Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteers support families to engage in self assessment, behavior change, networking and acquiring skills to build sustainable lives through education and training; career or vocational development, and the ability to increase resources.

Volunteers will be expected to invest in people to people connections with individuals from different backgrounds and experiences to build community in ways that reinforce the dignity of mutuality and reciprocity.

The outcome of these connections will be the ability to work collaboratively toward the achievement of a goal. Participants (community members) and volunteers (allies) work together to eliminate barriers to success in a supportive environment, investing in the trans formative power of positive social networks to foster a culture of inclusion where patterns of isolation and dependence are broken down.

Volunteers, who wish to enrich their lives through diverse relationships and an enhanced sense of purpose and contribution, have an opportunity to develop connections that sustain and give strength to the social fabric of their communities.

Volunteers will be required to participate in a one hour orientation as well as an ally support training that is available every other month.

Allies are asked to attend a 1-2 hour Circles meeting once per month to offer support and encouragement and review progress toward goals.

This opportunity is best suited to mature adults who are able to cultivate the practices of non-judgment, compassion and understanding, patience, as well as humor and self reflection.

This opportunity is sponsored by: NeighborKeepers

We need volunteers who are free at these times Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Minorities Families / Parents Refugees/Immigrants Low-income / Poverty Women This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Advocacy & Human Rights Community Development Immigrants & Refugees Family Support Women Poverty We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Mentoring

Contact Person: Annie Reinhart, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 264-6034, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

32A Malletts Bay Avenue Winooski, VT 05404 (See a map)

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

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Karin Brenin
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	25
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	2 hours per month
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	21
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	N/A
Is parking available?
	Parking is available for meetings
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	NA
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	No
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Interview (phone or in-person), Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI)
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 July 9, 2009