VOLUNTEERING
How to get involved at BBB FM.
We are always looking for passionate and motivated volunteers to join our BBBfm 89.1 Teams. We have a range of opportunities to develop skills in:
1. Music / Program Presenter:
We are keen to develop innovative programming which meets the needs and interests of our communities across our license area.
Do you have a program idea, specialist genre of music, want to share your music interest on air or would like to find out about our range of current programs?
2. Production and Technical
We have a small band of skilled people in this field continuing to develop our Community Service Announcements and Sponsorship promos. We are venturing into the world of Outdoor Broadcasting to bring live and recorded interviews of community events.
Do you have skills in this area?
3. Sponsorship
As a community not-for-profit organisation we are always seeking to gain Sponsorship for BBBfm 89.1.
Do you have an interest in engaging sponsors to support our community radio station?
4. Programming
We are always reviewing our programing and seeking to develop new programs of interest for our BBBFm listeners. We have a 'geographic' license so it is important that we have programs with the most reach that are innovative and creative.
We are interested to hear from you about supporting our program development.
5. Board member
Do you have skills in business, community development, experienced community minded person and/or media experience to make a contribution to our Board of Management. There is a lot of work that goes to run the business of a community radio station.
We would love to hear from you about your interest in contributing to our vibrant and growing station as we continue to network and engage with our community.
6. Membership Join up join in
Become a member see membership.
HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED?
For volunteers who begin with a program there is also the expectation that presenters will engage with other activities of the station including open days, member days and be available to become a team member and support other community events.
WHAT MAKES VOLUNTEERING AT BBBfm 89.1 Fun, Challenging and Rewarding?
Learn new skills in a field of interest within the frame of community radio
One of the most fascinating and exciting volunteer options.
Meet new people and engage with our listeners and community groups
Be prepared for the challenges of functioning in a media organisation
Opportunity to share and implement new ideas
Working with creative and innovative team convenors
Being a part of progressing and developing BBBfm 89.1 now and into the future
Along with the fun there are also Rights and Responsibilities of Volunteers with BBB-FM 89.1
Rights of Volunteers to:
RESPONSIBILITIES of Volunteers for:
We are always looking for passionate and motivated volunteers to join our BBBfm 89.1 Teams. We have a range of opportunities to develop skills in:
1. Music / Program Presenter:
We are keen to develop innovative programming which meets the needs and interests of our communities across our license area.
Do you have a program idea, specialist genre of music, want to share your music interest on air or would like to find out about our range of current programs?
2. Production and Technical
We have a small band of skilled people in this field continuing to develop our Community Service Announcements and Sponsorship promos. We are venturing into the world of Outdoor Broadcasting to bring live and recorded interviews of community events.
Do you have skills in this area?
3. Sponsorship
As a community not-for-profit organisation we are always seeking to gain Sponsorship for BBBfm 89.1.
Do you have an interest in engaging sponsors to support our community radio station?
4. Programming
We are always reviewing our programing and seeking to develop new programs of interest for our BBBFm listeners. We have a 'geographic' license so it is important that we have programs with the most reach that are innovative and creative.
We are interested to hear from you about supporting our program development.
5. Board member
Do you have skills in business, community development, experienced community minded person and/or media experience to make a contribution to our Board of Management. There is a lot of work that goes to run the business of a community radio station.
We would love to hear from you about your interest in contributing to our vibrant and growing station as we continue to network and engage with our community.
6. Membership Join up join in
Become a member see membership.
HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED?
For volunteers who begin with a program there is also the expectation that presenters will engage with other activities of the station including open days, member days and be available to become a team member and support other community events.
WHAT MAKES VOLUNTEERING AT BBBfm 89.1 Fun, Challenging and Rewarding?
Learn new skills in a field of interest within the frame of community radio
One of the most fascinating and exciting volunteer options.
Meet new people and engage with our listeners and community groups
Be prepared for the challenges of functioning in a media organisation
Opportunity to share and implement new ideas
Working with creative and innovative team convenors
Being a part of progressing and developing BBBfm 89.1 now and into the future
Along with the fun there are also Rights and Responsibilities of Volunteers with BBB-FM 89.1
Rights of Volunteers to:
- Treated with the respect & dignity
- Assigned to appropriate tasks, taking into account their personal preferences, temperament, abilities, education & training to be provided with open access to BBB-FM 89.1’s policies & programs
- Receive explicit, open and clear communication from the management team at all times
- Access appropriate induction & training
- Provided with information about any new developments at the station
- Receive sound guidance & direction
- Experience a safe and welcoming environment
- Covered by public liability insurance
- Conflict Resolution processes in place
- Timely verbal and written communication as required
- Participate in quality assurance programs
- Upon request provide a reference at the start of their term of voluntary service with reference commensurate of character, abilities and achievements
RESPONSIBILITIES of Volunteers for:
- Maintain a professional attitude towards their work at Barossa Radio BBBFM 89.1
- Prompt, reliable and well presented
- Mutually respectful in dealings with all other station volunteers and guests
- Productive in output and willingly ensure adherence and commitment to inclusive and proactive culture, policies and procedures
- Give equivalent effort and service, to that which could be reasonably expected of a paid worker in relation to reliability, punctuality, honesty and productivity
- Faithfully and honestly represent BBB FM 89.1’s values and objectives as a community broadcaster when representing the station in the broader community
- Respect the confidentially of information accessed while volunteering at BBB FM 89.1
- Notify the appropriate Team Convenor if unable to meet a scheduled commitment
- Undertake training to improve performance
- Abide by directions issued to volunteers by the Board of Management
- Treat BBB FM 89.1 equipment with due care and notify the Technical Convenor of any faults or issues regarding equipment
- Take a couple of minutes to see to jobs that need doing (e.g. vacuuming the foyer carpet, dusting, doing dishes etc.) – “we’re all volunteers here, so we need to pitch in and support one another”
- Membership is a condition required of all presenters before being permitted to go to air
- Adhere to broadcast law as volunteers with community radio at BBB-FM 89.1 and not receive gifts or inducements from a third party for services rendered
- Also refer to Codes of Practice
