Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Help COTS raise funds to support shelter and services for homeless families and individuals by volunteering one or more nights during our annual winter phonathon. The 8-night event runs Monday through Thursday evenings, Nov. 30th through Dec. 10th, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. We need roughly 30 volunteers a night to staff 23 phone lines, run paper and refreshments to folks mailing the pledge forms, and otherwise provide general mayhem and merriment. As in years past, we promise plenty of thrills and chills -- pizza! M&Ms! Door Prizes! And of course lots of NICE PEOPLE! We'll meet in the COTS Daystation for food and a quick training at 5:30 p.m., then start calling COTS donors around 6.

The evening begins with a brief training (and food!)

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

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning Afternoon Evening X X X X Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Homeless This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Homelessness

Upcoming Dates:

Date Time # volunteers requested   Nov 30, 2009 05:30 PM - 09:00 PM 30   Dec 01, 2009 05:30 PM - 09:00 PM 30   Dec 02, 2009 05:30 PM - 09:00 PM 30

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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

Web Site: http://www.cotsonline.org

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	COTS staff
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	30 per night
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	no minimum
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	students 12 and up can work as "runners" or in the mailroom
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	no minimum
Is parking available?
	Free parking in adjacent public garage
Is there a cost for parking?
	Parking is free during the phonathon
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	n/a
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?
	Yes
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 November 18, 2009