VBSR Volunteer Day & Networking Get-Together with Ursa Major

Join us for one activity or all during a day of volunteering and networking with VBSR and Ursa Major! Registration required!

We invite you to participate in a meaningful volunteer experience by helping the Vermont Foodbank glean fresh produce from local farms. Gleaning is the act of harvesting excess vegetables from farm fields that would otherwise go unharvested. Through the efforts of hundreds of volunteers and dozens of participating farms, the Vermont Foodbank operates the state's largest gleaning program. By participating, you'll be helping connect people at risk of hunger with fresh, local food, directly from Vermont farms.

This volunteer opportunity is open to all and is the perfect team bonding, making it a great way to spend time outdoors and possibly use your paid volunteer time with your colleagues while supporting the local community.

After the gleaning event, we will gather for a Networking Get-Together in Burlington at Burlington Beer Co. from 4:30 – 6:30 PM. This is a wonderful chance to unwind, celebrate, meet fellow volunteers, and connect with others working toward food security and sustainability in Vermont.

What to Expect

Volunteer Opportunity: Gleaning with VT Foodbank from 1:30 – 3:30 PM, farm location will be shared with volunteers 1 week prior. Locations will vary within a 35-minute drive from Burlington, VT. Locations will be assigned with 1 week notice based on the ever-evolving needs of farms.

Instructions:

1. Create an account
2. When prompted for a join code, enter VBSR (all capitalized) – It is important that you enter the join code as if you do not you will be hung up in the application process.
3. Fill out our Volunteer Application
   a. At the top of the screen, navigate to Events.
   b. On the Events Calendar, scroll down to the date of the event that you are volunteering for (Thursday, September 26, 2024) and click on the event you are volunteering for. (Glean: Greater Chittenden County (PM) – VBSR)
   c. Click the green “sign up” button
   d. Review event information.
   e. Click the green “Finish” button
   f. Please be sure to read the event confirmation and reminder, as it contains important information.

Networking Get-Together from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at Burlington Beer Co.

• Food & Drinks: Our hosts from Ursa Major and BBCO will provide free finger foods for attendees, including gluten free and vegan options. Additionally, there will be drinks for purchase including non-alcoholic options.

Thank you to our hosts!

Ursa Major makes clean, powerful skincare essentials infused with forest-found goodness for skin and spirit. Ursa Major is also B Corp Certified and meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact.

We brew with local and international malts, hops, yeast, fruit, vegetables, spices, and herbs while we explore new ways to put our stamp on classic beer styles. We strive to find balance between going too far and staying rooted in tradition. You can find our beer in cans and on draft throughout Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and New York.

Burlington Beer Co. was established in 2014. Our taproom, restaurant and barrel house is located at 180 Flynn Avenue in Burlington, VT.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Davis & Hodgdon Advisory Group (DHAG) is a business and financial services firm with locations in Williston and Rutland Vermont. DHAG is a one-of-a-kind financial firm with the unique ability to offer tax planning through Davis & Hodgdon CPAs, financial and investment planning through *Copper Leaf Financial, and client accounting services through Convergent Accounting. These comprehensive services address all of your business and individual needs and each has a fully dedicated staff. Since 1990 the firm has provided clients with progressive, proactive services through expert staff, high-end technology, and unparalleled efficiency.

*Copper Leaf Financial is an affiliated and separately registered entity.

The Richards Group has provided Insurance, Employee Benefits, and Retirement Plan solutions to clients throughout Vermont & New Hampshire since 1867. The firm has 160 employees in 12 locations and has earned recognition both for contributions to our local communities and as one of the best places to work in the region. The Richards Group is committed to helping employers with their workplace safety, employee retention, and wellness. We recognize that while we help employers manage the cost and complexity of their insurance and employee benefits, we use our expertise, technology, and resources for the betterment of their workforce. For more information about the firm and its capabilities, please visit www.therichardsgrp.com.

Let’s Grow Kids is a nonprofit organization on a mission to ensure affordable access to high-quality child care for all Vermont families by 2025. With nearly 40,000 supporters from all walks of life, Let’s Grow Kids, in partnership with Let’s Grow Kids Action Network, is empowering Vermonters to advocate for sustainable child care policy change. Working together, we can build a child care system that meets the needs of Vermont children and families and supports a brighter future for us all.

Attendee Experience

This event is family-friendly and caretakers of any kind are welcome to attend with your dependents! Please note that individuals under 18 must have a signed parental waiver to participate in the volunteer activity. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Please make note of any accommodation requests when you register.

Are you interested in sponsoring this event? If so, please contact Jeremy Gerber at [email protected] for details.

Questions? If so, please contact to Molly Rand at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR)