RSVP Volunteer Opportunities
RSVP

Governor’s Mansion

88 Second Street

Newport, VT 05855

802.334.7047

Island Pond Welcome Center (Island Pond) – is seeking volunteers to work 3 or 4 hour shifts to answer questions and assist travelers find their way in northern VT & NH.  Basic computer experience is desirable, but not necessary as staff will train.  This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers of all ages to get involved in a new venture.

Information Booth (Newport) – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to work shifts Monday through Friday both summer and winter.  There are 3-hour shifts covering 10A-3P in the winter, and 4-hour shifts covering 9A-4:30P in the summer.

Old Stone House Museum (Brownington) – is seeking volunteers for its summer season to act as Tour Guides and to be sales people in the Gift Shop.  No experience necessary – will train.

EVERYBODY WINS (Barton) - is seeking volunteers to participate in a children’s literacy program in the school.  Volunteers must agree to remain with the program for the school year and time commitment is only for one hour during lunchtime on Thursdays.  Volunteers will work with the on-site EW School Coordinator.

Rural Community Transportation (RCT-Newport) - is seeking a volunteer for about 4 hours per day (afternoons) for administrative duties such as filing, phone answering and possibly some basic computer tasks.  Experience preferred but not necessary – training provided.

OSHER (Newport-Derby) – is seeking volunteers of all sorts, so if interested in being part of a very worthwhile lecture series sponsored by UVM, please consider this.  Everyone welcome and no special skills needed.

Up-East Chamber of Commerce (Derby) – is seeking volunteers for office/informational tasks at the Chamber office.  Shifts will probably be on Wednesdays and possibly Saturday mornings.  All shifts will be arranged to meet volunteer personal schedules.

Goodrich Memorial Library (Newport) – is seeking volunteers to perform administrative and other library duties for about 3 hours a day with a flexible schedule.  Applicants should be computer literate and acquainted with basic library operations.  Background checks will be provided.

Orleans Family Court (Newport) – is seeking volunteers to serve with the Guardian ad Litem Program (GAL) to ensure that every child appearing before a court has a well-trained, impartial, supervised and supported person assigned to them.  The GAL serves as an investigator, a link, a facilitator, an advocate and a monitor to ensure the judge has the necessary information to make good decisions for all children.  Background check mandatory and training provided.

RSVP Advisory Council Member (Newport) – seeking people with a sincere commitment to volunteerism and good community awareness, who are concerned about issues involving older citizens.  Meetings are only held every two months for about an hour and a half.

Rural Community Transportation (RCT-Newport) – needs drivers for the Newport-Derby area.  Volunteer drivers transport people of all ages to medical appointments, adult day services, senior meal sites, schools, medical treatments and other necessary activities.  Drivers are reimbursed at 48.5 cents per mile, which is non-taxable and paid directly to the volunteer.  Need reliable vehicle and insurance; license check and criminal background check provided.

Brighton (Island Pond), Brownington, Charleston & Irasburg Elementary Schools – are seeking volunteers to help and mentor students within the school system.  Volunteers will work with children having problems with literacy/comprehension and schools will arrange schedules to suit volunteer.