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Twice a year, VCCA hosts neighbors, friends, and supporters for a Saturday morning of light yard work and gardening to help keep the grounds of Mt. San Angelo, home to our world-renowned artist residency program, looking beautiful. Artists in residence sometimes pause their studio work to join in volunteer activities. VCCA provides water, coffee, a light lunch, a gorgeous view, and good company!

Up Next: 2024 Fall Volunteer Day

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: 154 San Angelo Drive, Amherst, Virginia, 24521

Lunch will be provided! Please sign up by Tuesday, October 15, to help us best plan for food. See more details about the day below.

Questions? Email volunteer@vcca.com.

Volunteer Details

What You Need: Please bring gardening gloves, pruning shears, and rakes if you have them. Consider a jacket/poncho, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc. — whatever will keep you comfortable outdoors! Bottled water will be available.

Where to Go: Please park in the Fellows Parking Lot and head to the patio of the Fellows Residence to check in and help yourself to a cup of coffee before we begin. Download a map of the grounds to help you find your way around!

In Case of Rain: If there’s a need to reschedule due to weather, we will email pre-registered volunteers by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event to let you know. If you don’t hear from us, we’ll proceed with the day as planned.

  

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