DAY/DATE/TIME  THURSDAY’S OR FRIDAYS  DURING BUSINESS HOURS TBC

LOCATION       PBS 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Rock A Bye Baby December 3 - Door and Access Assistants

Rock A Bye Baby is a gig, held up at the Fitzroy Town Hall once every two months for parents, carers and children. December heralds the last Rock A Bye Baby for the year, and The Seven Ups are playing. We’ll need a hand on the door, and to help patrons enter and exit the building. Would you like to help? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au

WHAT           ROCK A BYE BABY DOOR AND ACCESS HELPERS

DATE           THURSDAY 3^RD DECEMBER

TIME           10:30AM-12:30PM

LOCATION       FITZROY TOWN HALL

Jamaica Jump-Up Merch Buddies - taken

We’ll be selling merch at Jamaica Jump Up November 21 starring Jamaican roots legend Stranger Cole. Would you like to volunteer? We’re seeking 2 people to cover 2 the 10:30-12ish shift. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to grab this role.

WHAT          JAMAICA JUMP UP MERCH VOLUNTEERS

DATE          SATURDAY 21ST OF NOVEMBER

TIME          10:30 PM -12AM-ISH

LOCATION      THE GASOMETER

Soul A-Go-Go Merch Buddies

We’ll be selling merch at Soul A-Go-Go December 31st for the end of year bonanza! Would you like to volunteer? We’re seeking 4 people to cover 2 shifts: 8:30-10:30 and 10:30-12.  Bring your trusted friend if you like, volunteer and party the rest of the night. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to find out more!

WHAT           SOUL A GO GO MERCH VOLUNTEER TEAM

DATE           THURSDAY 31ST OF DECEMBER  

TIME           8:30PM-10:30PM AND 10:30 PM -12AM-ISH

LOCATION       THE CORNER HOTEL

Memories of Drive Live 2015 (Pic by  Lucy Spartalis)

Drive Live at PBS-Early EOI’s!

Drive Live returns in 2016. Celebrating the culture of live music in Melbourne, PBS broadcasts your new favourite bands, performing live from the Studio 5. Here’s your chance to be part of it.

Volunteer to assist during this broadcast event from Monday 1^st of February through to Friday 5^th of February. There’s many, but we need to have people with superior people skills, are adaptable, available, reliable and reasonably knowledgeable about local music!

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 runner will be providing support to the bar. For more info, please email mara@pbsfm.org.au
WHAT           RUNNER EACH DAY
DAYS           MONDAY 1^st OF FEBRUARY –Friday 5^th OF FEBRUARY

TIMES          4:45PM-7:30PM
LOCATION       47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Volunteer Bar People

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. For more info, please email mara@pbsfm.org.au

WHAT        BAR AND MAINTENANCE X 2 FOR EACH DAY
DAYS        MONDAY 1^st OF FEBRUARY –Friday 5^th OF FEBRUARY
TIMES       4:30PM-7:30PM
LOCATION   47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Door Person

Our door person will be welcoming guests, marking names off the list and directing guests around the station. Are you savvy? Quick and accurate at checking names off lists? Good at recognising familiar faces? There’s 5 opportunities to take this role. For more info, please email mara@pbsfm.org.au

WHAT        DOOR PERSON
DAYS        MONDAY 1^st OF FEBRUARY –Friday 5^th OF FEBRUARY
TIMES       4:30PM-7:00PM
LOCATION    47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

PBS ANNOUNCER COURSE – CLASSES FOR 2016

The PBS announcer course in the introductory course for anyone wanting to become a PBS announcer. As you know PBS is community radio station devoted to playing specialist and under-represented music, so if it’s your dream to be a PBS announcer consider undertaking the course.

PBS is running announcer courses for the following dates in 2016:

Wednesdays in March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 of March with Campbell

Tuesdays in April 5, 12, 19, 26 of April & 3rd of May with Beth

Wednesdays in June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 of June with Campbell

Mondays in July 4, 11, 18, 25 of July & 1st of August with Maddy Mac

Wednesdays in August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31st of August with Jen Crowley

Mondays in September 5, 12, 19, 26 & 3rd of October with Maddy Mac

Wednesdays in October 5, 12, 19, 26 & 2nd of November with Beth

Mondays in November 7, 14, 21, 28 & 5th of December with Jen Crowley

Prices

Full Fee $330 PBS Member $300

HCC/ PCC concessions

Concession $220 Concession fee for the PBS member $200

WHAT         PBS ANNOUNCER COURSE 

DAY & DATE   SEVERAL DATES IN 2016

TIME         6:30PM-8:30PM

LOCATION     PBS STUDIOS

Giveways for PBS Volunteers

Christopher Paul Stelling - taken

For fans of Americana, here is a release on the prestigious Anti Label by Storyteller/Singer/Songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling. Rated 9.2 by Paste Magazine, it could be yours. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest

Oh Merch Sandy 7”

Oh Mercy released a 7" vinyl on limited white vinyl and we’ve got a copy for giveaway. Email Email mara@pbsfm.org.au  and tell her why you want this!

20,000 Days on Earth DVD   - taken

Scoring 5 stars from Time Out UK, 20,000 Days on Earth is a fictitious story about 24 hours in the life of a Nick Cave, starring Nick Cave. Featuring Blixa, Kylie, Warren Ellis and Ray Winstone. Dear PBS volunteer, please email mara@pbsfm.org.au to score this DVD.

Open Day photos by Kim Lajoie

Music producer/Photographer Kim Lajoie volunteered at the annual PBS open day Saturday 25th to take some great pictures of the event. A team of fantastic volunteers came together to show off PBS to the outside world. See Kim's wonderful pictures below

Now that's some good whiteboardin' by volunteer Morgan

Brad, Andy, Saul,his sister, Susi, Mara and Raf at Open Day 2015

Inside the studio with Chris,  Chris and Saul

General Manager: Adrian Basso

The friendly faces of PBS: It's Tal and Kris

We have a range of merch

And lots of posters

Coffee and tea in the kitchen

Volunteers catch up

Saul with Elle and Jess

A super powered Saturday trio: Pierre (Soulgroove'66) Emma Peel (Switched On) and Saul (Fiesta Jazz)

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?