Volunteer
Whether through one-on-one student help in classes, administrative assistance in the ACT office, or providing direction through one-time events, we are so thankful for our volunteers. See below for our on-going and one-time volunteer opportunities.
Volunteering With ACT
Becoming a volunteer with ACT is easy!
Fill out the Application Form
First, fill out the brief volunteer application form online. Please note that some volunteer placements will require a background check.
Schedule Volunteer Orientation
An ACT staff member will reach out to you to schedule a volunteer orientation.
Attend Volunteer Orientation
During orientation, you and the ACT staff member will decide which volunteer area is a good fit for you, based on the interest areas you select in the form.
Questions? Contact our Creative Cube Coordinator.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Weekly, On-Going
One-Time
Volunteer Spotlight
Jenna Dominique
Jenna first connected with ACT back in January 2014 as a programming intern. Even now that she’s a kindergarten teacher, Jenna still makes time to volunteer with the ACTion drummers! “I’ve continued my involvement with ACT because it is an organization that provides artistic opportunities to students, no matter their abilities, which resonates with me greatly as a teacher. ACT is not just an organization, but a caring community that gives people a sense of belonging, and I feel lucky to be apart of it. I secretly want my own drum set, with dreams of being in a band, after being part of the ACTion drummers for so long!” Thank you Jenna for bringing your positivity and inspiring spirit to the ACTion drummers!
When: Mondays, September 13 - December 6 (No class October 4, November 22)
Class Time: 4:15 - 5:00PM
Volunteer Time: 4:00 - 5:15PM
Location: ACT Studio
Assist our adult students as they learn to play ukulele in this brand new ukulele group. Ukuleles provided and no prior experience needed.
ACT Ukulele Club
When: Mondays, September 13 - December 6 (No class October 4, November 22)
Class Time: 5:15 - 6:15PM
Volunteer Time: 5:00 - 6:30PM
Location: ACT Studio
Help adult students in our famous drum troupe, the ACTion Drummers, as they learn more about technique and collaborative performance. Drums provided and no prior experience needed.
ACTion Drummers
When: Tuesdays, September 14 - November 16 (No class October 5)
Class Time: 5:15 - 6:15PM
Volunteer Time: 5:00 - 6:30PM
Location: ACT Studio
Help adult students in this unique movement class that focuses on using American Sign Language to communicate lyrics of a song.
Signing Through Movement
When: Tuesdays, September 14 - November 16 (No class October 5)
Class Time: 6:30 - 7:30PM
Volunteer Time: 6:15 - 7:45PM
Location: ACT Studio
Volunteers will assist our adult students as they learn to use polymer clay to make a variety of art pieces.
Polymer Clay Creations
When: September 8, October 13, November 10
Class Time: 6:00 - 7:30PM
Volunteer Time: 5:45 - 7:45 PM
Location: ACT Studio
Help provide art activities at our monthly drop-in Open Studio!
Open Studio
When: Saturday, September 25
Location: Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation
Event Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Volunteer Time: 10:45AM - 2:15PM
Volunteers supporting the Creative Cube at Free Your Superhero Day will help set up, tear down, and share the fun of art making with visitors! This is a great opportunity for volunteer groups.
Creative Cube at Free Your Superhero