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Radio Bed Rock!

Radio Bed Rock

Our very own radio station
run by volunteers

Our patients can come to the studio, hang out and listen to the music, request songs or maybe even meet a celebrity. For the patients that are on the ward an unable to visit the studio they can watch what's going on in the studio on there very own TV. There is also a phone beside the bed so kids can ring the Radio Bed Rock request line to request a song or enter a competition. It's pretty wacky and lots of fun. Radio Bedrock Its pretty wacky and lots of fun.

Where: Level 2 on Ward Street
opposite Camperdown Ward.

When: Monday to Friday
6.00pm to 8.00pm

What: Music and lots of fun for everyone -
Request line is 53577.

About our volunteers

Our volunteers range in profession from lawyers to nurses to students, all with the common interest of helping the children. Being a Volunteer with Bed Rock allows people to feel a part of a dedicated team creating a fun evening for all patients & siblings to enjoy.

All volunteers are involved directly with the children. It is part of the Bed Rock Volunteer brief that at all times they try to make all children feel a part of the Bed Rock fun.

The very foundation of Radio Bed Rock is built on the trust and character of volunteers who give up their time, talent & energy for the benefit of children who need cheering up.

Volunteers are the backbone of Radio Bed Rock and keep the studio running 52 weeks a year. With a deep commitment to the Children's Hospital each Volunteer gives an average commitment of 2 hours per week. All of us here at Bed Rock are dedicated to creating a fun & exciting environment for the patients & siblings.

If you are interested in being a Volunteer, you will need the following pre-requisites to be a Volunteer at Radio Bed Rock:

  • Over 18 years old
  • Able to give 2 hours per week on a specified weeknight
  • Enjoy helping kids
  • Self started

Please fill out the form below and submit. A Radio Bed Rock staff member will contact with you shortly.

First Name:
Last Name:
DOB:
Email address:
Mobile number:
Work number:
Home number:
Requested night(s):
Comments:
 

This document was published on Thursday, 17 April 2002.

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