VOLUNTEERING
WHAT CAN I DO?
There are so many different skills needed by a radio station and most of them equip you for lots of other areas of your life. Just some of the things you can help us with:
- Research and script writing
- Music research and metadata input
- Fundraising
- Website and social media updates
- Producing and Presenting
- Voice over work
- Sound technician and outside broadcasts
We provide first class training by accredited and qualified trainers. Your first step is to email manager@radiomargaretriver.com and enquire about how to get started.
We look forward to welcoming you to our fabulous family of volunteers!
Our Core Aims
COMMUNITY VOICE
To be the “backbone” and voice of the community, offering support, entertainment, information and assistance.
HARMONY & DIVERSITY
Promote harmony and diversity and contribute to an inclusive, cohesive, informed and culturally diverse community.
SUPPORT LOCAL
Support and develop local arts and media, especially local musicians.
INFORMATION HUB
To become the information “Hub” of the Margaret River Region and the first choice for listeners in the local community and beyond.
CONTEMPORARY & INNOVATIVE
To be contemporary and innovative in all areas of station operation from management systems, technical solutions and work practices.
TRAINING
To be a local media training hub.
Our Values
BELONG
A cohesive platform accessible to everyone. Conducive to a sense of belonging and inclusion.
ENGAGE
The voice of the community, community connection and participation.
INFORM
Providing instant news and facts, keeping the community informed instantaneously.
ENTERTAIN
Provide a conduit for local events and promotion of them.
LEARN
Train community members with media skills, not currently available in the region.
The Team
The Management Committee
CHAIR | PAULINE MCLEOD
Pauline and her family own the Margaret River BookShop. She has a 30 year history of community involvement having served as a councillor and Deputy Shire President in our Shire and as President of the Margaret River Chamber of Commerce. She is a former manager of the local tourism association, a teacher, a marketing and events manager and served on several national and state boards in tourism and regional development.
DEPUTY CHAIR | PIP MATTISKE
Former Station Manager of 2oceansfm community radio & RMR before moving into a Programme Director role to focus on training volunteers and content creation. 15 years experience in radio and television production, nationally and internationally.
TREASURER | IAN SMITH
Bookkeeper for Settlers Holdings, Creative Corner and the HEART. Involved in the Margaret River Theatre Group, CinefestOz, Cape Mentelle outdoor movies. Volunteer of the year 2019, honouring more than 30 years of service to the local creative sector.
SECRETARY | HILARY METCALFE
MEMBER | ANGELA DUFTY
Operations
STATION MANAGER | RICHARD LEE-PULLEN
Bringing enthusiasm, great people skills and an abundance of local knowledge to the role, Richard is keen for the station to be an integral part of life in the shire.
OPERATIONS MANAGER | IAN HILL
Having lived and breathed radio for over 47 years and taught it in 4 universities as well as being employed in every possible role, it’s fair to say that the medium is very special to Ian. As an accredited trainer and mentor, he relishes the opportunity to upskill people in the craft of broadcasting. Luckily he also has a technical bent, hence his involvement in this role.
MUSIC DIRECTOR | CATE WORSLEY
Life-long passion for live and recorded music and committed community volunteer.
Founding member of RMR. Writer and co-presenter of Friday On My Mind radio show.
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR | HILARY METCALFE
Work with us
If you’re interested in volunteering at the station or would like to share your ideas of what you’d like to hear please drop us a line manager@radiomargaretriver.com
“I get by with a little help from my friends…”
John Lennon
We want to hear you on air!
We're collecting local voices
identifying our radio station.
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- Listen in your car by connecting via bluetooth
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