CREW begins 2009 recruiting process

By Cindy Witten
18 February 2009

For all of those children and teens who are interested in learning more about the ins and outs of radio, Bush Radio’s Children’s Radio Education Workshop (CREW) is busy with its 2009 recruitment process.

Since 1996, CREW has seen hundreds of young participants through educational workshops, teaching them everything they need to know about radio. CREW takes place at Bush Radio from 09:00 - 14:00 every Saturday, except on days when the participants have an outside broadcast or other excursions.

The criteria for those interested in this program, is that children must be between the ages of 6 – 18 years. No prior radio experience is necessary, as training will be provided.

Some of the skills taught through this programme include broadcasting, including writing, research and presentation skills. They learn technical skills and broadcast journalism skills, as well as life skills such as teamwork, critical thinking and political awareness through their interaction with each other and their listeners.

CREW is also recruiting volunteers over the age of 20 who will facilitate in the learning experience. One of the roles of a facilitator is to ensure that CREW runs smoothly.

CREW coordinator Nobukhosi Ngwenya says that she is looking forward to a great year and interacting with young people from in and around Cape Town.

“Besides obtaining broadcasting and training, they can look forward to producing their own programmes and features. The children will also visit various historical sights and work towards the annual international Media Kidocracy Konference (MKK),” Ngwenya.

For more information and application forms contact Nobukhosi (email: crew@bushradio.co.za or telephone (021) 448 5450)

Application deadline: 24 February 2009