Being a Brainwaves volunteer
Brainwaves is a weekly community radio show, produced and presented by people with a lived experience of mental health issues, either personally or as a family member or carer. Brainwaves airs on 3CR Community Radio each Wednesday from 5pm to 5:30pm, the program covers a wide range of topics relating to mental health, and regularly features special guests.
Our production team deliver the show each Wednesday, They’re the ones who interview guests and undertake all the technical tasks on the day needed to put Brainwaves to air. Production team volunteers need to complete 28 hours of training (five sessions on a Wednesday from 10am to 4pm), and one three-hour session on media law. After training, you’ll do four practice sessions before receiving your Certificate in Radio Broadcasting and committing to regular shifts.
Our creative team source talent, research topics, prepare interview questions and promote the show on social media. Creative team volunteers training consists of two three-hour evening training sessions.
Brainwaves expects a minimum 12-month commitment from volunteers.
Register your interest
If you’re interested in volunteering with Wellways and would like to know more, register your interest by completing this form and we will get back to you.