Photo: Owen McKern.
There were no losers at this year’s Community Cup—even though the Rockdogs claimed victory by just one point. Over 10,000 community radio listeners and music lovers turned out to enjoy a thrilling match and celebrate a shared love of music, footy and community. All profits go to Reclink to support their recreation and community engagement programs. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who made the day such a success!
It’s been a busy time at PBS, with incredible programming delivered by our passionate volunteer announcers and their collaborators across this music-loving city. There have been countless on-air highlights—what’s been your favourite?
As always, the volunteer team behind the scenes continues to evolve. Recently, we’ve farewelled some of our most committed and excellent contributors—Vader, Nanda, Zak, and Gemma. We thank them for everything and wish them all the best in their next chapters. At the same time, we’re excited to welcome new faces to the team. If you're interested in joining us, upcoming volunteer roles are listed below.
Photo courtesy of Music Victoria.
Volunteer Vacancies at PBS
PBS NSC Party - Merch Volunteer - covered
PBS celebrates 20 years of The Northcote Social Club, and we're throwing a party feat. The Night Terrors, Vacuum, Claire Birchall & Full Fleshed Live, Thursday 28th Aug 2025. If you have experience using a Square reader, don't mind working in a dark corner, and would like to volunteer for the benefit of PBS and the artists at the Northcote Social Club, please email for more information.
Door and Merch Volunteers at Rock A Bye Baby feat. Wrong Way Up
Rock A Bye Baby is the gig where parents/guardians and their children are invited to turn up, make heaps of noise and enjoy the music. September 4's RABB features the brilliant Afro-disco-psychedelic-boogie double act: Wrong Way Up. We're seeking door + merch volunteers for Rock A Bye Baby on Thursday September 4 from 10am-12:30pm at the Darebin Arts Centre 401 Bell St, Preston. All volunteers must have a current Working With Children's Check (volunteers can apply for a free check). Should you like to apply, please email for a position description.
Volunteer at Soul A Go Go - covered
PBS' legendary funk and soul dance party Soul-A-Go-Go is back at The Night Cat on Saturday October 11. Would you like to volunteer on the merch desk 7:30pm-12:30am? If you like soul and funk, it will likely be a fun shift. Email for a position description.
PBS Open Day - covered
The 2025 PBS Open Day will be held on Saturday October 18 from 2-5pm. We have volunteer roles as tour guides, photographer, merch + info counter and welcoming crew. All volunteers must have a current Working With Children's Check (volunteers can apply for a free check). If you would like to volunteer to represent the best of PBS, please email
for a position description.
Artistic Volunteer Poster Art - covered
We are seeking a volunteer to create a poster to help communicate that we are running a PBS Announcer Course in 2026. The poster is printed on A3 and displayed at the station as well as online and on socials media. If you would like to express your interest in volunteering for this role, please send an EOI including a link to your portfolio to email
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Saturday Morning Phones - covered
Would you like to volunteer on the weekend during Jazz on Saturday (9am-11am)? In addition to answering the phones, the role involves helping members, volunteers and listeners with queries and helping upload playlists online. It can be a quiet role, but on occasion there’s special things going on at PBS such as interviews and live sets. If you’d like to be the friendly face behind the front desk at PBS weekly or fortnightly, and can commit, please email
for the position description.
Wednesday Afternoon Reception - Fortnightly Volunteer Role- covered
When you listen to PBS on Wednesday afternoon you'll hear Jumpin' The Blues, Soul Time and The Afterglow. How would you like to volunteer on the front desk fortnightly from 2pm-6pm? We have a fornighly Reception vacancy open. If you would like to see the position description please email to find out more about the role.
Recent Happenings at PBS
Photo: Eloise Coomber courtesy of The Push.
PBS worked with The Push and staged an all-ages show premiere DIY music space: Cactus Room starring Porpoise Spit and Hot Milk Machine.
Photo: Eloise Coomber courtesy of The Push.
Photo: Chris Davies
Photo: Chris Davies.