Volunteers help elders with seasonal tasks such as raking leaves, cleaning out gutters, mowing lawns, etc. Benefits include the opportunity to exercise and spend time outdoors, in addition to enjoying a relationship that is rewarding to both you and your. . . more

Volunteers needed to help clean up our yard and perhaps some of our members yards. Raking and sweeping with your own tools will help at our Senior Center. Perhaps some outside painting will need to be done. more

Volunteer once a week (Monday evenings from 5:30-7:30) on a panel that works with youth who have committed low-level crimes. Help offenders make amends to victims and the community by working with them, and 3-5 other youth volunteers, to. . . more

Trail work, ground maintenance, trash pick-up, invasive plant removal, wash windows and stuff envelopes. Volunteers must have a willingness to work. Training: Depending on the type of job, training will be provided, supervisors will be available for ongoing help and. . . more

There are several ways that youth under age 18 can help at COTS. Here are some of them:

Get involved in the COTS Walk! The COTS Walk takes place every year on the first Sunday of May, starting at 2 pm,. . . more

Volunteer puppeteers perform in Vermont schools one day per month. Other volunteers will help with administrative tasks including mailings and with special events and fundraising. Puppeteers must take a 20-hour training course. Other volunteers will receive instruction as. . . more

Youth volunteers can sort, repackage and categorize food in the agency's warehouse. Volunteers can build food boxes, package fresh foods and provide general kitchen assistance. Assistance is also needed with labeling and bulk mailings. Warehouse volunteers must be able to. . . more

Volunteers can help with data entry, stuffing envelopes, staffing information tables and postering. Basic training provided. Volunteers may also work on the Recruiting for Peace Campaign which works in high schools to inform students about the truths and misinformation. . . more

Volunteers will be working with children between the ages of 3-10, reading, playing and positively interacting with youth. Volunteers are also needed for cleaning and outdoor tasks. Volunteers must enjoy working with children, be enthusiastic and be able to follow. . . more

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Members are expected to maintain membership in the Vermont YWCA, Inc.

Participate at the Annual Meeting, at the orientation and training, designed by and for the Board, and at other all-Association functions.

Attend all Board meetings; approximately six to ten meetings. . . more