After what seems like forever playing defense, our chance to go on the offense comes September 8, and I’m getting properly excited. That’s the day we Rise for Climate across the world — there will be big events in at least 80 countries. But the most important focus may be in the U.S. — we […]
Continue readingWeek of August 27, 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.org or 860-1677. ART […]
Continue readingOwl Woods Outdoors is seeking a creative, motivated, and engaging teaching assistant for its fall program. Â Â The teaching assistant will be onsite working with young children, 3 hours per week (approximately 3pm -6pm) at Owl Woods, in Underhill, VT (must provide own transportation). Â Interns may be eligible to receive academic credit from their schools, depending […]
Continue readingIt’s hard to believe that it’s already time to look toward the next season of stewardship work. This fall, our Chapter has a variety of dates to match a variety of locations throughout the state. Our work will mostly be concentrated on woody invasive (buckthorn, honeysuckle, barberry, etc.) removal, but we do have one additional […]
Continue readingSustainable Communities Research Internship – Fall 2018 The Vermont Natural Resources Council is seeking an intern to support its Sustainable Communities Program this fall. Join our sustainable communities efforts by supporting research and analysis to update the statewide Smart Growth Progress Report! (Previous versions of this research, which is being updated, can be found here.) Duties include […]
Continue readingIn Fiscal Year 2017, Champlain College purchased 13.2% local food, as defined by Sodexo’s Vermont First program. See the details of the statewide effort in their recent annual report.
I am reaching out with regard to our biggest fundraising event of the year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Shelburne. The Walk is on Sunday, September 16 with almost 2,000 participants. This event is a great way for us to connect with the community and those affected by Alzheimer’s disease while raising funds and awareness […]
Continue reading“Fields of Abundance: Sustainable culture and agriculture throughout California” is now accepting applications from current college students. July 15, 2018 is the early application/decision date for the Spring 2019 semester. Interested students should contact: bus@marlboro.edu, or apply directly: www.getonthebus.org/to-apply. If space is available after this date, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis up […]
Continue readingThe Champlain College Eco-Reps Program trains student leaders who model and promote environmentally responsible and socially-just behaviors in the residence halls by educating their peers. Â This is a paid position (you do not have to be work study eligible), but you must live in a Champlain College residence hall to be an Eco-Rep. Go to […]
Continue reading United Way of Northwest Vermont – Volunteer Connection Listings Week June 11, 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 […]
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