COMMUNITY REENTRY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, RUTLAND

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United States Social work Manual work Social work Manual work Permanent

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Rutland DISMAS HOUSE provides transitional drug, alcohol and violence free housing opportunity to men and women getting out of prison so they can successfully reconcile with the community before living independently.http://www.dismasofvermont.org/

💼 What the programme involves

WORK: A good deal of participation in various components of fundraising activities, representing Dismas at speaking engagements on college campuses and at civic organizations, working with clothing and food donations and support of the residential community by participating in house group activities. The average daily work commitment expected is up to 5 -6 hours per day, however, the hours are varied and non-traditional, and may include some weekends and evenings. As a resident of the house, volunteers will live as an equal to and with the same expectations as the former prisoner residents: The volunteer is not at Dismas to act in a counseling or other related capacity.STUDY THEME: Reintegration into society from prison.

🏠 Accommodation on site

ACCOMODATION: Modestly furnished shared room in a large Victorian house; sheets, towels, meals, laundry facilities, internet access provided.

📍 About the location

LOCATION: Rutland is a beautiful small city in the Green Mountains with nearby lakes and streams, population 17,500. Dismas also has houses in Burlington, Winooski and Hartford, Vermont.LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Recreation includes gym and rock climbing memberships with other residents, as well as house group activities (bowling, hiking, camping, fishing, etc.) which are offered. Snow skiing is nearby. Time off for travel may be approved.

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📅 Available sessions

VFP-MTV03-17

01/01/2017 → 01/12/2017

Closed

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

21–99 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Rutland, VT 05701, USA

United States

🌍 Location info

Local currency

United States Dollar (USD / $)

Exchange rate

1 USD = 0.895608 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Eastern Standard Time

Local time: 22:02 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English