Upcoming Volunteer Vacancies at PBS

Thu 4 Sep 2025 to Tue 30 Sep 2025

Photo of rick-howe_walpiri-mob_marc-peckham_wanta-jampijimpa_rick-japaljarri_riddim-yard_290825 — On Riddim Yard: *Rick Howe* recently interviewed Walpiri teacher *Wanta Jampijinpa Pawu*, producer *Monkey Marc* and *Rick Japaljarri* about the film and soundtrack of *Crown and Country*. Listen back here.

We’re grateful that it’s been business as usual. At PBS, that means great broadcast, passionate volunteers, and a fantastic team working together 24/7 to bring PBS to the world. A warm welcome and big thank you to our Saturday phone team—Jen, Kurtis, and Tanya—for supporting Andrew, PBS, and our listeners on the phones each weekend. Cheers to Alanah and Monique for joining the front desk team. We also extend our thanks to our dedicated volunteers—Jill, Dante, and Alanah—for helping keep things running smoothly at recent PBS events. Our gratitude also goes to photographers Amber Schmidt and Matthew Ellery for capturing iconic moments at the milestone party at the NSC (see more below). Thank you to our poster artists - we can't wait to show you their work! Finally, thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time, as well as those who have recently put their hands up to get involved.

We have some new volunteer vacancies listed below.

Volunteer Vacancies at PBS

Wednesday Afternoon Reception – Weekly Volunteer Role + Casual Shifts

When you tune into PBS on Wednesday mornings, you’ll hear Roots of Rhythm, Southern Style, and Jumpin’ the Blues. How would you like to volunteer on the front desk fortnightly from 10am–2pm in October? We have a weekly Reception vacancy available. If you’d like to see the position description, please email for more information.

•   Wednesday September 24, 10am–2pm
•   Wednesday September 24, 2pm–6pm (afternoon shift during Jumpin’ the Blues, Soul Time, and The Afterglow)
•   Wednesday October 8, 10am–2pm * taken
•   Wednesday October 15, 10am–2pm * taken
•   Wednesday October 22, 10am–2pm
•   Wednesday October 29, 10am–2pm

Merch Folding and Membership Packing

In October, we’re running a membership special—anyone who signs up as a new or renewing member receives a PBS tote bag with their membership. To help get these out to our loyal listeners, we’re seeking volunteers to fold bags and pack memberships. We’ll be running three shifts, working in teams of 3–4 people:

•   Friday October 10, 11am–2pm (Tote Bag Folding)
•   Friday October 17, 11am–2pm (Membership Packing)
•   Friday November 7, 11am–2pm (Membership Packing)

If you’d like to volunteer, please email .

We’ll have more volunteer vacancies coming up, so please check back here between now and December to see what’s happening at PBS.

Recent Happenings at PBS

In the Studios and On Air

Paul Kidney, stares into the camera with joy: celebrating 20 years of Ear of the Behearer — *Paul Kidney* celebrated 20 years of Ear of the Behearer. Photo by Jules Dazzle.

PBS alumni Amy Chapman and PBS announcer Elle Young stand under the PBS sign on Johnston Street — *Elle* and co-host *Amy* celebrate joined forces to celebrate the 8th birthday episode of *Headhunters*. Photo by Isobel Buckley.

DJ Matab in Studio 1 celebrates a milestone: 100 episodes — *DJ Matab* celebrated 100 Episodes of *Dounya.* Photo by Isobel Buckley.

By the PBS Doors

Crispi stands straight with Folk Bitch Trio in front of the PBS doors — *Folk Bitch Trio* by the PBS Doors with Crispi from *Radio City*. Photo by Isobel Buckley.

Grace Gibson stands with Etta (holding a baby) and Nellie from Loose Tooth — *Grace Gibson* presenting *Underground Love* pictured with featured guests *Loose Tooth*. Photo by Isobel Buckley.

Michael Mulholland stands with Marty Brown and Adalita — *Michael Mulholland* of *Junkyard* with *Marty Brown* and *Adalita* of Bleak Squad. Photo by Mick Turner.

At PBS Events

Wrong Way Up perform on stage for Rock A Bye Baby at the Darebin Arts Centre — *Wrong Way Up* play the family friendly event Rock A Bye Baby at Darebin Arts Centre. Photo by Kalindy Williams.

Fully Fleshed play at the Northcote Social Club for their 20th anniversary — *Fully Fleshed* play the PBS Party for the NSC 20th birthday celebrations. Photo by Matthew Ellery.

Claire Birchall centre stage at the Northcote Social Club for their 20th anniversary — *Claire Birchall* front and center at the NSC 20th birthday celebrations. Photo by Amber Schmidt.

The Night Terrors keyboard player at the Northcote Social Club for their 20th anniversary — *The Night Terrors* at the NSC 20th birthday celebrations. Photo by Amber Schmidt.

Miles Brown of the Night Terrors plays the Theramin at the Northcote Social Club for their 20th anniversary — Miles Brown from *The Night Terrors* on Theramin at the NSC 20th birthday celebrations. Photo by Matthew Ellery.

Vaccuum play to the audience of dark wave sounds at the Northcote Social Club for their 20th anniversary — Vacuum play to an adoring crowd at the NSC 20th birthday celebrations. Photo by Amber Schmidt.

As always, we thank and acknowledge our terrific team of PBS announcers, fill-in talent, front desk, committee and music library volunteers who power it 24/7.