Vermont Business Magazine An AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) team is serving with Vermont Historical Society (VHS) from September 19 - October 18. The team is helping preserve the original windows of the Vermont History Center (originally designated as the Spaulding Graded School circa 1891) in Barre. The AmeriCorps NCCC team of nine from the North Central Region campus in Vinton, Iowa, is scraping the windows so new paint can be applied, and repairing and glazing the existing glass which will allow VHS to preserve the historic windows for many years into the future.
Through their service, AmeriCorps NCCC members are preserving and maintaining the historical accuracy of the Vermont History Center building, which is a part of the historic district of Barre. It plays a major role in the revitalization of downtown Barre and is seen as a treasure amongst the community. Additionally, the team’s help will dramatically reduce expenses and the amount of window work needed to be done by the VHS Facilities Manager or through an outside contractor.
“I’m thrilled that the team and I are able to play a part in the preservation of historic downtown Barre. The Vermont Historical Society is a fantastic organization and this is a great opportunity to assist in their efforts” says NCCC team leader Ted Randich from West Hartford, Connecticut.
Since 1838, the Vermont Historical Society (VHS) has preserved the history that makes Vermont a special place to live, work, and visit. The VHS is the only organization in Vermont that collects artifacts, books and documents that reflect the entire history of the state, including every geographical area and chronological period. Their mission is to reach a broad audience through their outstanding collections, statewide outreach, and dynamic programming. They believe that an understanding of the past changes life and builds better communities. For more information, visit vermonthistory.org.
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and its FEMA Corps unit engages up to 2,800 young Americans in a full-time, 10-month commitment to service each year. AmeriCorps NCCC members address critical needs related to natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, and urban and rural development; FEMA Corps members are solely dedicated to disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery work. The programs are administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). CNCS is a federal agency that engages millions of Americans in service through its AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs and leads the nation's volunteering and service efforts.
For more information, visit NationalService.gov.