Opportunities to Work or Serve at CVAA

CVAA, is a private non-profit United Way organization focused on helping seniors age with independence and dignity by providing information, services, education, support and advocacy to seniors and caregivers.  In order to better serve our clients' needs we are currently seeking

Nutrition Program Assistant

Be an integral part of a dynamic team overseeing meals on wheels and community meals programs in four counties.  Ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, be highly organized, self motivated, able to balance multiple tasks, and possess strong computer skills.  Immediate, full-time position with competitive salary and great benefits. 

BA with 3 yrs relevant experience preferred.  Volunteer recruitment and community development experience a plus. 

Send cover letter and resume to:
CVAA
76 Pearl Street, Suite 201
Essex Junction, VT 05452
or email info@cvaa.org.

Internship Opportunities

CVAA is pleased to offer internship opportunities for people who want to explore the social services field, obtain experience working with seniors, develop career skills, and meet internship or field experience requirements.  We make every effort to tailor our internships to the needs of CVAA and the interests of the intern.  All internships are unpaid and have a flexible weekday schedule.  Internship inquiries may be sent to info@cvaa.org.

Development Intern
Primary responsibilities
- Create and participate in fund raising events
- Assist the agency to remain known in the community
- Present a positive public image

Project Snow Shovel Volunteer Management Intern
Primary responsibilities
- Recruit volunteers to provide service to seniors, with a particular focus on recruiting volunteers to shovel snow for seniors
- Manage volunteers.  Activities will include interviewing and screening volunteers, matching clients with seniors, and ongoing supervision and documentation

Quality Assurance Intern (Summer Semester only)
Primary responsibilities
- Work with Volunteer Coordinator to evaluate Friendly Visitor Volunteer program, which currently has approximately 150 volunteers
- Administer client satisfaction survey to gauge senior satisfaction with volunteer assistance and request feedback
- Compile and present results from the client satisfaction survey

Volunteer Management Intern
Primary responsibilities
- Work with Volunteer Coordinator to administer Volunteer Program, which currently has over 1000 volunteers
- Recruit volunteers to provide service to seniors.  Activities may include writing press releases, speaking with community members and groups, collaboration with organizations and businesses, and other methods at the discretion of intern and volunteer coordinator
- Manage volunteers. Activities will include interviewing and screening volunteers, matching clients with seniors, and ongoing supervision and documentation