March 30, 2022 LEND A HAND. VOLUNTEER – United Way’s Volunteer Connection site is set up to help connect agencies and volunteers. Agencies are working hard to navigate volunteering during this time, but opportunities are increasing. Here is a link for Volunteer Connection to learn more about these and other opportunities. THE VOICE OF VOLUNTEERISM: American Red Cross will be celebrating National Volunteer Week with its 2nd annual Voice of Volunteerism event on Wednesday, April 20th, from 6-7 p.m. Listen to Northern New England volunteers tell about their experiences with the American Red Cross and learn how you can make a difference in the community. Those who register and attend will also receive a free gift. For information, email Erica.Fuller4@redcross.org. Please put in the subject line “Please register me for the NVW: Voice of Volunteerism Event.” KEEPING THE CONES – Local Motion is looking for volunteers to check the cones along the Burlington Greenway Detour along Battery Street from Maple Street to Main Street. Volunteers will fix and reposition any tipped or moved cones to make the road safe for all users. Two shifts available, 7-11 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. through November 14th. Contact Jonathon Weber at jonathon@localmotion.org. or text 413-387-9715. GET AIR! – Military Kids Vermont will be holding its annual Military Kids Vermont Get Air event on May 15th from 6-8 p.m. They are looking for volunteers to greet guests, serve food, take photos, or bake and drop off food treats for families. To join in the fun, contact https://signup.com/go/WJrLBmV. JUDGE AND JURY- UVM Extension is seeking volunteers to evaluate projects at their upcoming 4H State Day contest on Saturday, May 7, at the Vermont Granite Museum in Barre. Youth from across Vermont will be participating in public speaking, demonstration, stage presentations and tabletop exhibits, and volunteers can provide valuable feedback on these projects. There are also opportunities to evaluate projects virtually. For information, contact Allison at 802-651-8343, Ext. 509, or email Allison.smith.2@uvm.edu. TAKE A WALK – COTS is gearing up for the COTS Walk on May 1st to raise awareness about homelessness and to raise money to support COTS’ shelters and services for the homeless and those at risk of losing their homes. Music and registration begin at 1 p.m., and the Walk begins at 2 p.m. and will take walkers on a tour of seven shelters and facilities operated by COTS in Burlington. There will be interactive features and installations outside each area. One lucky registrant will win a 3-day, 2 night trip for two at Liberty Hill Farm in Rochester, Vermont! Contact http://cotsonline.org/COTSWalk2022. KEEPING FIT – RSVP of Northwest Vermont is looking for volunteers, age 55 and above, to lead weekly osteoporosis prevention classes in their Bone Builders program. Classes consist of a warm-up, balance exercises, arm and leg exercises and then a cool down with stretching. A perfect opportunity to strengthen your own body while meeting new people. It only take one day of training to be certified. Come and bring a friend!! Contact Danielle Schwer at 802-861-7821 or email danielle@unitedwaynwvt.org. Megan Bridges (she/her/hers) Community Impact Manager United Way of Northwest Vermont (802) 861-7822 unitedwaynwvt.org |