Sodexo’s Vermont First Annual Report
In 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.
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Shelburne Museum – September 16th
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 readingSpring 2019 Semester Program–Food Systems, Water, & Wilderness in California–Expedition Education Institute
“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 readingNow Accepting Applications for Fall 2018 Student Eco-Reps.
The 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. 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 readingUnited Way Volunteer Connection Listings
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 […]
Continue readingVT Interfaith Power & Light newsletter – June 2018
Green Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News June 2018 In this newsletter: Congregations Invited to be Sponsors of VTIPL Conference Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution – Film Showing in Marshfield Poor People’s Campaign Continues Energy Resource Fair & Town Meeting with Senator Sanders SunCommon Sun CARnival this Saturday Vermont’s Catholic Diocese Gets Greener Faith, Reason […]
Continue readingSalvation Farms continues its search for new team members! (VT)
We are looking to fill one staff position and two AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Vermont Commodity Program Manager Responsible for food hub operations, related training program, and partnerships ~ food safety, product quality, operational safety and efficiency, training individuals with barriers to employment, support program growth, and more. More info here. Gleaning VISTA Work with our regional gleaning program […]
Continue readingGroup Volunteer Opportunities with The Nature Conservancy
With the recent turn in seasons, our stewardship projects are in full swing. We are always grateful for extra helping hands and eager to share these special places with our volunteers! Between updating our trail infrastructure and removing water chestnut from wetlands, July and August will be busy and we hope that you can help […]
Continue readingEnergy Resource Fair and Town Meeting with Senator Sanders – June 9th
I am very excited to reach out to you about the Energy Resource Fair and Town Meeting that Senator Sanders will be holding on Saturday, June 9th at Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch provided. This will be a great opportunity to hear from expert presenters and numerous co-sponsoring […]
Continue readingBurlington City Marathon has urgent need for volunteers – May 25-27
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES MAY 25-27, 2018 Marathon weekend is less than a week away and we are in need of volunteers! If you are still looking to volunteer, please see our areas of greatest need below. Marathon Day: Course Monitors Green Team Battery & Pearl Course Control Battery Park Setup Gear Check Aid Stations on the Beltline […]
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