Volunteer Opportunity Details:

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS RESERVED FOR PEOPLE AGE 55 AND OVER.
If you are age 55 or over and want to make a difference in the lives of children, RSVP School Buddies is for you! School Buddy volunteers work with elementary school age children who have been identified by teachers as not meeting the current academic standards. Volunteers are asked to serve 1-2 hours per day, 1-2 times per week for an entire school year. They serve at the school site and are supervised by a classroom teacher. Volunteers may assist children with reading, math, spelling or other academic areas.

This opportunity is sponsored by: RSVP Of Chittenden County

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Children (5-12) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Mentoring Services We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Mentoring Tutoring

Contact Person: Patti Meyer, (802) 860-1677 Ext. 821, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

412 Farrell Street, Suite 200 South Burlington, VT 05403 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located off of Shelburne Road, behind Ben Franklin/Creative Habitat. Building is identified by the number 412 over the entry door and parking is available in front of the building or in nearby lots.   Nearest Bus Stop: Shelburne Road at Shaw's/P&C, 1 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.unitedwaycc.org/rsvp.htm

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Patti Meyer
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	1-2
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	1-2 Hours Per Day, 1-2 Times Per Week
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	55
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	free
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?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Confidentiality Statement
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 August 7, 2009