VETS IN PLACE
Our Vets In Place Program helps veterans find places of purpose across the arts, recreation, and advocacy. We partner with nonprofits, mentors, and mission-aligned organizations that provide placements, opportunities and encourage connection and belonging.
Find some community opportunities below across the Oklahoma City, OK area and subscribe to our newsletter to receive new updates.
GET INVOLVED
Do you have an opportunity for a veteran?
Reach out to collaborate.
Contact: Jenn at hellosiotha@gmail.com
Volunteer Music Teacher
The Transylvanian Symphony's "Joy of Music" Program is seeking volunteer music teachers to help bring music classes into underserved schools.
For more information, contact:
Contract-Based Studio School Instructors
Oklahoma Contemporary's looking for Studio School instructors. Studio School offers classes and workshops that broaden ideas of creativity and contemporary art.
Classes and workshops are designed by artists and prioritize a fun student-centered learning environment.
Email Anna Cox for more information:
Mentor and Volunteer
Positive Tomorrows is Oklahoma’s only elementary school and social service agency specifically for children and families experiencing homelessness.
For more information on serving as a mentor or volunteer, contact:
Grief Group Facilitator Volunteer
Based in Oklahoma City, OK, The Calm Waters mission is to help children and families in their grief journey caused by death, divorce, or other significant loss.
For more information on serving as a grief group facilitator, contact:
Contract-Based Teaching Artists
The Oklahoma City Arts Council is seeking teaching artists to work in schools, community centers, and senior living facilities and bring art education to underserved areas of OKC. We’re looking for artists interested in joining us as we invest in and grow this program. As our Teaching Artist program grows, new classes can be created, so artists of any style or medium are encouraged to apply.
Get Involved with an
Arts-Veteran Community
SPARK! Creative Lab works alongside Oklahoma Veterans and artists to create spaces where expression becomes connection.Get involved with Spark! Programs:
Connecting the Dots Workshops
Entry-level creative workshops for Veterans and families.
L.O.V.E. Cohorts
Deeper collaboration between Veterans and professional artists.
Ditty Bops
The Art of Listening
Multidisciplinary performances and exhibits sharing Veteran expression with the wider community.