Volunteer Opportunity Details:

April 26 - May 29, 2010- Calling all green thumbs and plant lovers! Burlington
Dismas House invites you to volunteer for our Annual Burlington
Dismas House Perennial Plant Sale which is located on Pine Street in Burlington. The Plant Sale will be held on May 20th through May 23rd. We need volunteers from April 26 through May 29th. No experience necessary, only the desire to get your hands dirty and learn about perennials.

We need volunteers for the following positions:
2-4 individuals to help pick up loads of plants and topsoil between 4/26 and 5/18. Groups of 8, or individuals, to work 4-hour shifts "potting up" approximately 1,500 plants – 4/26-5/18. We also need help with setting up on 5/19 and breaking down the plant sale 5/23-5/29. If interested, please contact Carmen Portelli at carmenportelli@comcast.net with your volunteer interest for this Pine Street location event!

This opportunity is sponsored by: Burlington Dismas House

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X X Evening Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule One-Time Occasional 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) Unpaid Interns Families Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Low-income / Poverty Students Men Women Minorities Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Criminal Justice Housing Gardening We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Event Support Gardening Fundraising

Upcoming Dates:

Date Time # volunteers requested   Apr 26, 2010 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 10   Apr 27, 2010 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 10   Apr 28, 2010 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 10

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Contact Person: Carmen Portelli, (802) 878-9852, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1033 Pine St. Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

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Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Roger Gibeault
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	60
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	4
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	14
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	10
Is parking available?
	yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	no
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	no
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Accessible with limitations
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	Yes
What screening procedures are required?
	Other (please complete question 9A)
Additional screening procedures required
	Please email with your interest in this event.
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 9, 2009