Volunteer Opportunity Details:

As fall approaches, we need volunteers to help our facilities get ready for the cold weather. This includes yard work (raking, planting bulbs, repairing fencing if needed, etc.), light exterior painting (such as steps), washing windows, caulking and insulating, etc. Work sites include the two Family Shelters (on Main and North Champlain streets), the Waystation/Wilson (lower Church Street)and the Daystation (back of 179 S. Winooski Ave.)

This opportunity is sponsored by: Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)

We need volunteers who are free at these times One-Time This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Large Group (6 Or More) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-5) Community Service (School) Young Adults (18-25) Families Volunteers will work with the following groups Abused / Battered Low-income / Poverty Adolescents (13-17) People Diagnosed With Mental Health Disorders Children (5-12) People With Developmental Disabilities Families / Parents Refugees/Immigrants Homeless Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Homelessness Poverty We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Construction / Maintenance Painting / Wallpapering Gardening

Contact Person: Mary Beth Jenssen, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 864-7402 , ext. 124, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

179 So. Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05402 (See a map)

Directions:

Our main office is in the red brick building on the northwest corner of South Winooski Ave. and King Street.   Nearest Bus Stop: Outside our door (corner of King & S. Winooski Ave.), 0 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Zip codes:

05401

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	shelter staff
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	5
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	2
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	13 for outside work
Is parking available?
	yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	no
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	n/a
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Interview (phone or in-person)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on September 15, 2009