Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Northern Lights, a residential home for women in transition is looking for volunteers to make and share a meal with four to ten women just once, or once a month. Join the Northern Lights family for 1-2 hours of food and fun. Volunteers may use our kitchen or their own. Come and support women in your community!

Volunteers must enjoy cooking and talking with others. Volunteers must be kind, respectful and non-judgemental. Volunteers must be willing to provide a healthy meal for 4-10 women, and be supportive to women in transition.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Northern Lights

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning Afternoon Evening X Monthly One-Time This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-5) Individual Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Women This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Criminal Justice Women Legal & Justice Housing We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Meal Preparation / Serving Mentoring

Contact Person: Cara Gleason, Program Coordinator, (802) 862-4386, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

76 Cherry Street Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Directions:

Northern Lights is located downtown Burlington on Cherry Street. It is a large green house. There is no sign but it is clearly marked 76.   Nearest Bus Stop: Cherry Street & Church Street, 2 minute walk

Web Site: None specified

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Kristen Kinaman and Cara Gleason
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	Several
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	2 hours, one day per year
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	16
Is parking available?
	No
Is there a cost for parking?
	Metered parking, or parking garage
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	No
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	Yes
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), Confidentiality Statement
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 October 9, 2009