Volunteer Center of Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom

.....an invitation to serve

“Volunteers getting things done in Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom”

If you are 55 or older and aching to volunteer, RSVP is eager to put you to work.  RSVP builds a bank of volunteers and matches them with nonprofit groups.  Despite a healthy pool of volunteer talent, the Northeast Kingdom has more need than volunteers to fill it.  If you are interested in any of these opportunities, or you have a friend who would like to join RSVP, please call us at (802)626-5135 or (802)222-4994. 

RSVP Volunteer Opportunities 

NEW!  Lyndon Area Chamber of Commerce reopened the Welcome Center  in Lyndonville this summer.  If you enjoy people and the Northeast Kingdom, this is the place for you.  The Welcome Center is staffed entirely by volunteers.        

NEW!  The Caledonia North Supervisory Union Safe Schools/Healthy Students needs mentors for its after-school programs.  The mentor will take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing one-to-one relationship, help set goals and work toward accomplishing them, and make connections with the family.  A one-year commitment of one hour per week during the school year and bi-monthly during the summer is needed.  Training and on-going supervision will be provided.

NEW!  The Northern Counties Healthcare will begin a project in early September that will depend upon volunteers.  This will involve working to modernize the patient record system.  Training and supervision will be provided and you will have a flexible schedule over several months.

The Darling Inn Meal Site in Lyndonville would like musicians to volunteer Monday, Thursday or Fridays for an hour to perform before the noon meal.  Any commitment, once a week or once a month, would be appreciated and is looked forward to by those attending the meals.

 Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Anyone interested in knitting chemo hats or caps for babies can contact RSVP for directions.

 The Kingdom Animal Shelter opened their cat shelter in St. Johnsbury Center in November and want to increase the hours the shelter is open to the public.  Volunteers can work directly with the animals or assist in the office. 

   Northeast Kingdom Youth Services is seeking volunteers for the JUMP Youth Mentoring program to meet with youth entering 1^st through 8^th grade at their school during the day, for one hour each week.  Mentors and “JUMPers” share activities, play games, do projects, shoot hoops, explore computer resources or just talk and have lunch.  Mentors are needed in Lyndon, St. Johnsbury, Sheffield and Concord.   If you are interested, a one-year commitment is necessary and training is provided. 

 Faith in Action in Lyndonville needs volunteers in the office on Depot Street to answer phones and greet people stopping in.   They have a particular need for Tuesdays.  In addition, volunteers are help with transportation, friendly visiting,  errands and at a food giveaway held several times each year.  On-going training and support is provided.

The Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce needs volunteers to work at the Welcome Center in St. Johnsbury, particularly on Sunday.  Volunteers are needed to assist with regular mailings several times each year.

Fairbanks Museum needs volunteers to provide information to patrons about items in the museum and upcoming events, collect donations, have patrons sign the guest book and staff the gift shop.  Hours are flexible and training is provide

HOPE would like volunteers to work in the store taking donations, keeping the store neat and orderly and sorting clothes.  Also needed are volunteers to put quilt tops and backs together and to make children’s pajamas.

RSVP needs to build a bank of volunteers to call for special events and for occasional mailings at various non-profit sites in Caledonia County.  Give us a call  at 626-5135  if you are interested or would like more information.

If you are interested in these opportunities or would like to know about other opportunities, contact Diana Lopez at (802)222-4994 or (802)626-5135.   RSVP and the Volunteer Center for Central Vermont and Northeast Kingdom is sponsored by the Central Vermont Council on Aging, a member agency of Lamoille County and Green Mountain United Way.  For more information, visit volunteervt.com.

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