Volunteer Opportunity Details:

A mature volunteer is needed to deliver books to homebound patrons in Burlington. Volunteers will pick up books at Fletcher Library and deliver them to patrons unable to get to the library. A fair amount of socializing with the patrons may be involved. Reliability is very important. Must be friendly, have own transportation. Some visits last about an hour, others only a few minutes, flexible weekday or Saturday daytime hours. References are required.

Must provide own transportation.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Fletcher Free Library

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X Evening X Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Govt Aid Recipients People With Physical Disabilities Low-income / Poverty Refugees/Immigrants Men Women Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Immigrants & Refugees Public Libraries Literacy We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Reading

Contact Person: Robert Resnik, Co-Director, (802) 865-7222, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

235 College St. Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Robert Resnik
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	varies
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	2-4 hrs./month
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	16
Is parking available?
	No
Is there a cost for parking?
	yes
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?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, 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?
	No
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on July 9, 2009