Volunteering at ArtSound
Volunteer Activities - Job Descriptions
Presenting (classical, jazz & blues, folk, world, Drama, Interviews, Arts News & Reviews): Presenters present programs or segments prepared by themselves or in conjunction with a programmer (depending on the program). Prospective presenters are require to attend an orientation evening after which they may decide to apply for the presenters course. There are a limited number of places available to undertake the course. Successful candidates will eventually be paired with a mentor who will guide them towards presenting solo.
Programming: The preparation of on-air programs from the station's library or the programmer's own collection in conjunction with a presenter. The station's library has its own database for all genres. Knowledge of classical, jazz & blues, folk or world music is an advantage.
Program Producer: If you have experience in recording program content including interviews and/or being involved in producing the finished product (editing and burning a CD for broadcast) we’d love to hear from you. Knowledge of CoolEdit is an advantage but not essential.
Program Coordinator: Prepares monthly schedules for individual on-air programs. The Coordinator liaises with presenters and the Programming Officer to ensure all program slots are filled and running sheets are updated. They are also responsible for maintaining that program guidelines are followed.
Concert Recording Team: ArtSound FM records for broadcast local, national and international performers at venues in and around Canberra. If you have experience in recording concerts or being involved in producing the finished product (editing and burning a CD for broadcast) we want to hear from you. Most concert recordings are in the evenings or weekends but production work can be done at any time.
Office Administration: This is an important part of the Station's operations as it is often the first point of contact for potential members, volunteers, sponsors etc. The work involves answering incoming calls, answering programming enquires via email and any current activity of the station.
Publicity and Functions: If you have a background in communications, publicity or event planning and you’d like to help us get the ArtSound FM word to the community then we’d love to tell you about our ideas and upcoming events.
Library Computer Cataloguing: Entering details of new additions to the CD library into the CATraxx Database. Basic computer skills and knowledge of classical, Jazz & Blues, Folk and World genres is essential.
Program Guide Assembly and/or Delivery: Assisting with assembly, packaging and delivery of our quarterly Program Guide ‘Fine Tuning’.
Become an ArtSound Volunteer
The volunteer base is very important to the day to day operations of ArtSound FM. Without volunteers, the Station would not exist and many music lovers would lose an alternative source of great music and a connection to the arts community in Canberra.
Around 100 volunteers keep ArtSound FM on the air 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These are dedicated people who are interested in community radio, the arts, fine music, the association with other music lovers and supporting the vast range of local talent.
Volunteers bring a diverse range of talents to ArtSound FM and we encourage all volunteers to get involved regardless of how many hours they can give. Some volunteers make very valuable contributions to the operation of ArtSound FM by giving just an hour or two a month. Others are involved on a more regular basis.
Another good aspect about becoming an ArtSound volunteer is that it can provide very valuable job skills for people currently seeking employment in many different fields.
If you would like to know more about becoming an ArtSound FM volunteer,
Call us during business hours on 6295 7444 or
fill out our online form.
We'd love to hear from you!