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VSA is a non-profit organization that connects people with
disabilities to the arts. In order to make our programs
possible, we rely on wonderful people like YOU who volunteer
your time and abilities to encourage the growth of
artists with special needs. Below you will find our volunteer
opportunities for Fall, 2011. Thanks for giving VSA a hand!
Give VSA a Hand: Volunteer!
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Opportunities Fall 2011
On-Going Opportunities
Adult Art Classes: VSA offers a number of opportunitiesjust for
adults! Check out the diverse options offered and
volunteer with one that fits your interest!
Visual Art Classes: Each Monday from 6:30-7:30pm at VSA students
have 4-10 week sessions
in various visual art forms. Classes include
photography,Art around the World, and more.
Classes begin Sept. 12 and run throughout the
year.
Other Art Classes: Each Tuesday from 5:00-6:00pm at VSA,
students have 4-10 week session
in various non-visual art forms. Classes include
drumming, gardening, and much more! Classes
begin Sept. 13 and run throughout the year.
Very Special Choir: Meets each Thursday from12:30-1:30pm at
Kuyper College (3333 East
Beltline, GR) throughout the year.
Begins Thursday, Sept 22.
Arts and Mentoring: VSA holds specialized art classes forGRPS
transition students (18-26 yrs) from
photography to paper-making and from printmaking
to pottery. Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30-
11:30am and Thursdays from 2:00-3:30 at VSA offices.
Classes begin the week of Sept. 26.
One-Time Opportunities
ArtPrize: Volunteer at VSAs ArtPrize venue,
Spectrum Hospitaland hand out voting sheets,
answer simple questions, and oversee the art.
Wednesday, Sept. 21-Thursday, Sept 29.
Interested in taking a shift? Contact Katie for
more details.
Step Up for Down Syndrome: VSA will be providing
arts and crafts activities at the Down Syndrome
Association of West Michigans annual Walk.
Come and paint faces, create paper flowers and
much more! Saturday, October 8, 9:30am.
Auction 2011! November 11, come and help at
VSAs 22nd
Annual Very Special Art Auction. The
event will begin at 6:30pm and we will need
volunteers at different times throughout the day
as well as during the event.
VSA Movie Night! On Friday, December 9, VSA will be
hosting a movie night for young. Come help out
while enjoying a holiday movie!
Early Childhood Nights: Volunteer during these family
fun and art night through crafting clay pieces,
dancing with preschoolers, and assisting in
creating rhythmic drum sounds.
Thursday, Oct 13, 6:00-7:30pm, Ken-O-Sha Thursday, Nov. 10,
6:00-7:30pm, Cedar Springs
To volunteer for any of these activities or with any questions,
please call or e-mail Program Director,Katie Timmermans:
616-885-5866 or [email protected].
Learn more about VSA online at www.vsagr.org or on Facebook: VSA
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