April 27, 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.
A FRIENDLY GREETING – Ethan Allen Homestead Museum is looking for a greeter/cashier, age 16 and older to welcome visitors from all over the world and provide them with tickets for the guided tour. Greeters often work in an indoor, climate-controlled gift shop where they may also provide guests with suggestions about what to enjoy in the community. Training provided. Contact Angela Grove at 802-865-4556 or email ethanallenhomestead@gmail.com.
REMOVE THE INVADERS! – Winooski Valley Park District is in need of a few dedicated volunteers, age 12 and older, to help remove invasive species such as Buckthorn and Garlic Mustard from city parks. A typical shift is from 9 a.m. to Noon on a day of your choice. Contact Timothy Larned at 802-863-5744 or email timlarned@wvpd.org.
PASS THE TEST – Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to join its electronic testing team. If you are free Monday, Wednesdays or Fridays for 2-3 ours, come and test anything from jukebox speakers to coffee makers to computer monitors. Some experience is preferred but not required. Contact Kali Wood at 802-598-0355 or email volunteer@vermonthabitat.org.
ON THE DOCK – Local Motion has need of volunteer Dockside Ambassadors to greet bike ferry passengers and provide tourist information. Training provided on site. Volunteers hours are eligible for City Market member worker credit which can translate to a discount on groceries. Sign up at https://www.localmotion.org/ferry_volunteer
BOOKKEEPER NEEDED – Island Arts in North Hero is looking for a volunteer with online QuickBooks experience to help with data entry and basic bookkeeping. Contact Katya Wilcox at 802-233-1725 or email katya.dupasquer@aol.com.
Megan Bridges (she/her/hers)
Community Impact Manager
United Way of Northwest Vermont
(802) 861-7822