The Community Channel Policy

Shaw TV Community Television Volunteer Agreement Form VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH SHAW TV COMMUNITY TELEVISION

Shaw Cablesystems offers many opportunities in studio, mobile and on location (EFP) productions in a variety of positions including producing, directing, camera, floor-director, teleprompter operator, production assistant, VTR, graphics and research assistant. Whether you are pursuing a career in television or looking for a challenging extracurricular activity or hobby, and whether you have production experience or not, we have something you’ll be interested in.

SHAW TV COMMUNITY TELEVISION VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Purpose To provide a secure, varied, flexible and fun learning environment for the skills development of committed participants within the framework of the dynamic production needs of Shaw Cablesystems. Program Outline Applications are accepted regularly. New volunteers will be provided with opportunities based on their level of experience. All volunteers will be provided with the opportunity to gain experience through our on-going workshops and training.

2 SHAW TV COMMUNITY TELEVISION PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATION FORM

Please complete and return to Shaw along with a resume and two signed letters of reference. Submit form to: Anita Hayek [email protected] Please print clearly

Email:

Home Address

Voicemail Home

Cellular

I am interested in volunteering for (check one):

Hobby/extracurricular activity Career purposes School project

I have no television production experience / training (but I’m a keener!)

I have television production experience/training/expertise (specify).

Where did you receive your training?

Please note that you will generally begin your volunteer placement on camera. Please indicate your interest in additional production areas:

Control Room Editing Mobile Productions

Other (please indicate)

3 We wish to provide you with the best possible volunteer experience. Please let us know if you can commit to a minimum 1 month placement.

Yes No

If yes, please indicate whether you have any physical or medical condition that would prevent you from carrying out the physical requirements of the job or that would pose a hazard to yourself or others? Yes No

Please note you will generally ‘shadow’ prior to the assignment of specific production related training/duties 1. there is a brief (1 week) probationary period prior to confirmation of specific production duties.

VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Please note that all projected schedules are subject to change.

Studio productions for Shaw TV are produced at the Shaw Tower – 1067 West Cordova Street, Lobby level studios.

Placement Opportunities – daytime ( various weekdays and weekend s )

______David Berner

______On Da Grine

______CIS Football Show

______Via Mia

______Arcademia

______David Berner

______Fiona Forbes Show

______Local Connection: Location based magazine program. Opportunities for reporters, field camera operators, editors, segment producers. Opportunities on this volunteer produced program are based on experience with our studio programs and your level of experience. Interested volunteers are encouraged to take our workshops prior to volunteering on Local Connection.

Shaw TV Vancouver also provides internship opportunities to students in applicable post secondary programs. Interns will have the opportunity to work on our magazine program go! West Coast and other Shaw TV productions.

4 Reference letters will be accepted from someone who has supervised or managed your work in a paid or unpaid position (i.e. employer, teacher, volunteer supervisor etc.).

Please attach two (2) signed reference letters

Please submit the following overview regarding your references:

Reference 1:

Name (please spell first + last name clearly and accurately)

Organization / company name

Job title of reference

Contact information (please ensure accuracy of email address):

Phone (work)

Reference 2:

Name (please spell first + last name clearly and accurately)

Organization / company name

Job title of reference

Contact information (please ensure accuracy of email address):

Phone (work)

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Shaw TV

5 APPROPRIATE USE OF EQUIPMENT The equipment and facilities of Shaw TV Community Television are to be used for the production of local community television use only.

SECURITY - BUILDING AND KEYS In order to protect the equipment and facilities of Shaw TV Community Television, each production facility has a security procedure. Your Shaw TV representative can give you the appropriate information regarding after hours access at such time as it is necessary.

SAFETY Safety is our first concern and everyone's responsibility. Safety is an attitude. Safety is care and attention. Safety is constant observation and checking of co-workers and yourself. Follow established operating procedures. Enforce all safety rules. Recognize unsafe acts and conditions.

AUTHORIZED USE OF EQUIPMENT Volunteers may only use equipment for which they are trained and authorized to use. We will provide the necessary training if required. Each office has its own procedure for booking equipment and authorizing bookings. Your Shaw TV representative can give you complete details.

CONDUCT The success of the community channel depends on the goodwill of all who are involved. You have a special responsibility to assist in generating and enhancing this goodwill. Together with Shaw CaTV, we represent the channel and it’s reputation. It is important that you represent yourself accurately to the community. Be sure to identify yourself as a Shaw TV volunteer. Production crews work as a team. Each team member must be cooperative and respectful to other members of the team.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE Your appearance always makes an impression on those you meet. As a representative of the community channel in a volunteer capacity your appearance is important. Your appearance represents your attitude and your sense of professionalism. It will contribute to a feeling of confidence the public has in you and the channel.

GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING You are responsible for tidying up after yourself and your group or production team. All equipment must be put back in its proper place, all chairs and tables returned, coffee cups and liners discarded. The use of the facilities and equipment of Shaw TV Community Television is a privilege, not a right. Only those who demonstrate a responsible attitude and a consistent respect for the opportunity to use the facilities will be permitted to continue with the Channel. Smoking, drinking and eating are not permitted at any time in the control rooms, studios or edit bays. In addition, anti-smoking by-laws have been enacted in all the municipalities served by Shaw TV Community Television. Please check with your Shaw TV representative for details. Drinking alcoholic beverages in Shaw facilities is not permitted. The use of drugs or controlled substances is not permitted in Shaw TV facilities or on community television field or mobile productions. Drinking alcoholic beverages is not permitted on any location production. Being under the influence of alcohol, drugs or controlled substances is not permitted on any location production. Operating any Shaw TV equipment while under the influence of alcohol or any drug is not permitted. Any violations of the rules concerning alcohol or drugs will be cause to end your association with the Community Channels of Shaw Community Television.

There is zero tolerance for harassment of staff and fellow volunteers, including abusive language, threats, inappropriate language in person or by way of phone or e-mail.

6 VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT

I acknowledge that I have carefully read the Shaw Cablesystems “Volunteer Guidelines” document and I accept and agree to the provisions contained therein, and will abide by these guidelines.

Please print clearly

Mailing address:

Contact information

Email:

Phone/voicemail: Cell:

Emergency Contact Information (someone we may contact in an emergency)

Name Phone

Do you have any physical or medical condition that would prevent you from carrying out the physical requirements of the job or that would pose a hazard to yourself or others ?

Yes No

Cancellation of volunteer privileges Shaw reserves the right to discontinue volunteer privileges at any time, with cause.

Signature: Date:

Signature: Date: for Shaw Cablesystems

Background checks: Prior to Shaw providing a SECURITY ACCESS CARD, a criminal background check is required for participants in the Shaw TV volunteer/intern program.