Here at Radio Peckham we are keen to get members of the community involved in local radio and media. We offer a selection of radio production, web design, DJ and radio skills courses, open to all ages and free to members of the community. For those interested in a career in media, or volunteering with us or elsewhere, we have also created a list of useful sites and organisations.
For further enquiries please contact: info@radiopeckham.org.
Volunteering with Us
We offer a range of volunteering roles for those interested in utilising or gaining skills and experience in radio. Roles include:
- Radio Presenter
- Specialist Music Show Presenter
- Production / Studio Assistant
- Broadcast Assistant
- Researcher
- Website / New Media Assistant
- Marketing Assistant
- Admin Assistant
- Events Helper
If you are interested in any of the above roles, please register your details and we will get in touch. Some roles do require a certain level of experience or further training, but please contact us to find out how you can get involved. Priority is given to Southwark residents.
We regularly run a range of free courses available to members of the local community, all ages welcome. The courses on offer are as follows:
Radio Presenting and Production
- Beginners Courses
- Advanced Courses
Web Design
- Beginners Course
- Improvers Course
DJ Skills
ESOL & Radio Skills
- Entry Level 2
- Entry Level 3
If you are interested in a course, please register your details and we will get in touch. Some of our courses, especially the Radio Presenting ones, are very popular, and priority is given to local residents and existing volunteers with the project. Contact us to find out how you can get involved.
Local courses offered in radio and media
www.southwark.ac.uk/newwebsite/
The Bermondsey Centre part of the college offer a Media Production First Diploma, click on the following link for further information:
http://www.southwark.ac.uk/NewWebSite/school-leavers/media-music-perfarts.html
Goldsmiths, University of London
The University offers a variety of media, journalism and radio degrees and courses, including a Foundation Certificate in Media and Communications.
For more information please click on the following link:
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/pace/foundation-media.php
Volunteering opportunities
Volunteer Centre Southwark
If you’re interested in
volunteering, Volunteer Centre
Southwark can match you up to
suitable opportunities from a database of hundreds, as well as give you advice, training and support to help you get the most out of your time.
To register please go to: www.volunteercentres.org.uk
Useful websites and organisations
British Journalism Training Council
Provides excellent information on:
- Accredited BJTC Courses
- Career information
- Sponsorship and bursaries
- BJTC awards
- Traineeships and jobs
- Learning resources
Media Guardian
Britain’s leading media-related news and job publication. Contains up-to-the-minute news and job opportunities, as well as commentary and media profiling. Has a vast selection jobs in all areas of the media.
Link to radio jobs - http://www.jobs.guardian.co.uk/browse/media/radio/index.jsp
Peckham Job Centre Plus
Provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work, and financial help for those who cannot. Visit at:
24-26 Peckham High Street
Peckham
London
SE15 5DS
Tel: 020 7805 3000
Southwark Connexions
www.centrallondonconnexions.org.uk
Careers guidance, information and help in getting
a job, finding a course or training. Free benefits
advice and registration for Jobseeker's Allowance
and Work Based Training for 16-19 year olds.
Visit at:
128 Rye Lane
Southwark
London
SE15 4SB
Tel: 020 7358 2160
To celebrate our new site Radio Peckham is giving away i-pod nanos and shuffles to our listeners!
To enter the competition and be kept up to date with Radio Peckham news please follow the register link below.
“Radio Peckham has enabled me to put across my point of view and know what is actually happening in the area”
Nicole Jackson, 16, Peckham resident