As part of our statewide GROW network, the Vermont Welcome Wagon Project seeks to help people make connections and get settled more quickly into the green mountain state.  We help you connect you to resources and wish to help make your transition as simple and fulfilling as possible!  

JOIN AS A NEW OR RETURNING VERMONTER

Connect with the Southern Vermont Welcome Wagon chapter by filling out this form with some very simple info about yourself — where in VT you relocated to, your interests, any specific questions you have, etc.  This info is used only to communicate to our network of hosts (via email newsletter) and to help geographically connect you most easily. Within a couple of weeks of submitting the form, you can expect to hear from a host looking to connect.  

JOIN AS A LOCAL HOST

We’re looking for local hosts to … 

• Connect 1:1 with a newcomer once every 2-3 months – and help introduce them to local resources and other folks in the community who share their interests … have them over for dinner, or meet up for a round of disc golf. Even one visit can make a newcomer feel warmly welcomed!
• Join us as a volunteer at local newcomer welcome mixers
• Plan and host a newcomers meetup in your town (with a microgrant from SoVermont to cover food or activity fees)

Sign up via the same form as above … just check the “host” box! We’ll get together virtually or in person for a quick orientation and then add you to our monthly newsletter, which will include new local Vermonters as well as different opportunities to meet up — upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and family activities!