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United Way of Northwest Vermont – Volunteer Connection Listings
Week of November 13, 2017
By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist
GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME! United Way of Northwest Vermont’s mobile-friendly Volunteer Connection search platform connects you to hundreds of volunteer needs with local nonprofits. Search by age, date, county or interest; find nonprofits by causes that are important to you. Now volunteers have even more ways to stay connected to community needs. Go to www.unitedwaynwvt.galaxydigital.com or contact us at volctr@unitedwaynwvt.org or 860-1677.
FIRST RUN – RunVermont needs volunteer help for its 30th annual First Run 5K and Youth Fun Run on January 1, 2018. Volunteers can staff the registration table, help with children’s activities, help with food set up, and more. A great, festive way to start the New Year! Contact Chuck Spear at 863-8412 or email volunteer@runvermont.org.
A CHILD WAITS – Steps to End Domestic Violence invites volunteers to sponsor a child affected by domestic violence by fulfilling a holiday wish list. Volunteers will be provided with the age and gender of the child and the option to buy up to four gifts not to exceed $100. Businesses and organizations are invited to consider sponsoring a whole family. Volunteers can also help organize donated gifts. Contact Kelly Dougherty at 658-3131 or email kellyd@stepsvt.org.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT – Essex CHIPS is looking for a part-time volunteer to provide administrative support to the Executive Director. Tasks include preparing mailings, making phone calls, helping with fundraising projects, and more. Contact David Voegele at 878-6982, Ext. 101, or email david@essexchips.org.
MENTOR! MENTOR! – Spectrum Youth & Family Services is in search of mentors, age21 and over, particularly male identified mentors, LGBTQ+ mentors and mentors of color for youth who can use another healthy adult in their lives. Spend 4 hours a month reflecting, respecting and celebrating the identities that are important to a mentee. One year commitment is needed. Contact Stephanie Ball at 864-7423, Ext. 321, or 660-0578.
DATA ENTRY – Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf needs a volunteer with experience with Donor Perfect or other data entry skills to help keep track of their data. Training provided. Contact Anisa Potvin at 658-7939, Ext. 24, or email apotvin@cvoeo.org.
BABY ROOM – Pine Forest Children’s Center serves 75 young children in the South End of Burlington. They have a classroom of one-year-olds who need some extra love from a volunteer who enjoys snuggling, reading and playing. Background check required. The Center could also use a volunteer handyperson to do minor repairs and maintenance , and a sewing expert to make repairs to soft furnishings. Contact Christina Goodwin at 651-9455 or email Christina@thepineforest.org.
PROGRAM SUPPORT – The Peace and Justice Center needs volunteers to help with everything from promotion to event attendance for their main programs: Fair Trade Education, Peace Work and Nonviolence, and Racial Justice. Many volunteer opportunities exist. Find the one just right for you! Contact Kristen Connors at 863-2345, Ext. 7, or email volunteer@pjcvt.org.
SKI CUBS – City of Winooski offers Ski Cubs, a free “learn to ski” program for 7-14 year olds. Transportation, equipment, instruction and ski passes are provided at no cost for the 6-week program. An adult volunteer is needed to serve as chaperone during the ski trips. Ride the bus, ski, and enjoy great days with the kids! Background check required. Contact Aphaia Lambert-Harper at 655-6410, Ext. 12, or email volunteer@winooskivt.org.
Megan Bridges, 861-7822 or megan@unitedwaynwvt.org