Apr 09, 2026
SerVermont - Green Mountain Transit VISTA
- AmeriCorps
- Vermont, USA
Job Description
The mission of Green Mountain Transit (GMT) is to promote and operate safe, convenient, accessible, innovative and sustainable public transportation services in the northwest and central Vermont region that reduce congestion and pollution, encourage transit-oriented development and enhance the quality of life for all. GMT provides access through fixed route public transportation to jobs, grocery stores, medical appointments and key destinations throughout our service area. GMT also provides shuttles from senior housing complexes to local supermarkets and neighborhood specials for student transportation to Burlington schools. In addition, GMT also provides demand response medical shuttles, and service to elders and persons with disabilities.
Member Duties : The VISTA at GMT will focus on meeting the following goals: increased community participation, strengthened operating systems, and increased coordination between poverty-focused programs and other community services. The VISTA's service will include the following strategies and objectives: • Help manage and grow a volunteer-based outreach team. This team will act as additional eyes and ears for the organization and help expand the use of transit through a travel training program. The first year of the VISTA cycle was focused on developing the program and associated materials and structure. • Through feedback gathered, the VISTA will assist GMT in adapting outreach messages for our riding public.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Social Services , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Communications , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Team Work , Education .
Social Services , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Communications , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Team Work , Education .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
SerVermont - Green Mountain Transit VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
VERMONT
Accepting Applications
From 04/06/2026 To 08/01/2026
Contact
Caitlin Perrier
101 Queen City Park Rd
Burlington VT 05401
8025856835
caitlin.perrier@vermont.gov
Listing ID
111443
ID
9839e416a05b4b8c3eed4ee8c28b1ebe
