United Way of Northwest Vermont – Volunteer Connection Listings

Week of October 16, 2018

By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist

LEND A HAND. VOLUNTEER – United Way of Northwest Vermont’s mobile-friendly Volunteer Connection connects you to hundreds of local volunteer needs. Search by age, date, county, interests or causes that are important to you. Stay connected to community needs. Go to www.unitedwaynwvt.galaxydigital.com or contact us at volctr@unitedwaynwvt.orgor 860-1677.

PHON-A-THON – Burlington Dismas House needs volunteers to help raise funds by preparing donor letters during their annual Phone-A-Thon on November 12-14, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at St. Michael’s College. Dinner provided. Contact Zoe Bishop at 658-0381 or email zoe@dismasofvt.org.

CHILD CARE – Lund is in need of volunteers to provide morning child care weekdays from 7-9 a.m. and weekends from 8:30-10 a.m. while moms attend meetings. Volunteers should be able to commit to a regular schedule for a minimum of one year. Background check required. Contact Julie Richards at 864-7467, Ext. 2028, or email julier@lundvt.org.

FINISH IT UP – Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is seeking help this Fall on two Burlington build sites to complete interior finish work projects so families can move in before the snow flies. All tools supplied. No experience necessary. Contact Allison DeVoe at 318-7533 or email adevoe@vermonthabitat.org.

GLEANING – Salvation Farms needs willing hands to glean many pounds of apples from a lovely Hinesburg orchard so they can be packed for distribution through the charitable food system. October 19 and 20. Contact Carly Monahan at 888-4360 or email carly@salvationfarms.org.

MENTOR! MENTOR! – Connecting Youth Mentoring serves 5^th through 12^th graders who want a little extra adult attention in their lives. The Champlain Valley School District is looking for Mentors at schools in Charlotte, Hinesburg, Williston and Shelburne and at CVU High School. Middle school mentors and student mentees spend an hour together each week at the middle schools or meet 4 or more hours a month in the community with high school mentees. Training and support provided. Background check and one year commitment required. Contact Christin Lloyd-Newberry at 985-1931 or email cnewberry@cvsdvt.org.

GRANT WRITER NEEDED – Island Arts is in need of a volunteer to assist its Board of Directors in researching and writing grants. Contact Katya Wilcox at 372-8889 or email info@islandarts.org.

FRONT OFFICE – Milton Family Community Center is in need of front office volunteer held to greet guests, answer phones, print & copy documents, compile Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and more. Contact Kelly Hughes at 893-1457 or email khughes@miltonfamilycenter.org.

WALK WITH ELDERS – Ethan Allen Residence invites volunteers to join their Walking Buddies Program. Many residents love to walk on a daily basis but need a “buddy” with them for added safety awareness. Sign up for any day and time of the week and help keep residents outside and moving! Contact Cameron Segal at 843-408-7114 or email csegal@livingwellgroup.org.

FAMILY PLAY – The Janet S. Munt Family Room invites volunteers to participate in the popular, diverse and wonderfully energetic drop-in Family Play program. Volunteers can introduce arts & crafts, engage in tutoring ESL students, help prepare meals, and more. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, from 9 a.m. Orientation provided. Contact Emily Merrill at 862-2121 or email emily@thefamilyroomvt.org.

Megan Bridges, 861-7822 or megan@unitedwaynwvt.org