Mid-term (1 to 6 months) "social work" project in United States

We ask for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks but volunteers can stay as long as 6 months.
Anytime of the year! http://www.newnorthend.net/

We have room to host one volunteer at a time.

will be working as a Resident Assistant and with Office Manager/Directors on all
of the day to day operations of a small non-profit organization.

clerical work; student; recruiting activities; fund raising activities; general administrative duties; as well as working one on one with residents and participating in group activities. The average work day might consist of approximately 2-
4 hours of office work as well as some Resident Assistant responsibilities in the evening.

Welcome to Burlington Dismas House. We are a transitional housing
organization that works with men and women coming out of prison. Volunteers will live together with
former prisoners in a lovely Victorian House located in Burlington, Vermont. Burlington is a beautiful small
New England College town, population 40,000. The small city is located right on the shore of the
picturesque and historical Lake Champlain. We are in close walking distance to the Historic “Church
Street” area where there are shops and activities. There is always something going on in Burlington! Street
Fairs, jazz festivals, parades, theater, and many other special events. There is a bike path that goes along
the waterfront where you can run, bike, roller blade or just take a quiet walk. We are less than an hour
from the Canadian border, 1.5 hrs. from Montreal, Canada; 3 hours from Boston; 6 hours from New York
City.

Volunteers should speak English.

Average temperatures range from 10F/-12C in winter, to 80F/27C in summer.
Comfortable clothing appropriate to the climate including hiking boots/work boots, sneakers/trainers, rain
gear, work and recreational clothes, Swimsuit and towel, sunscreen, insect repellant, camera and any
personal items needed. We encourage volunteers to bring any cultural information that they can to share
with us so that we can learn about their country. They are encouraged to bring a musical instrument or
sports items if they have space. Volunteers are encouraged to bring laptop computer if regular computer
access is a must for personal use. Internet access at the house is limited, however free internet access is
available at the public library around the corner from Dismas House.

All meals, shared bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, hot showers, linens & towels an some
group activities and sightseeing. We are sometimes able to take Volunteers to Montreal or Boston and will
give volunteers ample time off to travel on their own. Previous volunteers have been to Montreal, Boston,
New York, to rodeos and climbed mountains as well as toured Vermont’s famous Ben & Jerry’s!

Depending on departure point, volunteers can fly directly to Burlington, Vermont or to New York
City and then fly to Burlington. Alternatively volunteers can fly to Montreal (Canada), from where it is less
than a two-hour bus ride direct to Burlington, using www.greyhound.com. Volunteers will be met at
Burlington airport, by prior arrangement.

Volunteers are reminded that Dismas House is a shared living environment therefore it is
recommended not to bring valuable items, unless absolutely necessary. Volunteers should ensure that they
carry full insurance to cover both themselves (medical) and their possessions, as this is not provided.
Dismas House operates a “dry house” policy. This means that no recreational drugs or alcohol is tolerated
in the house or premises.

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