Work study students and volunteers are trained to be Reading Partners, who encourage children to read, organize book-related activities and generally help children improve their reading skills. Association for Retarded Citizens needs volunteers to type minutes from self-advocacy meetings, to participate in organizational development of activities, help with sign language and to befriend people with developmental disabilities. The Bennington-Rutland Opportunity Council is looking for volunteers to help them with general office duties, stocking shelves of their local food shelf for the needy. Big Buddies is a popular after school program which matches student volunteers with children in the local community. The volunteers spend time each week with kids playing games taking them to social activities and, most importantly, serving as positive role models.
Some common activities are basketball, billiards, foosball and open discussion groups.
Civil Air Patrol the local chapter of the Civil Air Patrol is looking for volunteers to join their ranks. The programs that are available are Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs and Emergency Services. The Civil Air Patrol was founded by the Airforce, but it is strictly a civilian operation. The available programs help teach members aerospace education, leadership skills and physical fitness. Currier Memorial School , located in Danby, VT, is looking for a few volunteers to form an after school program for the elementary school students.