Volunteers
Thirteen’s Volunteer community is a network of interesting people committed to public television. Throughout Thirteen’s history, the station and volunteers have enjoyed a rich and rewarding partnership. Thirteen’s first small group of volunteers summoned up the resources and support to create Thirteen in 1962. Today, volunteers continue to use their talents to assist Thirteen’s staff on a daily basis and to participate in the station’s on-air pledge drives as needed. Each volunteer brings a unique contribution to the Thirteen family. Like the founding group of volunteers, they all share a belief that Thirteen plays an essential role in the educational and cultural life of every community in the tri-state area.
See Thirteen’s volunteers in action by clicking on a picture below.
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- THIRTEEN volunteers hand out information about the digital television transition
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- THIRTEEN volunteers with Digit from Cyberchase at the World Science Day Fair
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- Volunteers hand out information at the New York Hall of Science
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- Volunteers hand out information at the New York Hall of Science
The following is a little bit of information about us:
Most volunteer opportunities other than our pledge drives or community events require daytime availability during the week. That’s when our offices are open and staff is on site. Generally, volunteers work one or two days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 or 3 p.m. Computer skills are very helpful but so is a willingness to roll up your sleeves and assist with a huge mailing. All volunteer assignments support the business side of Thirteen rather than the production/technical side.
All volunteer work other than community events takes place at our facility located at 450 West 33rd Street in Manhattan.
Check back soon for upcoming events.
Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday, 10am – 5pm, depending on the particular job.
Contact us to learn more about how you can help, or call 212-560-3042.
