Habitat for Humanity February Break Trip: December 9th Application Deadline
Middlebury College’s Habitat for Humanity will be headed to Pungoteague, Virginia this February, for the third year in a row to build, construct, and have a meaningful break experience! The leaders for the trip will be Jessica Munyon ’13.5 and Molly Rose-Williams ’13.5. More detailed information regarding the trip is available on the application itself. Fill out this application and email it to Molly, mrosewilliams@middlebury.edu. Feel free to contact either leader with questions!
Any questions, just ask Jessica (jmunyon@middlebury.edu) or Molly (mrosewilliams@middlebury.edu).
Holiday Cheer: Very Merry Middlebury volunteers needed
Looking for a study break or a way to get into the holiday spirit, while helping the local community? The annual Very Merry Middlebury month-long celebration has started and volunteers are needed to join committee members to serve hot chocolate, wrap presents, take photographs, dress up in costume, staff special events, etc.
Click here for details. Sponsored by Better Middlebury Partnership. And, even if you aren’t available to volunteer, please join in the activities!
Teen Center: 12/7 Dub-step dance volunteers needed
Looking for volunteers to chaperon our dub-step dance on Friday, December 7th from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. at the local teen center in the Middlebury Municipal Gym (red brick building on Main Street/College Street). Two shifts available: 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. and 9:30 to 11:00 p.m. Come join us and have fun dancing with a crowd of 7th to 12th grade teens. Email Co-director Jutta Miska, jutta@addisonteens.com to sign up for a shift.
Volunteer with VSO: 12/7 Caroling at Project Independence
Take a break from Finals and come holiday caroling, crafting, or gaming at Project Independence! On December 7th, Volunteer Services Organization (VSO) will be volunteering at Elderly Services from 4-5pm. To join in on the holiday festivities, please RSVP to vso@middlebury.edu to reserve your spot. We will meet at ADK at 3:30 and be back on campus by 5:30 so you will still have plenty of time to study.
Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation: 12/7 Christmas Forest volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for the annual Christmas Forest where community members are invited to decorate trees for residents of Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center to view and celebrate the holiday (Helen Porter is located close to campus in Porter Hospital!). Student volunteers are needed to help with distributing hot chocolate and cookies from 4:15 – 6:45 p.m. on Friday, December 7th. Student groups (sports teams, social houses, etc.) are also welcome to come decorate a tree (you need to provide the decorations) on Thursday, December 6th or Friday, December 7th. Interested? Email Judy Doria, JDoria@hphrc.org.
Interested in education? Native Spanish speaker?
Consider being a mentor for a local Spanish-speaking child! Community Friends, a campus-based mentoring program that matches Middlebury College students with children of Addison County ages six to twelve, is seeking willing volunteers to be a mentor for either a local Spanish-speaking girl or boy. Take him or her to a hockey game, talk about the world while taking a walk! The possibilities are endless! You could be an important part of these children’s lives by simply meeting up and being yourself on a regular basis! Flexible meeting times, no car required, and alternate ways of transportation are available at no cost. For more information about the program, or to apply to be either one of these or another child’s mentor, please visit our website (go/cf), get in contact with a student coordinator or contact Nestor Martinez ’10 (nmartinez@middlebury.edu).
Have an interest in education, and want to explore it further?
Consider being a mentor for a local high school teenager! Middlebury Union High School is ready to kick off its mentoring program, which aims to pair Middlebury College students with local high school student. Be a resource for youth by providing support to graduate and helping them build their own post-graduation plans. No formal requirements! Be part of a program that will be the first of its kind in the state of Vermont! For questions or more information, please contact Nestor Martinez at 802.443.3010 or at nmartinez@middlebury.edu.
Support Addison County Families in Need of Housing: Join the Volunteer Staff of the Charter House Winter Shelter
The Charter House Winter Shelter is home to four adults and six children. There is a critical need for more volunteers to help staff the facility 24/7 and support a vulnerable population in our community. Working in pairs, volunteers typically serve 3-4 hour shifts at times of their choosing. The Charter House is within walking distance from campus! To volunteer this semester (and beyond!) please fill out and submit the volunteer form: Charter House Volunteer Application. You will be contacted about attending a 90 minute training prior to your first shift. Questions? Contact Adam Schiff ’15 (aschiff@middlebury.edu) or Anoushka Sinha ’13 (asinha@middlebury.edu)
Apply to the Flex Fund to finance your initiatives!
Whether it is transportation expenses, pumpkins to carve with Porter hospital residents, or turkeys to cook at the local shelter, we want to help you serve others. Visit go/funding to find our application under Civic Engagement Funding. 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