Cultural Arts
Below you
will find a listing of Cultural Arts Agencies in the Athens-Clarke
County area, along with relevant and
helpful statistics, resources, and service-learning reflection
questions.
Athens Institute of Contemporary Arts (ATHICA)
Volunteers can help the Athens non-profit art scene by posting
fliers or being a gallery sitter.
Contact: 706-208-1613 or volunteers@athica.org
Athens Little Playhouse
Located on Baxter Street across from Clarke Middle School and next
to Moe’s, this facility is dedicated to the support of local events,
classes and performances.
Contact : 706-208-1036 or mail@athenslittleplayhouse.org
Classic Center
You can volunteer as an usher for the numerous performances that
take place at the Classic Center. When you call the below phone
number you will be prompted to leave a message. Please leave your
name, phone number, and the shows you want to work.
Contact: Amanda Hendry at 706-357-4422
Lyndon House Arts Center
Volunteers are needed to be docents for this organization.
Contact: Madeline Darnell at 706-613-3623 or mdarnell@co.clarke.ga.us
Morton Theatre
They need volunteer ushers for the many theatrical productions
taking place at the facility.
Contact: Megan Rocks at 706-613-3770 or admin@mortontheatre.com
Nuci’s Space
This organization is dedicated to the Athens’ music community. They
need volunteers that have a variety of skills, interests and
abilities ranging from computer programming to bartending to
counseling. On their website you can list your interests and
availability.
Contact: 706-227-1515 or space@nuci.org
Resources
Pre-Service Activities: Enhance your service experience.
If you would like to get the most out of your service experience,
please consider the following questions:
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Why are you interested in working with in the culture/arts?
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What have your experiences been so far with these issues?
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What do you think your service experience will be like?
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Are you interested in learning about these facts at the service
site? If so, what are some ways that you might be able to do
that?
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What are your goals in participating in service?
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What issues do you think will be present as you begin
volunteering?
Post-Service Reflection Questions: To understand your service experience
In order to understand your experiences please reflect on the
following questions:
WHAT:
SO WHAT:
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What did your experience(s) mean to you?
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What did you learn from your experience(s)?
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What do you feel is your main contribution to the agency or the
people you worked with?
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What did you learn about yourself?
NOW WHAT:
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In what ways can you apply what you are learning to other areas
of your life?
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The most important thing you will take with you from this
experience is…
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Has your community service sparked an interest in service or in
the issue that you worked with?
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If so, how do you plan to continue pursuing that interest?
(Reference: Florida State University’s
Arts/Culture Sheets)
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