C31 relies on dedicated volunteers for the weekly production of our programs. Volunteering is a great way to learn about television production and get important hands on experience. C31's programs engage volunteers in many crew positions, including camera operators, editors, journalists and writers, presenters, directors, vision switchers, audio operators, make-up artists, publicists and designers and more.
If you would like to offer your services as community television volunteer, you should check out the positions available on our Production Noticeboard or contact one of our programs directly to see if there are any crew openings. The contact details for each C31 program are available here.
C31 also has a limited number of positions for volunteers in administration and ingest. If you would like to be involved in these areas please forward us your expression of interest.
Become a Member
Program Groups are not-for-profit community television production groups, usually producing one or more weekly programs for C31. Program groups are drawn from geographical, cultural or diverse special interest communities. Click here for more information on how to become a member
Rights and Responsibilities of Volunteers at C31
All C31 Volunteers should read and understand C31's Volunteer Policy, and the Rights and Responsibilities of Volunteers.
Studio Audience Required
Get up close and personal with celebrity guests, comedians and Melbourne's best bands by being in the live tv audience of Studio A.
Spirit of Life is a multi-denominational Christian program consisting of in depth interviews with people from all areas of Christian life, from many denominations across the whole range of the Christian community.
It goes to air on community TV, C31 on Mondays at 11:30pm and is filmed, usually every second Wednesday, between 10am and 4pm, in the C31 Community Studio, at the C31 offices, in the City.
The producer of the program, David McLauchlan, is looking for people to volunteer to be involved with the program, in both the technical areas of directing and as other crew people, as well as researchers and or interviewers.
The program also has a dedicated web site with streaming video of current and past programs available in wmv format.– www.spiritoflifetv.net
Location of position:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
How to Apply:
For More information contact David on 0430 314 213 or 0412 166 563 or 9885 9943 or via email at dmclauch@bigpond.net.au
Vision Switcer wanted
Spirit of Life is looking for someone to vision switch a couple of episode recordings in the C31 studio. This is a voluntary role and applicants must have some experience working in the C31 studio.
For more information please contact David McLaughlin on 0430 314 213.
Volunteers Wanted
Long-running C31 program The Pinoy Lounge is looking for the following volunteers to help out on this production as well as 2 new music & news concept shows.
Assistant Director
Technical Director
Floor Manager
Vision Mixer
Videotape Operator
Teleprompter Operator
3 x Camera Operators
2 x Audio Engineer/Sound Supervisor
2 x Lighting Director
3 x Production Assistants
Set Designer
2 x Video Editors
Graphics Designer
Web Developer/Designer
Shooting occurs every second Saturday from 10am-5pm at a CBD location.
Please contact producer Al Noveloso via info@pinoytv.com
Assistant Producer Wanted
Room to Grow is a magazine lifestyle parenting program. With a brand new look and format we are producing our 3rd season to be aired on Melbourne Channel 31 in March.
We are seeking a committed individual to join our team to work alongside the producers by providing assistance including researching and script development. This role is Voluntary and video production experience is required. Geographic Location: Melbourne.
Forward expressions of interest along with CV to: info@roomtogrow.tv
We look forward to hearing from you!
website: www.roomtogrow.tv/parenting
Script Writer Wanted
Room to Grow is a magazine lifestyle parenting program. With a brand new look and format we are producing our 3rd season to be aired on Melbourne Channel 31 in March.
We are seeking a committed individual to join our team to work alongside the producers and the Director. This is a voluntary role so please forward expressions of interest along with CV to: info@roomtogrow.tv
We look forward to hearing from you!
website: www.roomtogrow.tv/parenting
Camera Operator needed
Room to Grow is a magazine lifestyle parenting program. With a brand new look and format we are producing our 3rd season to be aired on Melbourne Channel 31 in April.
We are looking for an experienced-freelance Camera Operator and skilled with a camera and own equipment. (But not an adventantage).
The production will be filmed on Locations in Melbourne, therefore we need somebody who is reliable,
The role is unpaid.
Please forward expressions of interest along with CV to:info@roomtogrow.tv
We look forward to hearing from you!
website: www.roomtogrow.tv/parenting
Camera Operator needed for Footy Talkback
Currently Volunteer position perfect for student looking to expand CV, or Pro looking to enter development phase of program. Possible income stream to develop with role.
• Channel 31 Show.
• 3 Hour weekly shoot throughout AFL season, Friday night or Sat arvo.
• Hand Held experience essential.
• Knowledge of AFL a bonus.
• Outgoing personality.
• View Episodes at www.footytalkback.com.au
Contact Owen on 0413 177 068
Audio Technician needed for Footy Talkback
Currently Volunteer position perfect for student looking to expand CV, or Pro looking to enter development phase of program. Possible income stream to develop with role.
• Channel 31 Show.
• 3 Hour weekly shoot throughout AFL season, Friday night or Sat arvo.
• Basic knowledge of DAT, Boom, levels etc.
• Knowledge of AFL a bonus.
• Outgoing personality.
• View Episodes at www.footytalkback.com.au
Contact Owen on 0413 177 068
Looking for Work
Marie Blake, makeup artist, experienced in photography studios, short film sets, music videos, special effects, and basic hairstyling. All equipment and materials supplied, have transport and willing to travel, also available weekends and nights.
Contact details - mob 0425 782 642, email marie.blake@holcim.com
Need a Make-up Artist for your show?
Qualified Make-Up Artist available for TV productions.
Please call Kaitlyn Gould on (03) 9782 6620.