Volunteer with WTVP & Become a Station Ambassador
WTVP is trusted. WTVP is valued. WTVP is essential.
Our mission is to connect and inspire central Illinois through quality content that educates, informs and entertains. Station Ambassadors play a key role in bringing that mission to life, help us show up, connect with and strengthen the communities we serve.
Being a Station Ambassador provides flexible, hands-on opportunities to get involved with WTVP:
- Events & Hospitality - Help with event setup, activities, guest experience and day-of logistics.
- Education & Outreach - Help share information about WTVP and our programming within the community.
- Office Help - Support mailings, reception tasks and other administrative needs.
- Landscape and/or building maintenance - Assist with light maintenance, seasonal cleanup and facility projects.
- Group Volunteering - Opportunities for businesses or organizations looking for community outreach projects.
Become a Station Ambassador. Sign up today.
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Frequently Asked Questions | Volunteering
How is volunteering helpful to WTVP?
WTVP relies on several hundred volunteers each year to help with office support, mailings, events, membership drives, outreach and educational activities and the annual auction.
Is there age requirements to be on the WTVP Volunteer Team?
Volunteers must be 14 years or older (under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Why volunteer at WTVP?
Explore your Public Media station behind the scenes Gain beneficial workplace skills Meet other volunteers and network with experienced WTVP employees Receive excellent volunteer benefits Help fulfill WTVP’s mission, visions and values
How do I sign up for volunteering?
Contact WTVP’s Development Office at 309-495-0547 or email development@wtvp.org to let us know how you’d like to help.
Who are the Pekin Friends of 47?
The Pekin Friends of 47 mission is to promote Public Television through fundraising as a volunteer organization and to help provide extra hands for many station activities. We raise monies by hosting an annual Bowl-A-Thon event in March of each year. To become part of this dedicated volunteer group, contact the current Friends President, Jerry Herbstreith, 309-346-7901 or herb@itv-3.com