ABOUT THE COMMUNITY RADIO STATION
We work with community radio stations run by staff and volunteers who are passionate about their communities and their radio. The stations cover primarily the suburbs of Perth. The radio stations broadcast digitally and also stream the channel over the web. They broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, with programmes on music, local information and entertainment.

The stations play a contemporary mix of mainstream and Christian music. You will contribute both on and off the airwaves and assist in many areas, from producing and announcing to audio production, administration, programming, event organising, fundraising, sponsorship and maintenance.

Supporting Local Talent: The stations support local artists, local community groups, local sporting clubs and local businesses. They also invite locals to send in demo CD's or new releases so that they can be played on air. They actively encourage the promotion of local events and activities by offering free on air promotions...this is truly community radio for the community!

Location:
The Radio stations are located in the suburbs of Perth. Perth was built on the banks of the magnificent Swan River over 150 years ago and is now a city rich in culture and filled with theatres, art galleries and museums. The city is modern and vibrant - a fun, friendly and 'laid back' place, with clear skies and a sunny climate. Western Australia is locally known as the 'state of excitement!'

Some of its more famous attractions include Kings Park, Scarborough Beach, Fremantle and the Swan River. Fremantle (or as the local’s call it, ‘Freo’) is the city’s port and is rich in history. At weekends you will find markets, entertainment and plenty of alfresco style cafes to laze in.

Perth has restaurants to suit all tastes - the most popular cuisine is of course the great Australian BBQ. Barbeque facilities are abundant in local parks - take your own food and cook up a feast, Australian style! For meals in local restaurants, a trip to Perth's inner city centre is well worth the effort - it bustles with activity and offers a range of choices of restaurants.

How the Radio Station benefits from volunteers:
The people at the radio station are looking forward having volunteers from outside Australia who may be able to contribute new ideas. They are very open to free-thinking, innovative ideas! The more effort you put in, the more the responsibility you'll get. This is an excellent project that will give you good grounding and good experience.

Please note that the work that you'll be involved in depends on what is available at the time of your placement.

REQUIREMENTS:

• You don't need any qualifications to do this placement.

• You need to have an interest in media and prepared to be flexible with the work.

• You must be able to work with, and get on with, other people, particularly bearing in mind that the station is run almost entirely by volunteers from the community.

• If your placement is for a shorter-term, it's unlikely that you'll be given your own programmes, but if you're there longer-term, this may well be a possibility, depending on your own capabilities.

• We will ask you to submit a voice recording or demo tape, but this is only so that the project can judge whether you are able to broadcast on air. It will not affect your ability to assist in all the other areas of radio broadcasting.

• Lastly, self-reliance and independence will help you make the most of this wonderful opportunity!