PBS Volunteer News 8, 2018

There's been stacks of things going on at PBS.... 

Tony Irvine  📸 Owen McKern

Congratulations Tony Irvine who celebrates 25 years of making radio on PBS, in the Insomnia slot: 2am-6am. Tony has volunteered literally thousands of hours to PBS, and his feat is simply super-human.  Journalist Richard McLeish spoke to Tony and you can read all about it here.  

Xan + Clancy 📸 by Owen McKern

Interstellar Overdrive with Alexander W Sims moved to a new spot: Thursday morning’s 12 am – 2 am and we welcomed new announcers Xan + Clancy to the PBS program guide. They commenced their program on Thursday, October 18. Check out Solaris featuring old-school, new-school, rare-groove, eclectic synth, and electronic music. Tune in every second Thursday, from 2am-6am 🔊

Patty  + Maddy 📸 by Owen McKern

Homebrew first appeared on the PBS program guide back in February 2006, Monday mornings from 2am. By 2008 it moved to Monday afternoon and last Monday we congratulated Maddy Mac, Patty Furze and Jenny O’Keefe for presenting 10 years of Homebrew (in the daytime). They celebrated with an on air fiesta featuring a host of terrific artists, including Mojo Juju, Marita Dyson, Alex Lashlie and the Teskey Brothers Studio 5 Live. Listen back here 🔊 

Heavy and Hammered volunteers 📸 by Owen McKern

Thanks to all the volunteers for all the great work you’ve done at PBS over the last month.  From the Record Fair, Heavy and Hammered, Open Day, office volunteering and more, there's been so many fantastic volunteers contributing to PBS. 

Your favourite PBS announcers became Heavy and Hammered curators 📸 by Owen McKern

As the weather gets warmer, there’s plenty at PBS to sink your teeth into. Aretha Franklin Tribute, Soul A-Go- Go, the all-important AGM time November 29 and the Fang It outside broadcast for Melbourne Music Week + more! All that on top of your favourite PBS broadcast. As always stay tuned to PBS106.7FM in metropolitan Melbourne, or PBS on DAB + or stream via pbsfm.org.au 

👀 If you’d like to get involved at PBS, 
read on down for volunteer openings 👀 

Music Library - Tuesday 🌟TAKEN

We have an opening in the PBS music library on a regular basis and are looking for a volunteer who has time on Tuesdays to commit to a 4 hour administrative shift. The role will see the music library volunteer assisting the Interviews coordinator by extracting key information about interview requests from emails, entering the information into a spreadsheet, and writing a synopsis of the interview request.  The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of PBS and its programming, the music industry, an eye for detail, good communication and follow up skills. If you’re interested in volunteering in this role and have time to commit, please email mara@pbsfm.org.au for the PD.

TUESDAY MUSIC LIBRARY VOLUNTEER 

TUESDAY’S 2PM-6PM

PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Membership Packing 🌟TAKEN

This month we're running a membership campaign where our new and renewing members go into the prize draw to win fantastic prizes from Reid Cycles, Airey’s Inlet Holiday Park and Strawberry Fields Festival. And every new or renewing member gets a very sweet tote bag, so we'll be folding bags and sending kits in November. How would you like to help us send these out to our beloved PBS members in the first week of November? We're having a working bee. If you would please email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest.

MEMBERSHIP PACKING

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8 2PM-5PM 

PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Electrician Volunteer - EOIs

Our beloved electrician volunteer is taking some leave. So we're looking for an electrician volunteer who would be able to occasionally assist with advice and assistance.  In the past we've needed assistance with things like flickering lights, changing light globes, assisting PBS to source suitable supplies, installing sensor lights, power points + tests and tagging. If you are a qualified electrician and interested in volunteering to assist PBS occasionally please send your EOI to mara@pbsfm.org.au

ELECTRICIAN VOLUNTEER

AS REQUIRED

PBS 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Reception Fill - In 🌟TAKEN

In November, we'll have some Thursday reception vacancies open, and we were wondering if you would like to fill in? The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of PBS, great admin and communication skills, good computer skills, experience using databases, Outlook, Excel and Word. If you’re interested in volunteering in this role and have time to commit, please email: mara@pbsfm.org.au for the PD. This is a five-hour volunteer shift once a week over three weeks.

THURSDAY - RECEPTION

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15, 22 + 29, 1PM-6PM 

PBS, 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Archive Volunteer

Our fabulous volunteers Ellie and Alan have put that pile of random clippings and documents into chronological order and we are seeking detail-oriented volunteers to join the team and enter the data into a shared spreadsheet. The ideal person would have a strong historical understanding of PBS and or Melbourne music, good administrative skills, and top file management. If you love sorting through the chaos to create order, and accurate data entry, email mara@pbsfm.org.au

ARCHIVE VOLUNTEER

MONDAY, THURSDAY OR FRIDAY

A 4 HOUR SHIFT WEEKLY BETWEEN 10AM-6PM

PBS 47 EASEY STREET COLLINGWOOD

Transcription Volunteers EOIs

A Ph.D. student is currently researching the story of PBS, and is due to conduct interviews with people - of PBS past and present. Would you be interested in transcribing interviews? Who's done transcription before? If you have, you know it takes a long time and requires a detailed approach. There are guidelines to comply with.  And sometimes you need to walk away and come back to it. Accuracy is of the utmost importance. If you'd like to volunteer to listen in and transcribe PBS stories, please email mara@pbsfm.org.au to express your interest in transcribing interviews.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTION VOLUNTEER TEAM

DAYS FLEXIBLE IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER + DECEMBER

HOURS FLEXIBLE

CAN BE DONE REMOTELY OR ON SITE

Fang It! OB Photographer 🌟TAKEN

Represent PBS in the outside world at Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar for the Fang It! OB for the Melbourne Music Safari. This role will see you taking photos in low light, capturing the live broadcast event, and the live performance featuring Warped and PBS announcer Ruari on mic. Email mara@pbsfm.org.au.to volunteer.

FANG IT! OB

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22^nd 5PM-7PM

LAST CHANCE ROCK & ROLL BAR

238 VICTORIA STREET, NORTH MELBOURNE

Rock-A-Bye-Baby with The Merindas 

Rock-A-Bye Baby is the daytime gig for children and carers at the Fitzroy Town Hall in December. We’re looking for trustworthy volunteers, who like helping people! Seeking access volunteers to help patrons access the venue. This is a physical role – helping parents and children by lifting/carrying pushers up and down stairs.  Award-winning, Melbourne based duo, The Merindas will grace the stage of the Fitzroy Town Hall. You may have seen them on hot festival lineups, Marngrook Footy Show and more.  If you'd like to help out and catch The Merindas, email mara@pbsfm.org.au.to volunteer.

EVENT ACCESS VOLUNTEER AT ROCK A BYE BABY – THE MERINDAS

THURSDAY DECEMBER 6th

10:30 AM-12:15 PM

FITZROY TOWN HALL

Announcer Course 2019

As you know, PBS106.7FM is a community radio station devoted to playing specialist and under-represented music, so if it’s your dream to be an announcer, consider undertaking the five-week announcer introductory announcer course. 2019 dates, rates, more info and the application can be found here.

Open Day in Photos
PBS held it's Open Day Saturday, October 20 and a terrific team of volunteers helped show off the station to the listening public during Tom Sedunary's fill for Fiesta Jazz and Emma Peel's Switched On. 

And the doors are officially open for the open day📸 by Elle Young

Instellar Overdrive's host Alex Sims 📸 by Klari Agar

Insomniac radio legend: in the studio with Tony Irvine 📸by Klari Agar

Susan and Vito made coffee and tea for the guests📸by Klari Agar

Elle from Headhunters on the membership desk 📸by Klari Agar

Peter did a great job on the BBQ 📸by Klari Agar

Farewell Marcello

October 23^rd 2018 marked the date that long-time volunteer Marcello Sardo retired from PBS, and here is a photographic tribute to remember the times. We think Marcello joined us around 2006, and helped pack memberships fortnightly ever since. Thank you for all your hard work in the membership department, Marcello. We will miss you greatly x

Marcello in 2016 with the Ashley Ronning Tote 📸 Sarah Pratt

Marcello in 2014 📸 by PBS staffer

Marcello 📸 Sarah Pratt

Marcello modeling the 2014 tote 📸 PBS staffer

Marcello with PBS Drive Live poster📸 Sarah Pratt

 Marcello loved birthdays but didn't seem to be a fan of the Orange Poppyseed cake 📸  PBS staffer

One year, Monica made Marcello a special Genie bottle cake📸  PBS staffer

And Sarah made a Cindarella cake 📸  PBS staffer

Sometimes Marcello gave hugs to people he liked 📸  PBS staffer

Farewell and thank you Marcello!

PBS Policies and Procedures

It is important for all volunteers and staff to be familiar with this. See the P&P at 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 will be held Thursday, November 29. For more information email gm@pbsfm.org.au

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