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Hunger Free Vermont Volunteer Opportunities
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Hunger Free Vermont is also seeking volunteers on an on-call basis to assist with bulk mailings, answering phones, and general office help. These volunteer opportunities are infrequent in nature, but essential to the organization’s many education and outreach efforts.
If you would like to be put on our volunteers-to-call list, please download an application and send to Nick Hartshorn at
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Hunger Free Vermont offers internships to undergraduate and graduate students who want to gain experience in a dynamic, highly effective statewide nonprofit that develops sustainable programs to address hunger and promote good nutrition. Hunger Free Vermont takes seriously its commitment to emerging leaders in public policy, public health and social justice.
Applicants must be incoming juniors, seniors, or graduate students in public policy, social work, community development, nutrition, or related fields. A minimum commitment of 6 hours per week at our South Burlington office is required. Students must demonstrate a high level of dependability, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to the Campaign’s mission
Internships are offered at various times throughout the year based on staff availability and applicant interest. Please download an application and send to Nick Hartshorn at
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Other Volunteer Opportunities
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There are many local organizations doing anti-hunger work around the state that are always in need of volunteers. Consider getting in touch with your local school, childcare center, or senior center to inquire about helping to prepare or serve meals.
Summer Food
Open summer food sites where children up to age 18 can drop in for a free meal when school is out of session can also have opportunities for volunteers. Summer sites may need a volunteer to help serve or monitor meals or to provide an activity. Check out a list of 2011 sites and contact information.(pdf) and stay tuned for our 2012 site list!
Grow-a-Row
Volunteering your time to grow vegetables to donate to meal programs is a wonderful way to get your family and friends involved as well. Contact your local school meal programs, senior meal programs or child care programs and ask what vegetables would be useful to them. Call 211 to learn about your local programs. Below are some local organizations with resources for gardeners.
Green Mountain Farm to School
Mad River Valley Localvore Project
Rutland Area Farm and Food Link
Food Shelves
Emergency food shelves, especially in rural areas, are run by volunteers who assist with the receiving and distribution of food. Call 211 to identify your local food shelves or use the link below.
Vermont Foodbank
Senior Meals
Contact your nearest Agency on Aging to learn about opportunities to volunteer with preparing or serving community meals to seniors or helping with Meals on Wheels. Go to http://humanservices.vermont.gov/community-partners/cp-aging-agencies to determine your local agency: each will list the senior centers and Meal-on-Wheels programs in their region.
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