BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The University of Vermont created ‘Together Vermont’ which is a day dedicated to volunteering in the Burlington community and building connections.
“I think this event is just really unique because it’s going to allow Burlington to really come together as one and I think that’s something that makes the companies and universities so happy to be here,” UVM student Evan Siegel said.
College students stopped by CVOEO to help clean up the space and assist with folding laundry.
There were 15 volunteer projects throughout the queen city including picking up trash at north beach and helping CVOEO.
Organizers say 70 people showed up for the day shifts, throughout the day groups worked on various projects.
Cleaning up North Beach is typically the role of Burlington Parks and Rec — but students say UVM’s Student Government Association inspired the event.
“I think just seeing an opportunity like this and we have the opportunity to get around to many places in Burlington not just north beach,” UVM student Amblen Isenhower said.
UVM student Amblen Isenhower volunteered as a part of SGA, but he says he wouldn’t mind volunteering again on his own time again.
“I would definitely be motivated to come out here and clean up because we do live in a beautiful place and it’s worth keep cleaning,” he said.
The student government association hopes to grow each year and have more partnerships in the future.
