📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
BURLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION has a mission to enhance quality of life of all the citizens of Burlington and for the visitors to our community by maintaining a system of parks which offers a broad spectrum of built facilities and open spaces, providing high quality, affordable recreation programs, and creating attractive greenspace. http://www.enjoyburlington.com
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💼 What the programme involves
WORK: Volunteers will be working with Burlington Parks on a variety of projects to help beautify the city and make it a more enjoyable place for people to get outdoors. Projects will include, working in the community garden program, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, maintenance projects, and special events support.
🏠 Accommodation on site
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay in cabins at the Friends Meeting House in Burlington. There will be air mattresses provided, be sure to bring your sleeping bag. Meals will be prepared together. Showers are available on site. Access to laundry facilities is not guaranteed.
📍 About the location
LOCATION: Burlington is the largest city in Vermont with a population of ~38,000. It is located on the shores of Lake Champlain.
LEISURE ACTIVITES: Vermont is a small state and there will be opportunity to hike mountains and visit other areas as well. Activities will be planned based on volunteer interests and could include, local festivals, hiking, swimming, biking, etc. This camp will begin on one of our bigger holiday celebrations which will take place over the opening weekend of the camp and culminate in the July 3rd fireworks show in Burlington.
ℹ️ Additional information
SPECIAL REMARKS: EXTRA FEE: $100USDPlease bring a sleeping bag and warm clothes for sleeping. It gets cold here at night. During the day will be warm and you will be working outside so be prepared for sun or rain. Bring sufficient work boots and work clothes. Volunteers will be using bikes to get to work, events.