Become an
Americorps*State Member
AmeriCorps*State is part of a network of national
service programs that engage Americans each year in service
to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health
and the environment. AmeriCorps*State places volunteers to
serve full and part-time in non-profits throughout the community.
Members receive a stipend of up to $11,400 for one year of
service, health
benefits, and up to a $4,725 Education Award at completion of service.
Positions will begin in the fall of 2008. For more
information about AmeriCorps locally, click
here or call
Beth Truzansky or email btruzansky@ci.burlington.vt.us.
For information on national service programs, visit
www.americorps.gov.
Organize your Neighborhood to Solve Common Problems
Think about how you can make your neighborhood a better
place to live by organizing your neighbors. Want to plant
flowers, pick up trash or plan a block party? We have
resources to help you make it happen. Contact Jenny
Davis at 865-7172 or jdavis@ci.burlington.vt.us.
Neighborhood Planning Assembly
Participate in your Neighborhood Planning Assembly. Learn
more about what is happening in the city, the work of city
departments and non-profits working to improve the quality
of life in our city. NPAs are a great place to make an
announcement or participate in the open forum to give
feedback about your concerns and hopes for the city. Attend
monthly meetings, meet neighbors and get involved in the
civic life of your city. Click
here
for a schedule of NPA meetings. For more information,
contact Jenny Davis at 865-7172 or jdavis@ci.burlington.vt.us.
Graffiti Removal
Volunteer to make our city a more beautiful place by
removing graffiti on signs and buildings. A team cleans
every Tuesday throughout the summer. To participate, contact
Nicole Beaudoin at 865-7548 or nbeaudoin@ci.burlington.vt.us.
Restorative Justice Panel
Member
Restorative Justice panels bring together victims, offenders
and community members to discuss the impact of a crime and
find ways to make amends to all parties. We are seeking
community volunteers to join this roundtable discussion. At
the meeting, all parties will discuss the impact of the
crime and collectively create a meaningful, legally binding
contract to help “right the wrong.” Weekly panel meetings
are held: Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am, 1:30 - 3:30 pm and
5:30-7:30 pm, Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am and 5:30 - 7:30 pm,
Thursdays 9:30 -11:30 am. For more information, contact
Jocelyn Dubuque at 865-7589 or jdubuque@ci.burlington.vt.us.
Special Event Support
CCAN holds several special events every year that bring the
community together to do service, share meals and celebrate
successes. We can't do it without help from people and
companies willing to donate time and resources. For more
information, contact Jenny Davis at 865-7172 or jdavis@ci.burlington.vt.us.
Victim
Liaison / Advocate
Volunteers offer support by providing direct services to
community members impacted by crime. Volunteers listen to
the concerns of the victim, make connections to a variety of
resources/services provided by the community through the
Parallel Justice Resource Bank. Contact Clark Sheldon at
540-2394 or csheldon@bpdvt.org.
Donate Goods
or Services for Victims of Crime
Parallel Justice for Victims of Crime is seeking donated
services or new items to give to victims of crime. This
could range from donating carpentry experience, bike repair
or a prepared meal. Contact Clark Sheldon at 540-2394
or csheldon@bpdvt.org.
Filing
Support at the Burlington Police Department
Parallel Justice for Victims of Crime is seeking a file
clerk to help the Burlington
Police Department purge obsolete turn of the 20th
century fingerprint files in the ID Unit. Transcribing
original alphanumeric values and names onto new filing
cards. Re-filing current fingerprint records into alphabetic
order. Update current evidence files by placing into numeric
order and re-filing. Contact Clark Sheldon at 540-2394
or csheldon@bpdvt.org.
Front Desk
Support at the Burlington Police Department
Parallel Justice for Victims of Crime is seeking and the
Burlington Police Department
is also seeking Front Desk Support. Volunteers will support
PJ at the BPD by providing exemplar victim services in daily
operations through front desk coverage and reception.
Seeking a volunteer who can make a weekly time commitment.
Contact Clark Sheldon at 540-2394 or csheldon@bpdvt.org.
Help Shovel Snow this Winter
Operation Snow Shovel is looking for volunteers to help
Burlington residents who are elderly or disabled and need
snow shoveled from their walkways this winter. We will match
you up with a resident in need for the winter season. To
volunteer, contact Jenny Davis at 865-7172 or jdavis@ci.burlington.vt.us.
Looking for more volunteer opportunities?
Try contacting the United Way Volunteer Center at
http://www.unitedwaycc.org/index.php?page=Volunteer or
call 860-1677 or email
volctr@unitedwaycc.org. |
