Womensafe Volunteer Training Announcement
WomenSafe in Middlebury works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change. Apply to become a volunteer and sign-up for required volunteer training here. Volunteer opportunities include working on the hotline, helping with education and awareness, and providing special events assistance. [Note: Required training for volunteers starts on September 27th! Take action and fill out your application today]

Join the 9/23 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Join the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter at the 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, September 23rd at the Shelburne Museum. This movement unites walkers across the country as we take one step closer to eliminating Alzheimer’s disease and reclaiming the future for millions. Visit www.alz.org/walk or call 800-272-3900 to sign up or start a team. Need transportation from Middlebury? Email Megan mmason@middlebury.edu.

Volunteers needed for 9/16 Tour de Farms
The 5th Annual Tour de Farms is scheduled for Sunday, September 16th in Shoreham, Vermont. This popular event consistently draws 500+ cyclists who choose among three established routes visiting farms to sample the incredible bounty of food that is available in the area. Sign up to volunteer by contacting shelby@ruralvermont.org.

Four-year-olds starting violin: Volunteers needed!
Mary Hogan Elementary School is starting a Suzuki-principled violin program this fall. Four year-old students will be invited to take part in this part of our project which will occur four days/week (most likely, M-TH) between 11AM-noon. Volunteers with string experience are needed to volunteer with the program – we can base volunteers shifts on your schedule! Interested? Contact Ultima Danforth, udanforth@addisoncentralsu.org.

September 12th: College Defensive Driving Class [Required to drive campus vehicles!]
This program is required for anyone who wishes to rent a College passenger or 15-passenger vehicle. If you might want to use a campus vehicle for volunteering in 2012-2013 get prepared by taking this class! There is no cost for the class but a driving orientation (a 1 hour review on the road) is required for 15-passenger Vans and larger vehicles. Class time is about 2 Hrs. REMINDER: A valid state license is required to take the class. Individuals wanting a 15-Passenger Van license must have 3 years of driving experience. To sign up email Ed Sullivan, Sullivan@middlebury.edu. Upcoming class: September 12, 9:00 a.m., Mitchell Green Lounge

Become a Reading Buddy!
Bridport Central School is seeking 12 volunteers to act as Reading Buddies. Volunteers will be asked to commit to one hour each week reading one-on-one with a preschool student and completing a literacy related project or activity. Seven volunteers are needed on Tuesdays from 9:45-10:45 and five volunteers are needed on Thursdays from 12:15-1:15. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Beth Bearor, Preschool Teacher, by e-mail at bbearor@addisoncentralsu.org or by phone Monday-Thursday at 758-2331.

Town Hall Theater: Flea Market Volunteers needed
We need two strong people to help move furniture on Saturday, September 14th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. We need three strong people to help move furniture on 9/14 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Interested? Contact Barbara Blodgett, barbarablodgett@comcast.net, 802-388-8268

Community Friends
Enjoy making an impact in someone’s life? Want to strengthen the community in which you’ll be spending time? Become a mentor for Community Friends! Since 1960 Community Friends has been matching Middlebury College students with children from Addison County. Mentors and mentees spend time together weekly, exploring whatever interests may arise out of these friendships. Many of the matched pairs often develop wonderful relationships that last throughout the volunteer’s time at Middlebury College and beyond. To find out more about this and other opportunities, please contact Nestor Martinez, Mentoring and Youth Programs Coordinator, at 802.443.3010, nmartinez@middlebury.edu. We can answer any questions about the logistics of becoming a mentor, such as funding for transportation or what the process of becoming a mentor looks like.

Willowell Foundation Artist Residency: volunteer mural assistant opportunity
The Willowell Foundation is hosting muralist and sculptor Marela Zacarías for a residency in September. Marela Zacarias lives in Brooklyn and grew up in Mexico City. She has created more than 30 large murals in the U.S., Mexico, and Guatemala, often working with local communities and at-risk youth to envision, design and paint. During her residency, Marela will work with Walden students to paint a mural just beyond the entrance to the outdoor classroom. For the first time, she’ll be combining her sculptural paintings, which recall textiles, with muralism to create a dynamic, 3-dimensional “wall in the woods.” The Willowell Foundation is seeking two volunteer assistants to help with the mural project and related field trips and programming. Volunteer swill preferably have experience with painting and/or sculpture. Interested? Contact Administrative Director Hannah Mueller, hannah@willowell.org, 973-306-9238.

Adopt a farm/Adopt a Market!
Adopt a Farm / Adopt a Market! HOPE needs drivers willing to transport donations of fresh produce from local farms and farmer’s markets to the HOPE food shelf this fall. Please e-mail GleanAddison@gmail.com or call the office at 802-388-3608 to volunteer.

Volunteer as a medical interpreter – applications due 9/24
The Open Door Clinic is seeking Volunteer Medical Interpreters for 2012-2013. Click here for more information and a volunteer application.

Need money for service? Apply to the Service Cluster Board Flex Fund to finance your initiatives
Whether it is transportation expenses or ingredients to cook meals at the community lunch program, we want to help you serve others. Click on “Service Cluster Board Flex Fund” here to find our application. Email scboard@middlebury.edu for more information

Questions? If you have questions about any of these volunteer opportunities or want to learn more ways to get involved in the local community, contact Ashley Calkins, Community Engagement Coordinator, jcalkins@middlebury.edu, 802.443.3099