The Entire Annual Operational Budget For 4VS Is
Generated From A Portion Of The Franchise Fees
Paid To The Villages By Cablevision & Verizon.
 
Local Tax Dollars Are Not Used To Fund 4VS.
 
To Supplement The Budget, 4VS Applies For Grants & Accepts
Donations From Individuals, Businesses & Organizations.
 
4VS Is Non-Commercial & Cannot Receive
Funding Through The Sale Of Air-Time
Or The Sponsoring Of Studio Programs.

Invaluable Career Training Is Available At 4VS.
Formal Classes Are Periodically Scheduled &
On-The-Job Training Occurs Year Round.
 
Members Can Gain Resume Experience, Make TV Contacts &
Get Career Advice From TV Professionals On The Staff.
 
College Students Majoring In Communications
Have Earned Internship Credits By Volunteering At 4VS.
 
Current Television Professionals Are Always Welcomed
To Join The 4VS Staff. TV Pros Can Help Train The Staff,
Improve Their Own Teaching Skills And Give Something
Back To The Community & Their Chosen Career. 
Four Village Studio Has Gained A Reputation For Producing
Well-Trained Entry-Level Television Professionals.
The Studio Has Helped To Place Many Local Students
In Their First Professional Jobs.

Four Village Studio Is A Volunteer Driven Organization.
 
Since Inception, The Studio Staff Has Averaged 40-50 People
Acting As Producers, Hosts, Crewmembers, Management,
Committee Members & Other Support Personnel.
 
The Staff Is Diverse In Age, Experience & Background.
 
Four-Village Area Residents 15-Years & Older
Are Eligible To Become Staff Members.
No Prior Experience Is Required.
 
Staff Members Join 4VS To Gain Career Experience,
To Perform Community Service, To Express Creative Talents,
To Make TV Contacts, To Partake In An Interesting Hobby,
To Teach The Next Generation Of Television Professionals,
Or To Spend Time With A Great Group Of People.
Contact 4VS To Become A Volunteer Staff Member.