Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Do you feel frustrated when you hear about Vermont seniors losing their money through scams or to unscrupulous businesses? Are you looking for a way to help? Take the Consumer Assistance Program class at UVM and learn practical consumer rights and remedies. Use the information to help people through Vermont’s Consumer Hotline. Learn how to reach out to other seniors in your community so they will know their rights and avoid getting taken advantage of by scams and unlawful business practices.

The class is held once a week at UVM during the semester and students will be asked to train and volunteer for the Consumer Assistance Program hotline for eight hours each week. The class is free for Seniors over age 65 and may be available free of charge for those of retirement age, but under 65.

(sponsored by the Vermont Attorney General’s Office, Vermont Legal Aid and the University of Vermont)

Volunteers must take the Consumer Assistance course at the University of Vermont. The class meets once a week. Volunteers must also provide consumer assistance for the Consumer Assistance hotline for 8 hours each week.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Consumer Assistance Program/Vermont Legal Aid

We need volunteers who are free at these times Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Consumer Protection We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Advocacy

Contact Person: Devon Green, Volunteer Coordinator, (800) 789-4195, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

University Of Vermont Burlington, VT 05405 (See a map)

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	The Consumer Assistance Program
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	unlimited
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	1-2 hours course time each week and 8 hours per week answering consumer questions on the consumer assistance hotline
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	55
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	N/A
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?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
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 8, 2009