Volunteer Opportunity Details:

There's no doubt that graffiti art, when displayed artistically and appropriately, can be very beautiful and thought-provoking. But "tags" (individual or group names sprayed illegally on homes and businesses) constitute vandalism. They send the signal that nobody cares, and research shows that "tags" attract other forms of crime to the neighborhood. We at CCAN's Graffiti Removal Team seek to keep Burlington tag-free to ensure the safety and beautification of communities and neighborhoods!

Description:
The Graffiti Removal Team was developed by the Community Justice Center in 2001 as a response to victims of graffiti vandalism in Burlington's neighborhoods. Our program aims to empower private citizens, property owners and businesses in the struggle against graffiti. GRT organizes community members, youth service and school groups, and other volunteers to clean up graffiti and create murals in areas frequently hit by taggers.

One of our most successful projects is called "Adopt-A-Block." Community members can get their own free graffiti removal kit if they pledge to clean tags on their designated street in as timely a manner as possible. The Adopt-A-Blockers receive a quick training, are kept up-to-date with what other AABers are doing, and receive small thank-you gifts every now and again! The quicker graffiti is cleaned, the less likely that it will come back, so our Adopt-A-Blockers are very important people!

Additionally, individuals can contact us to report tags that they see or to find out about open graffiti clean-ups during the months of September and October. It'd be fantastic to have you along to help!

Clean-ups are fun, and it's so satisfying to see real results in the matter of a couple of hours!

Contact us to find out how you can participate in this worthy project as well. Come give it a try!

A brief training on how to safely use graffiti removal supplies.

This opportunity is sponsored by: CEDO - City of Burlington

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 Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Large Group (6 Or More) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-5) Children (5-12) Unpaid Interns Community Service (School) Young Adults (18-25) Families This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Criminal Justice Civic & Community Legal & Justice Community Development Parks & Environment Housing Business

Contact Person: Nicky Beaudoin, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 865-7548, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

125 College Street 2nd Floor Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located in the downtown offices of the Center for Community & Neighborhoods. The office is on the second floor above the Daily News. The building is next to the Bennington Potters North building and is made of brick.   Nearest Bus Stop: The College St. Free Shuttle stops directly in front of our building.

Web Site: http://www.cedo.burlington.org/GRT

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Nicky Beaudoin, Coordinator
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	As many as possible
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	1
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	16
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	Meters or garage
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?
	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 October 16, 2009