Volunteer

3CR is a community run station committed to providing media access to those traditionally denied a voice in the mainstream media. To reflect this, 3CR is open to a wide diversity of volunteers.

Volunteers are programmers, receptionists, members of the management committee and participate at every level in the running of the station.

To become a 3CR volunteer fill out the form below and email volunteers@3cr.org.au or call 03 9419 8377 and ask for 3CR Volunteer Co-ordinator Rachel. 

Why volunteer at 3CR?

• Become an independent programmer, providing alternative
  news, analysis, debate and music
• Be involved in an activist community
• Meet like-minded people
• Be part of the diversification of media
• Play a decision-making role in an alternative media
  outlet

Do you want to volunteer?

If yes, here are some points to
consider:

• 3CR is a politically progressive station, facilitating
  community activism through independent media. Volunteers need to agree with the
  general 3CR philosophy and should have some understanding of the history of the station.
• You need to listen to 3CR, especially if you want to become involved in current affairs programming, or have an idea for a new 3CR program.
  New programs are required to adhere to the 3CR philosophy AND differ to that which is currently on air.

What can a volunteer do?

• Audio archiving
• Broadcasting building and maintenance
• Fundraising - events, ideas and financial consulting
• Gardening - we have a small courtyard with native plants
• Events - fundraising events, 3CR functions
• I.T. - advice and support
• Management committee - governance, meets monthly
• Podcasting - uploading 3CR programs as podcasts to the 3cr
  website
• Promotions - publicity, marketing, stalls, merchandise,
  design
• Reception - front of house, three hour shifts during business
  hours – taking phone calls, meet-and-greet, administration
• Station Duty (for experienced 3CR volunteers only) three hour shifts after hours consist of being responsible for
  the functioning of the station during that time.
• Websitedesign and maintainence.

If you're interested in programming, general volunteering, have an idea for a new program, or are interested in the radio training program, you will need to:

1. Listen to 3CR
2. Fill out the volunteer registration form, or call the volunteer co-ordinator on 03 9419 8377 for a form
   to be posted or faxed. You'll be contacted within three weeks regarding your
   application.
3. If accepted, you'll be invited to an orientation which
   takes about an hour. This includes an opportunity to discuss your involvement with 3CR and a tour of the station.
4. All volunteers and programmers need to be current 3CR
   subscribers which you can do here.

Contact details for 3CR (post, fax and address) can be found on our contact page here.