PBS Volunteer News - 12 - 2015

Spotlight on Trent Sterling

Trent Sterling - A PBS Volunteer
(pictured with Beth and Declan in the music library)

Trent Sterling is a guy who can juggle priorities. Whilst working a part time job as a customer service officer at a suburban library, he commenced volunteering at PBS in the music library. Soon after that he did the PBS announcer course, made a demo, applied for a program called True Grit which broadcasts every second Tuesday from 2am-6am. Whilst the program focuses on Lo-Fi Rock and Roll, Trent has another passion: playing guitar. He’s in several bands across town including psych-blues trio: The Ivory Elephant & December's Rock A Bye Baby stars 7 piece Afro Funk band The Seven Ups. A committed volunteer to PBS, yes Trent keeps busy, but that’s what can happen when you combine your passion for music & use your skills to help others & reach out into the broader music community!  If you’ve got the time and in the inclination, you too could volunteer at PBS. Just read down to see what opportunities are coming up:

A snapshot of Rock A Bye Baby

Rock A Bye Baby December 3 - Door and Access Assistants -taken

Rock A Bye Baby is a gig, held 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 Trent Sterling's 7 piece Afro Funk inspired band: 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 3RD DECEMBER

TIME           10:30AM-12:30PM

LOCATION       FITZROY TOWN HALL

The Breakfast Spread's Cat and Crispi do their last show for 2015 at PBS and you're invited!

Inside Broadcast - taken

One for the early birds! After 5 years as Breakfast Spread co-host, Crispi Winsor is finishing up on the early shift. To acknowledge his amazing efforts in addition to wrapping up the year, we’re holding a special event called an Inside Broadcast. What is an Inside Broadcast? Well it’s a broadcast outside of the studio, but inside PBS. There’ll be guests, an audience and so much more! We’re looking for general hands to assist – this could include moving seats around, directing and welcoming guests and making coffee and or tea. Would you like to help? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au

WHAT           INSIDE BROADCAST

DATE           THURSDAY 17^th DECEMBER

TIME           5:30AM-9:30AM

LOCATION       PBS 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

 

The Soul A Go Go Party by Neil Walker - be part of the crew

Soul A-Go-Go Merch Buddies - taken

Got plans for NYE? 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  

LOCATION       THE CORNER HOTEL

Seeking Transcription Volunteer/s - taken

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       FLEXIBLE

LOCATION    YOUR PLACE OR PBS 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Receptionist Justin catches up with PBS Announcer Richie 1250

PBS Receptionist – Tuesdays 10am-2pm - taken

We’re seeking a Tuesday morning receptionist to handle the calls, emails and visitors, make studio bookings and undertake a range of administrative tasks. Strong telephone skills and experience using a computer database and the internet is a must.  If you’re a people person, have confidence in office environment, are reliable, and would like to be around PBS, this could be the perfect volunteer role. Would you like to volunteer on the PBS reception desk? During Mystic Brew, Space is the Place and Southern Style.   Email: mara@pbsfm.org.au for the PD.

WHAT        PBS RECEPTIONIST TUESDAY AM

DAYS        TUESDAY

TIMES       10AM-2PM

COMMENCING  TUESDAY 5TH OF JANUARY

LOCATION    PBS 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

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 1st of February through to Friday 5th 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!

 

It's all music, mates & good times at PBS during Drive Live (by Jon Osborne)

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 1st OF FEBRUARY –Friday 5th 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 1st OF FEBRUARY –Friday 5th OF FEBRUARY

TIMES       4:30PM-7:30PM

LOCATION    47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

 Ever dreamed of being a PBS announcer? 

Here's the first step

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

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?