Volunteer Application

Todays Date:______________

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Artists Creating Together! In an effort to make the most of your
experience with us, please complete the following form.
Personal Information
Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth:

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Address: ______________________________________ City: _______________________ Zip: _____________________

Email: ______________________________ Home Ph: _____________Cell Ph: _____________Work Ph: _____________
If a student, please list school name and program of study: __________________________________________________
If an employee, please list company name: _______________________________________________________________
Preferred Contact Method: Home Ph:___ Cell Ph:___ Work Ph: ___ Email___ Best time to contact (if phone):______
Volunteer Interest
We would like to make your volunteer experience with ACT enjoyable. Please check all volunteer areas that may interest
you. The different volunteer areas and your interests will be discussed in further detail during the volunteer orientation.
Program
Administrative
Weekly class volunteer at ACT
Weekly class volunteer off-site
One-time volunteer opportunities: Festival
Day, Early Childhood Nights, other programs
Artist volunteer: A skill you want to share on a
volunteer basis (ex. Pianist, Event Photos, )
Art Form(s):___________________________
Other: ________________________________
______________________________________

Office/Clerical: filing, copying, data entry,

organizing
Computer Help: Website help, Social media,
database development
Special Events: Pre, during and post-event
duties (Auction, Luncheon, other)
Other: ________________________________
______________________________________
Other: ________________________________
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Program Volunteers (If you selected opportunities in the program box, please complete the information below)
1.
Indicate the age group(s) that interests you.
Early Childhood
Transition Students (18-26)
School-Age (K-12)
Post-school Adults (26 +)
Please briefly describe any experience you have working with the age groups you marked: _______________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Artists Creating Together
1140 Monroe Ave NW Suite 4101 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-885-5866 p 616-885-5867 f www.artistscreatingtogether.org

2.

Indicate the art forms that interest you.

Visual Art
Music (choral or instrumental)
Movement/Dance
Drama
Puppetry/Storytelling
Other _______________________
Please briefly describe any experience you have working in the art forms you marked: ___________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Administrative Volunteers (If you selected opportunities in the administrative box, please complete the info below)
1.
Please indicate your comfort level in each area with a number: 0=None, 1=Basic , 2=Proficient
Administrative Tasks
Answering Phones
Copying/Collating
Labeling
Clerical/Filing

Mailings (stuffing,
addressing)
Any other administrative tasks you would like to help with: __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.

Data Entry

Please indicate your comfort level in each are with a number: 0=None, 1=Basic, 2=Proficient
Computer Proficiency
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Access
Web Design
Microsoft Exel

E-tapestry or other
Adobe
Donor Software
Any other computer software or programs you are proficient in that may be helpful: _____________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
All Potential Volunteers
1. Do you have experience working with people with disabilities?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe: _______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Please list any past or current volunteer placements: _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Have you ever been convicted of a crime? ________ If so, please explain: ____________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Have you ever been convicted of a crime involving children? ______ If so, please explain: _______________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. How did you learn about ACT? _______________________________________________________________________
**Based on your volunteer placement, a background check may be required.

Please return to Artists Creating Together: Online, by fax, or by mail (addresses below) or by email at
program@artistscreatingtogether.org. You will hear from us within 2-3 weeks of submitting this form.
Artists Creating Together
1140 Monroe Ave NW Suite 4101 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-885-5866 p 616-885-5867 f www.artistscreatingtogether.org