4/4 Stone Soup Summit: Volunteer and enjoy a free local foods feast
The annual Stone Soup Summit brings together community members in Addison County to celebrate, enrich and sustain Farm to School programs now and in the future. This year the summit needs note-takers with a prior interest in local agriculture, farm-to-school programs, or school curricula, or anyone with a background in journalism. Volunteers should arrive at 4:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Mt. Abe High School in Bristol to take notes for the World Cafe, where participants cycle through tables in 25-minute rounds, a different discussion topic at each table. Volunteers would receive note-taking instructions and be assigned a table – the notes will be used to keep track of the ideas for a report on the status of Farm-to-School work in Addison County. Volunteers could leave at 6:15, or stay to enjoy a free local foods feast prepared by Addison County’s Jr. Iron Chefs. Interested? Contact ACORN manager Lea Calderon-Guthe, lea@acornvt.org. If you sign up to volunteer and need transportation, contact Ashley Calkins, jcalkins@middlebury.edu, to arrange a carpool.
Volunteers Needed: Library Sale
This Saturday, 4/6, is the monthly Used Book Sale at Ilsley Public Library in downtown Middlebury. Friends of Ilsley Public Library is looking for a few volunteers to help with the sale—help bring down books, arrange for the sale, etc. Help needed on Friday 4/5/13 from 3:00 to 5:00PM. Please contact Nestor Martinez at nmartinez@middlebury.edu or at 802.443.3010 for more information. Proceeds from the sale go toward extending Ilsley Library’s services and facilities.
4/9 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 spring semester or next year 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: April 9th 9:00 – 11:00 a.
Volunteer with Boys and Girls Club of Brandon
We are looking for young men and women who have a desire to have fun and make a difference in the life of a child. We have opportunities for people to participate with students in the following areas: physical fitness/team sports, homework help and technology integration. Please note: background checks are required before you begin. The Boys and Girls Club is open M-F from 2:30-6:30PM. Dinner is available every night at 5PM. Please e-mail Bill Bonsignore Unit Director bbonsignore@rutlandbgclub.org to get started.
Interested in art, photography, or computer sciences? Like to help others?
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes is looking for a few college volunteers to help with an upcoming project involving Clay-mation, video games and Lego robotics. Meeting on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 – 5:00, students in grades 5-9 will be working together and will need help with photography, editing, designing—you name it! No formal experience necessary, only a willingness to help out and have fun. Transportation available, and additional support as needed! For more information, please contact Nestor Martinez at nmartinez@middlebury.edu or at 802.443.3010.
May 10th – 12th Branbury State Park Volunteer Weekend
Great large group volunteer opportunity for student organizations!
Branbury State Park needs your help getting ready for summer! All volunteers will receive a certificate of appreciation for their service and those that volunteer for a 4 hour period will also receive a punch card good for 10 day use visits to VT State Parks or a free night of camping. Please contact Ranger Lesley Porter, Lesley.Porter@state.vt.us, for more details and to schedule a day and time frame that works for your group.
Summer Opportunity: Hasselbein Global Academy Student Leadership Summit
Summit Dates: July 20-23, 2013
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 5, 2013
Location: University of Pittsburgh campus, Pittsburgh, PA.
Join 50 top student leaders from across the world to learn how to be effective, ethical, and innovative leaders. Participants will work alongside distinguished mentors who will share their expertise and provide advanced leadership training. Students will emerge from the academy with the skills and experience to excel as global leaders. Selected students receive paid registration, room, board, and up to $200 (U.S.) in travel assistance. Learn more here.
Big Chill – Be a Hero for Epilepsy (Colchester, VT)
The 6th Annual-The Big Chill-Be A Hero for Epilepsy is scheduled for Sunday, April 14th at Bayside Park in Mallets Bay in Colchester. The Vermont Epilepsy Foundation has a goal of 100 participants this year! Visit http://epilepsyvt.org/big-chill.html for more information and contact epilepsy@sover.net to receive a sponsorship form.
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