📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Montpelier Parks and Trees Department - Our purpose is to Maintain and improve Montpelier's park system to meet the park, trail, and open space needs of the present and future as well as to take care of street trees all around Montpelier.
💼 What the programme involves
While Co-leading a project you will gain valuable leadership experience by playing a central role in the success of the project and providing an unforgettable experience for our international volunteers. The co-leader is central to creating a successful experience for our hosts, the local community and international volunteers. As co-leader you will be the liaison between those three groups. The main goal of the co-leader, and everyone else in the camp, is to HAVE FUN!
What you will receive in exchange for being a co-leader.
• Free $500 registration fee for the project
• $500 gift certificate for a future project of your choice
Contact VFP at vfp.ofp.org for more information.
Main work for this camp: Volunteers will be working on a variety of projects, including trail improvement work (shoveling, raking, using a wheelbarrow, etc.), building wooden parts of a rustic playground, and general park maintenance. In addition, this year the group will help prepare for and help staff run a three day park festival. Since volunteers will be working during the festival. we will take time off in the middle of the week to give volunteers get some free time. Much of work will involve some level of hard physical labor. The group will be immersed in a small town in an international group that will work with park staff and other volunteers.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodations will be at the local Trinity church with that will have facilities for cooking. Sleeping will be in two big room on rustic “cots.” Showers will be available at a different location. Be sure to bring your mattress pad and sleeping bag!
Be sure to tell the other volunteers and the co-leader if you have any special diet needs.
📍 About the location
During free time volunteers will have access to local parks and recreation areas. The summer weather is usually good for visiting some wild and beautiful swimming areas. This workcamp is known for hard work and adventurous play since the staff here enjoys hiking, canoeing, and other activities and is willing to lead the group in those types of activities. There will be time for interaction with the local community so please bring information about your country, hobbies, and life to share.
ℹ️ Additional information
While Co-leading a project you will gain valuable leadership experience by playing a central role in the success of the project and providing an unforgettable experience for our international volunteers. The co-leader is central to creating a successful experience for our hosts, the local community and international volunteers. As co-leader you will be the liaison between those three groups. The main goal of the co-leader, and everyone else in the camp, is to HAVE FUN!
What you will receive in exchange for being a co-leader.
• Free $500 registration fee for the project
• $500 gift certificate for a future project of your choice
Contact VFP at vfp.ofp.org for more information.