PBS Volunteer News 10, 2017
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| Easey Street in Springtime, September 2017 |
Howdy folks! It's September! It's Spring and the year at PBS has zoomed thanks to all the amazing volunteers who've helped us do what we do, and make us what we are.
Here's an important update from PBS HQ📡📡
PBS proudly supports marriage equality. We would like to recognise and thank our LGBTIQ+ listeners and our community members who perform, produce, program, publicise and contribute to community radio and Melbourne’s vibrant and diverse music communities. Our love and support goes out to our LGBTIQ+ families and communities at this time.
There's been many expressions of interest to volunteer at PBS and I think I know why..... It's great to help out, give back, meet new people, feel connected with your community, gain experience and effectively share time and skills at this Melbourne institution. PBS stands for Progressive Broadcasting Services and is a radio station 📻📻 with an aim to nurture, inspire and champion Melbourne's diverse music community.
You can read about PBS announcer Richie 1250's own personal experience as a volunteer.
+ see the upcoming vacancies at PBS below.
Here's an important update from PBS HQ📡📡
PBS proudly supports marriage equality. We would like to recognise and thank our LGBTIQ+ listeners and our community members who perform, produce, program, publicise and contribute to community radio and Melbourne’s vibrant and diverse music communities. Our love and support goes out to our LGBTIQ+ families and communities at this time.
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| FREE STICKERS made by PBS Open Day artist Poppy Calhoun on the reception desk avail now until run out |
There's been many expressions of interest to volunteer at PBS and I think I know why..... It's great to help out, give back, meet new people, feel connected with your community, gain experience and effectively share time and skills at this Melbourne institution. PBS stands for Progressive Broadcasting Services and is a radio station 📻📻 with an aim to nurture, inspire and champion Melbourne's diverse music community.
You can read about PBS announcer Richie 1250's own personal experience as a volunteer.
+ see the upcoming vacancies at PBS below.
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| Is this the perfect sausage in bread? |
BBQ Volunteer * taken
PBS holds its bi-annual station meeting and we are looking for a volunteer to help set up, cook up a sausage sizzle for the wonderful PBS announcers, and assist with packing down. There’ll be thin BBQ beef sausages, vegetarian sausages, and onions. Seeking a suitably skilled legend who’d like to take on this role. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest.
BBQ VOLUNTEER
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27
5:30PM-7:30 PM
LOCATION IN NORTH FITZROY
Rock-A-Bye Baby – Event Volunteers
Baby Blue rock the next Rock-A-Bye Baby, the day time gig for children and carers at the Fitzroy Town Hall in October. We’re looking for trustworthy volunteers, who like people, and like helping PBS. Door volunteers help out on the door, access volunteers help patrons access the venue. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au for a position description.
ROCK A BYE BABY - EVENT VOLUNTEERS
THURSDAY OCTOBER 5
10:30AM-12:15PM
FITZROY TOWN HALL, FITZROY
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| Feels good to help out PBS by packing memberships! |
Membership Volunteers
As you probably already know, members are the lifeblood of a community radio station and we’re seeking volunteers to help pack membership kits. Looking for people with an eye for detail and literacy and numeracy skills. Do you have free time and would like to help pack and send membership kits and renewals? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest.
VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP PACKING VOLUNTEERS
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13 & 27
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11 & 25
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1
2PM-4:30 PM
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD
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| The PBS reception chair has a month long vacancy in October. Would you be interested in filling the hot seat? |
Reception afternoon on Wednesdays * taken
When you volunteer on the PBS reception desk, you get to meet people from all walks of life, develop working relationships with PBS announcers and staff. Use and improve your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be the face of PBS for the shift duration. A good phone manner and confidence using a computer, Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet is highly regarded. We have a receptionist vacancy Wednesday 2pm-6pm during Jumpin’ The Blues, Soul Time and The Afterglow. We’re seeking someone who likes these programs and is looking for a regular weekly volunteer shift for a minimum of 6 months. Would you like to volunteer as the PBS Receptionist? Vacancies listed below. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au for a PD.
VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST
WEDNESDAY
2:00 PM-6:00 PM
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD
Reception afternoon on Tuesdays * taken
We've also got a reception vacancy for two Tuesday arvo's October. Seeking Reception fills Tuesday, October 10 and October 24 from 2pm-6pm, during Southern Style, It's A Gas And Mixing Up The Medicine. Interested in filling in? Vacancies listed below. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au for a PD.
VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST
TUESDAY OCTOBER 10 & 24
2:00 PM-6:00 PM
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD
Reception fill-in shifts on Thursdays * taken
We have 2 short term reception vacancies in October over two shifts; 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm. The reception role an important one. Our receptionists are the friendly face of PBS helping volunteers, listeners, guests and visitors navigate the organisation, helping staff connect with volunteers and more. We’re seeking reliable, organised volunteers knowledgeable about PBS, possess an ability to multitask, can competently and confidently use computers (specifically MS Office), who have great communication skills and would like to help out. Would you like to volunteer? Email mara@pbsfm.org.au for a position description.
VOLUNTEER RECEPTION FILL IN SHIFTS
THURSDAY OCTOBER 5, 12, 19 & 26
10:00 AM-2:00 PM & 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD |
| Thanks to the WONDERFUL Poppy Calhoun for creating the 2017 Open Day artwork |
Open Day – Many Roles
In October, PBS holds its annual Open Day, and we’re looking for volunteers to represent the station in a variety of roles. We’re still looking for tour guides and a volunteer photographer. Here are the vacancy details:
Role
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Duties
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Time
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Vacancies
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1
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Tour Guide
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Take small groups of people on a structured tour around the station- see attached
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11:45-3:10
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4
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If you’d like to volunteer at PBS as a tour guide, we’re seeking people who not only can tell the PBS story but people who know it first hand, so it’s a perfect role for an existing PBS listener and volunteer. Or if you're a skilled photographer, who'd like to get involved Email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest in volunteering at Open Day.
OPEN DAY VOLUNTEERS
11:45AM-3:15PM
SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER
SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD
Archive Cataloguing * taken
We are seeking a volunteer who possesses a deep interest the PBS reel to reel collection. A background in data entry, information management, archiving, and a strong knowledge of Australian music history (circa 1980's-2000's) is highly regarded. Interested persons should Email mara@pbsfm.org.au for a position description.
VOLUNTEER ARCHIVE CATALOGUER
BETWEEN MONDAY-FRIDAY
BETWEEN 10AM-6PM
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD
PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD
Announcer Course – 1 class left in 2017 * taken
The PBS announcer course is quickly filling for the year, so if you’d like to do the PBS announcer course read on. Classes are held at PBS Studios, 47 Easey St, Collingwood, over 5 weeks from 6:30pm-8:30 pm:
MONDAYS IN NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27 & DECEMBER 4
Rates
Full Fee $330 PBS Member $300
Concession $220 Concession fee for PBS members $200
Concession $220 Concession fee for PBS members $200
Application forms and further info at http://pbsfm.org.au/become-an-announcer. Completed applications can be sent to hr@pbsfm.org.au.
Calling IT/Radio Pros - SYN needs you!
Our mates over at SYN are seeking a Technical Coordinator to oversee and develop the hardware and software systems that are on site at SYN’s office (“the House of SYN”) and radio studios. The position is responsible for maintaining and developing IT and network systems, maintaining servers, archive and back-up systems. The Technical Coordinator provides consultative advice and strategic direction for SYN’s IT resources. If you're interested check out the PD here. Applications close 5 pm, Wednesday 20th of September. More info here: http://syn.org.au/jobs-syn/
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| Richie 1250 caught on camera by Zo Damage |
Notes About Volunteering with Richie 1250
At 12 years in, my relationship with PBS is the longest in my life not counting those with my mother and The Astor Cinema. Even in those cases, I go visit my mother and The Astor once every few months (a little more often with The Astor depending what's on), but I'm here at PBS at least once a week doing my show, whether I just split up with my girlfriend of 8 and a half years three hours ago or not. It's definitely been a boon in keeping my mental health on track. Knowing that people are expecting me to appear on the radio at 5 on Fridays and looking forward to hearing me play records for them means I can't just slowly disappear into the ether like I sometimes feel I might. Feeling like I'm contributing something joyous to the community and being a part of a tradition that I value, I tell ya, it's a good feeling.
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| The programming committee puts together the PBS grid which is updated 3 times a year |
I also volunteered for about 6 years as a member of the programming committee, where we evaluate proposed and existing shows and have conversations that determine what new shows will come onto the grid. It's been really fulfilling to do my part in making sure PBS can be the best station it can be overall, and seeing shows you've had a hand in getting onto the air go from an idea and a demo to become great regular parts of the PBS landscape (Adriana's 'Opalakia' show comes to mind) is as close as I'm likely to get to having a child and cheering them at their sports game or whatever.
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| Richie also puts on Melbourne's only slow dance party |
I'm also really grateful for some of the friends I've made through volunteering at PBS. Justin Thomas has been my regular front desk phone answering guy for about 9 years now, and the relationship we have and the conversations we have at the front desk while I eat my lunch before the show are quite unlike any other in my life. Me and PBS office manager Mara Williams started at PBS around the same time too and getting to see her every time I come into the office always gives me a buzz. Her enthusiasm for live music and community radio, her humility and kindness and support of newcomers and general sense of community spirit represent to me a human distillation of why this radio station holds such a special place in my heart and my life.
I wanna thank all you folks who volunteer your time at PBS and I hope you're getting some good life juice out of it too.
Catch Richie 1250 on Stone Love 📻 Friday 5pm-7pm on PBS 106.7FM, Melbourne
Stream here or check out the program archive here
Stream here or check out the program archive here
PBS Policies and Procedures
It is important for all volunteers and staff to be familiar with this. See the P&P 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? The AGM is held 29th November 2017.
PBS acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we are located
and we pay our respects to them, their culture, and their Elders past and present
PBS acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we are located
and we pay our respects to them, their culture, and their Elders past and present
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