B.E.S.T. VOLUNTEERS
The Burlington Emergency Shelter Team (B.E.S.T) is comprised of many people with many talents used to serve in many ways. As a volunteer you are a vital part of the day-to-day support of this organization in terms of its mission and vision. There are many ways to volunteer here at the Shelter. Some of the ways you can engage as a community in the continum of care to the guests may yet to be determined. Below are what we currently have in place. We invite you to join us! We will be better for it!
  • Meals
  • Evening Volunteers
  • Special Projects & Services
  • Day-In & Day-Out Supplies

Est. 1982
EVENING VOLUNTEERS
Daily, Monday - Sunday, for three hours, 7pm - 10pm the opportunity exists to provide interaction and oversight as a lead or support volunteer. The lead volunteer position consists of manning the desk, distribution of non-CII medication, securing the facilities for curfews, overseeing the evening meal and evening activities, and general interaction with the guests. Support volunteers assist lead volunteers and fill-in when a lead role is needed. A volunteer application is required.
Weekday
Lead
Support
MON
Paul Steinman
Ed Cooney
TUE
Mike Comeau
Brian Holmes
WED
Open
Open
THU
David Rivoire
Open
FRI
Tom Johnson
Open
SAT
Open
Open
SUN
Jim Goff
Open
SPECIAL PROJECTS & SERVICES
From time-to-time there are many projects that need to be done around the Shelter. We rely on volunteers to help with maintenance and upkeep of the Shelter. Painting, window washing, carpet cleaning and grounds work are just some of the projects that are routine. We also do mailings throughout the year. In addition, some people provide services to the guests at the Shelter. Different services are particularly helpful to guests who are looking for employment or when a guest finds housing they often have very little to start out with. If you wish to volunteer or provide services please give us a call at 802.862.9879.
  • Resume Writing
  • Haircuts
  • Clothing
  • Dental
  • Eyecare
  • Computer Education
  • Transportation
  • Kitchen / Apt Furnishings
DAY-IN & DAY-OUT SUPPLIES
Food
Supplies
  • Bread
  • Cereal
  • Milk
  • Fruit (rare and welcome!)
  • Lunch meat & cheese
  • Coffee / Tea
  • Creamer
  • Condiments
  • Salt / Pepper
  • Salad Dressings
  • Bottled Water
  • Paper products
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet tissue
  • Napkins
  • Kleenex
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Ladies deodorant
  • Men's deodorant
  • Tootpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Ladies razors
  • Men's razors
  • Dish soap
  • Hand soap
  • Liquid dishwashing detergent
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Light bulbs
  • Batteries: 9V, AA, AAA, C, D
  • Trash bags
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