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Volunteer Advocacy Project Fall 2023

Fall VAP Announcement Flyer

Date: August 15, 2023 to November 07, 2023

Time: 5:00PM to 8:00PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Event Flyer: VAP Fall 2023 Flyer.jpg


This is a comprehensive 12-week training to be held Mondays in the fall starting Aug. 23.

TuesdayTimes: 5:00 PM (CENTRAL) – 8:00 PM (CENTRAL) - 6:00 PM (EASTERN) – 9:00 PM (EASTERN)

Specific dates are:
August 15, 22, 29
Sept 5, 12, 19, 26
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
Nov 7

The Volunteer Advocacy Project (VAP) at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center trains interested individuals to advocate for families as they navigate their way through the special education process. The Fall 2023 training will take place on Tuesdays from 5:00 PM -8:00 PM. CT (6:00 PM - 9:00 pm ET) beginning Aug. 15 through Nov. 7 online via Zoom. The training will run for 12 weeks (a total of 40 hours). Additional information about the training can be found on the VAP website. Click the link above to complete the preliminary VAP application. For questions about the training or registration, email VolAP@vanderbilt.edu. Deadline to register is July 20.

There is a $25 course fee. Please click the apply button to apply for the trainings. A payment link will be sent to you once your application is accepted.


For accessibility information or to request an accommodation

Contact kc@vumc.org or 615-322-8240 for disability access information; 2 weeks advance notice is recommended for some accommodations (e.g., Braille, signing).