Join us at the Winooski Farmers Market to help with various tasks such as setting up, taking down, surveying customers, and assisting with special events and activities. We are currently accepting volunteer signups for summer 2025, and this opportunity is eligible for City Market Member Worker Hours.

Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve homemade meals for residents at the Dismas Houses. This role involves cooking and sharing meals with residents, fostering community and connection.

The Part-Time, On-Call Firefighter serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance. This work shall be done within the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG’s) of the Winooski Fire Department and City policy, within the following general categories: fire suppression, rescue, hazardous material responses, training, equipment and station maintenance. It will be a requirement to attend regularly scheduled training(s) in order to maintain the level of knowledge, skill, and ability to work as part of a team. | Requirements: Valid driver's license with no restrictions and must live within 5 minutes of the firehall. | Categories: Firefighter

Volunteers are needed every third Wednesday of the month at 9 am to help unload food deliveries from the Vermont Food Bank and shelve the items inside the food shelf. This role involves physical activity and teamwork to ensure that the food is organized and accessible for distribution.

The Winooski Food Shelf welcomes volunteers of all ages to assist in various roles including stocking shelves, packaging bags for pick-up, and serving guests. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and help those in need without any prior affiliation required.

Assist VWW staff in running one-off youth career exploration events throughout the year. Responsibilities include event setup, breakdown, and facilitating student engagement in various exhibits and workshops.

Support VWW’s Trailblazer trades training program by volunteering at Mentor Nights or Job Fairs. Volunteers can participate in panel discussions or share employment opportunities and resources with participants interested in construction and trades.

Help run Rosie’s Girls Afterschool programs in middle schools across Vermont by providing hands-on technical learning and emotional skill-building activities. Volunteers will lead a small cohort of students for an 8-week program that meets once a week for 60-90 minutes.

Volunteer mentors provide one-on-one mentorship to Vermont women and gender-expansive individuals seeking career advice and professional development. Mentors can meet with participants for a one-off meeting or for ongoing mentoring sessions, offering flexibility in their commitment.

Help improve food access by gleaning and distributing fresh vegetables to those in need. This role involves harvesting surplus produce and assisting with food distribution efforts.

Participate in land stewardship activities that help maintain the Intervale and improve water quality in Vermont. Volunteers will assist with planting and caring for native trees and shrubs.

Join us at The People’s Farm to engage in agricultural activities that support local food access. Volunteers will help with planting, maintaining crops, and harvesting fresh produce for the community.

Patient and family advisors partner with healthcare staff to improve services by providing insights from the patient and family perspective. This role involves attending meetings and sharing experiences to enhance care delivery.

Volunteers share their experiences at Golisano Children's Hospital to help other families facing healthcare challenges. This role involves storytelling and providing emotional support to patients and their families.

Greet the public, provide directions and guidance within the facility, and assist visitors with general inquiries. This role is crucial for enhancing the visitor experience at the hospital.

Assist with art sessions for pediatric and adult patients, families, and caregivers, helping to enhance their hospital experience through creative expression.

As a Gleaning Volunteer, you will help harvest leftover crops from local farms and orchards to provide fresh food to those in need. This opportunity allows you to work outdoors and contribute directly to reducing food waste.

As a Food Shelf Volunteer, you will help stock shelves, prepare meals, and assist community members at our Burlington, NorthWest Family Foods, and Richford Food Shelf locations. This role involves engaging with the community and ensuring that food is accessible to those in need.

The Peer Support Volunteer position is for individuals with lived experience of Intimate Partner Violence who will co-facilitate peer support groups. Interested applicants should fill out a volunteer application to register for Community Advocate Training.

Assist in providing language access through interpretation and translation services, which are essential for meaningful connection between legal advocates and clients. This role is crucial for ensuring justice is accessible to non-English speakers.