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Become a VATA
Representative

Representative positions are board appointed positions held by members for a single year term, up to three consecutive terms. Becoming a representative can be a great way to get involved and learn about how VATA is organized without the commitment of a board position.

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Member Representative(s)

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A volunteer position requiring a commitment of at least 5-7 hours of work per month.  

Must be a professional member of VATA.

Will act as a liaison between VATA and the Art Therapy Community.

Will participate in monthly board meetings (No less than 75% of the time)

Will maintain regular contact with the board regarding meetings, board related business, and VATA events.  

Will participate in community outreach events and/or VATA sponsored events 

Will support the Director of Membership in dissemination of information about membership and VATA events to the Art Therapy Community.

Will support VATA in recruiting new members and act as an advocate for the membership body as needed

Member Representative(s) will be appointed by the Board

Member Representative(s) will be mentored by the Director of Membership

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Student Representative(s)

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A volunteer position requiring a commitment of at least 5-7 hours of work per month.  

Must be a student member of VATA and is a student in good standing at an Art Therapy program in Virginia.

Will act as a liaison between VATA and the Virginia Art Therapy Student Community 

Will participate in monthly board meetings (No less than 75% of the time)

Will maintain regular contact with the board regarding meetings, board related business, and VATA events.  

Will support VATA in recruiting new members and act as an advocate for the student body as needed

Will participate in community outreach events and/or VATA sponsored events 

Student Representative(s) will be appointed by the board.

 Student Representatives will be mentored by the President and Vice President.

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Regional Representatives: NOVA, EAST, CENTRAL, WEST 

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1. A volunteer position requiring a commitment of at least 1-3 hours of work per month. 

2. Must be a member of VATA, but does NOT currently serve on the board.

3. Will serve on a committeesuch as the Events Committee and/or Professional Development Committee 

4. Will support the Events Committee in coordinating Community event in their respective region of the state, duties include, but are not limited to, securing location, advertising to art therapists, maintaining contact with the Events Committee Chair 

5. Will  support the Director of Membership in maintaining contact with art therapists in their respective region of the state in matters related to, but            not limited to: Membership status, recruitment, and involvement in VATA 

6. Will  participate in community outreach events and/or VATA sponsored events in their region.

7. Will serve as a liaison between members in their respective region of the state and the Member Representative and/or the Board 

8. Member Representative(s) will be appointed by the Board 

9. Member Representative(s) will be mentored by the Membership Director/Membership Representative

 

If you are a VATA member and are interested in any of these positions please contact the Virginia Art Therapy Association at VAarttherapy@gmail.com

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