📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
About: 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 park visitors. Additionally, we work to assure the health of Montpelier\'s street trees and remove those that become hazards. We also hold seasonal festivals for the community.
Website: http://www.montpelier-vt.org/department/81/Montpelier-Parks.html
💼 What the programme involves
This project will focus on 3 areas:
1. Festival Preparation: For over 25 years we have hosted a festival called “The Enchanted Forest“ in Montpelier that attracts over 1,000 people. Attendees will help us set up and run the festival. Tasks include pumpkin carving, setting up art installations, and many other logistical tasks.
2. Park Projects: These could include trail building, tree work, park maintenance, and many other tasks.
3. Farm Work: We run a community-based farm that grows food for our “meals on wheels“ program, which brings food directly to our elderly population. October is the end of the harvest season, and there will be many tasks to accomplish on the farm.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodations will be at the “McKenzie House,” a mission house owned by a local church. There volunteers can enjoy a large kitchen, dining area, private bathrooms, showers, bunk rooms (separated by gender), and a nearby river to swim in.
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, as well as the town of Montpelier. The fall weather is usually great for outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, swimming, and visiting some of Vermont’s iconic natural areas. This workcamp is known for hard work and adventurous play since the park 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.