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Volunteer Advocacy Project Fall 2024

Fall VAP Announcement Flyer

Date: August 15, 2024 to November 07, 2024

Time: 5:00PM to 8:00PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Event Flyer: VAP2024syllabus.pdf


This is a comprehensive 12-week training to be held Thursdays in the fall starting Aug. 15.

Thursday Times: 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 2024 training will take place on Thursdays 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.

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).