Plainfield, located in Washington County just east of Montpelier, is a small town that has built a strong network of partners to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies - particularly flooding, which has significantly impacted the community in recent years. This work is supported by the local community, state agencies, and volunteer organizations. Plainfield Emergency Management leads disaster preparedness and response efforts, including flood inundation planning, emergency evacuations, and operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and shelter when needed. A key partner, the Hazard Mitigation Committee, focuses on reducing long-term risk through planning, recommendations, and strategies that strengthen community resilience. Together, these entities prepare for, educate about, and assess likely emergency scenarios each year to establish realistic priorities and effective mitigation strategies. Emergency management operations also prioritize clear and accessible communication with the public through meetings, requests for help, alerts, and urgent updates. Ensuring that critical information is easy to understand helps residents and visitors stay informed and prepared. This work also emphasizes support for vulnerable populations through sheltering and evacuation protocols for those who are displaced, elderly, or living with illness or disabilities. Through hazard mitigation planning, public communication and networking, mapping, and documentation of disaster impacts, Plainfield continues to strengthen its ability to care for the community and build a resilient foundation for future emergency response.
Member Duties : The VISTA volunteer will study disaster impacts and recovery upon Plainfield residents. Better preparedness helps us reduce harm to low-income households in the future. Service activities include community outreach and education and building the Town's capacity to assist with disaster planning and recovery for all residents. The VISTA will improve the productivity and efficiency of Plainfield Emergency Management by helping oversee and document disaster preparedness and response efforts. This work will strengthen the VISTA's understanding of emergency preparedness. This role will include shelter planning, mapping, volunteer coordination, and community surveys-all of which will support rural disaster resiliency. The VISTA may also contribute to community meetings and conduct field visits. Overall, this position plays an important role in advancing equitable, community-centered disaster resilience through public outreach and documentation.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Public Safety , Community Outreach , Education , Disaster Relief , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills :
Community Organization , Leadership , First Aid , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Communications , GIS, Microsoft .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
SerVermont - Plainfield Emergency Management VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
VERMONT
Accepting Applications
From 03/27/2026 To 08/01/2026
Contact
Caitlin Perrier
149 Main St
Plainfield VT 05667
8025856835
caitlin.perrier@vermont.gov
Listing ID
129064
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