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Green Mountain RSVP is an AmeriCorps Seniors program that matches people aged 55 and older with volunteer opportunities in Bennington, Windham, and Windsor Counties. 

AmeriCorps Seniors bring out the best of America

The national AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program pairs thousands of Americans aged 55 and older with non-profit organizations making a change in communities across the country.

 

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who serve in the Green Mountain RSVP program choose how, where, and when they want to serve. Volunteers can find many opportunities with community partners.

   Green Mountain RSVP                  AmeriCorps Seniors

Non-Discrimination Policy

No volunteers will be discriminated against based on any of these federally-protected statuses:

  • Age (RSVP volunteers must be aged 55 or older, but there is no upper age limit)

  • Religion

  • Race

  • Color

  • National origin

  • Sex

  • Sexual orientation

  • Disability

  • Political affiliation

  • Marital status

  • Parental status

  • Genetic information

  • Military or veteran status

  • Pregnancy

 

Furthermore, any volunteer who submits a complaint or grievance is also protected from discrimination or reprisal.

2024-2025 GMRSVP Volunteer Impact

324 people served at least one hour as a Green Mountain RSVP volunteer between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025

 

Community Priorities (114 people): Making Sunshine Cards, knitting, helping at libraries, museums and other non-profits

Peer Led Exercise (93 people): Teaching Bone Builders and Chair Yoga classes

Meal Delivery (48 people): Delivering cooked meals to people who need them

Food Pantry Support (35 people): unloading trucks, stocking shelves, and handing out food to people who need it

Companionship (18 people): visiting homebound people in person or on the phone, providing rides, helping with bill paying

Tax Aide (16 people in Bennington and Windham Counties): Preparing and filing tax returns for households

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Green Mountain RSVP Staff

Wanda Jones, Bennington County Coordinator

Wanda has lived in Bennington for 30+ years and has been involved in many community activities. She enjoys reading books and is committed to supporting volunteers.

 

Contact Wanda at gmrsvp.benningtonco@svcoa.net or 802-772-7838

Melanie Perry, Windsor County Coordinator

Melanie enjoys attending peer-led exercise classes, exploring community resources, and educating herself on all things related to optimal aging. She aspires to support volunteers in a way that enables them to feel empowered, appreciated, and inspired to make a difference. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her family, and crafting with herbs.

 

Contact Melanie at gmrsvp.windsorco@svcoa.net or 802-772-7876

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Erica Walch, Program Director & Windham County Coordinator

Erica has coordinated non-profit programs in Massachusetts and Vermont prior to joining GMRSVP.  She enjoys learning about the many ways senior volunteers are actively impacting their communities and loves going to peer-led exercises classes, such as Bone Builders.

 

Contact Erica at ewalch@svcoa.net or 802-772-7875 

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