About 92.5 Phoenix FM
To operate, manage, and run a not-for-profit Community Radio station whose management and programming is based on community access and participation.
– To provide education and training to individuals, geographic communities, and communities of interest in order to facilitate a Community Radio service as a medium for community development as well as a medium for community expression.
– To promote inclusion
– To develop personal and professional skills so as to strengthen capacity as community activists and volunteer broadcasters.
– To link community broadcasting, planning, production skills and training with community development needs and activities.
Our programmes reflect the special interests and needs of the listenership of the Dublin 15 Community that it is licensed to serve, and are in line with the community ethos of the BCI licence and the AMARC charter.
Please check our website: 92.5 Phoenix FM
What's Involved
Tasks would include participating in observation and training before deciding on specified interests.
We are always looking for presenters and sound technicians for our flagship show "D15 Today". This show would cover a variety of topics and events that happen locally in the D15 area.
If volunteers have more of an interest in the behind the scenes action then the sound desk may be for them.
Research roles are always available for those not wanting to participate in live on air activity.
What's required for this position
We would require our volunteers to be reliable and for them to have a keen interest in media.
Some experience would be ideal but not essential as training will be provided.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Education/ Training
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Multi-lingual/ Multi-culturalism
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
- Research/ Journalism/ Media
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
92.5 Phoenix FM, Blanchardstown Services Centre, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Dublin 15.
Other location details:
Blanchardstown, Fingal
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
For those with a keen interest in Media, Phoenix FM is the ideal place to gain experience in the Radio sector. Many of our volunteers have gone on to commercial radio or have gone on to further their education in media studies.
Getting there
Buses that pass through the shopping centre are 39/39A/37/220/238/239/236/17A
