Get Involved

There are a variety of ways you can contribute and become a part of
Voices Without Borders, Inc. efforts.

Adopt A Star

A galaxy is how we represent the hundreds of children who make up the many ensembles of the festival. They light up our lives and truly are the bright stars of the future.

Unfortunately, some of these young stars may not be able to come to the festival because of the high cost of travel and the related festival fees which cover housing, meals, music, local transportation, t-shirts, social activities, etc. The cost per child is approximately $125.

For this reason, we are asking service individuals, organizations, and businesses to Adopt a Star of your own. Many singers may not be able to come to the festival for lack of funds. You can help.

During the festival, think of the children singing, dancing and playing together and know that your contribution will have helped to bring an enthusiastic, grateful, and excited young participant.

For more information, contact Sara Russell-Kukuk at 602.618.2807
or email her at: Email Sara

Download Adopt A Star Form PDF

Adopt a Choir or Dance Ensemble

For an international choir and dance festival to be successful, many things are required. It is important to be certain that adequate funding is available to cover the costs of the meals, lodging and local transportation. We are fortunate that local, businesses corporations and foundations have agreed to provide significant support for the festival. Individuals have contributed as well. We do, however, still have need for additional funds.

For this reason, we are asking service organizations, businesses, and individuals to Adopt a Choir or Dance Ensemble. These choirs and dance ensembles have need for funds to help pay the costs of their bus/van transportation, lodging, and meals to the festival and return. In some cases, they also need one or two nights lodging and meals along the way.

The amount needed to adopt a choir or dance ensemble depends on the size of the group. A suggested amount to host a choir or dance ensemble is $1,500. If you are unable to host a group on your own, we invite you to join your friends to host a group.

To adopt a choir or dance ensemble, please send a check made payable to Voices Without Borders, Inc. This is a tax deductible contribution subject to IRS tax regulations.

For more information, contact Sara Russell-Kukuk at 602.618.2807
or email her at: Email Sara

Download Adopt A Choir Form PDF

Be a Friend of the Festival

Contributions in any amount are appreciated and all who contribute are Friends of the Festival. To make a contribution, please make your check payable to VOICES WITHOUT BORDERS and mail to 507 Alcan Drive, Petoskey, Michigan. 49770

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering to help during or before the festival, please contact Sara Russell-Kukuk at 602.618.2807
or email her at: Email Sara

Home Stays

If you are interested in providing home stays during the festival, please contact Sara Russell-Kukuk at 602.618.2807
or email her at: Email Sara

Email Jack Kukuk for more information

The 2009 Festival was made possible in part thanks to funding support from:

Voices Withour Borders, Inc.
Friends of the Festival
Adopt a Star Contributors

Petoskey Rotary Club Charities, Inc.

Click here for a complete list of all our proud supporters.