This is part of a course that will take place over four Saturdays (10/3, 10/17, 11/7 and 11/14) at locations around Southern VT. Details, course content, and application form can be found at https://www.sovermontzone.com/get-on-board. Need a scholarship or help finding a sponsor? Let us know as part of the application.
For participants new to community service in a Vermont context, or who are taking the class to find their direction in community service, we recommend taking the full 4 course series. For those who have a specific interest or project in mind, it might make sense to drop in for a single workshop. Please indicate your interest in the form. While we give admission priority to those who are joining the full cohort, there is almost always room for additional attendees each time!
- Sat, 10/3, 10am – 3pm: Working Together as a Community (Townshend, Town Hall)
- Sat, 10/17, 10am-3pm: Local Government in Vermont (Manchester, Town Offices)
- Sat, 11/7, 10am-3 pm: Non Profit Boards/Local Leaders Panel (Wilmington, Memorial Hall)
- Sat, 11/14, 10am-3pm: Taking Action and Deepening Your Impact (TBD)
What is the job of the Select Board? Who decides what hours the transfer station is open? The Planning Commission is looking for volunteers – how do I find out what do they do? These are the kinds of topics covered in the second session of SoVT Get on Board, which starts with an informational presentation with VT League of Cities and Towns entitled “Everything you wanted to know about Vermont’s local government (but were afraid to ask).” After lunch, Duane Miller Barlow of Localminutes.org will help us explore the nuance of local issues in action through a participatory workshop that will help you become a more informed local leader (or citizen). We’ll have you ready for Town Meeting by the end of the day!
