All juniors and seniors are eligible for two Dual Enrollment vouchers, each good for one free college course at a participating college. The free credits earned at college also count as credit towards graduation from high school!

Get your Dual Enrollment Vouchers at:
https://www.vtdualenrollment.org/

Voucher FAQs

• The voucher covers the cost of tuition for up to a 4-credit course at any of the participating colleges. The voucher does not cover the costs of materials and textbooks.
• Some funding is available through VSAC to help cover these additional costs for students who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch.
• Vouchers are awarded on a semester-by-semester basis, and unused vouchers expire every semester. (You can apply again.)
• Students must apply for a voucher whether they take a course on a college campus or take a course at their high school for college credit.
• Get approval from your school for a dual enrollment course to ensure you will receive high school credit. (For a voucher to pay for a college course, it must count as credit towards graduation at the student's high school.)
• If a student changes his or her mind and wants to attend a different college, the student needs to apply for another voucher.
• If the student drops the course within the college or university's published add/drop period, the voucher will not be applied, and it is available for use in a different semester.

This early admission program allows high school seniors to take a full year of college-level classes while completing their high school degree. The Early College Program simultaneously serves as a student's senior year of high school and a full year of college credit. Students may apply to take a year-long course of study in any discipline.

CCV offers a free, non-credit Introduction to College Studies (ICS) course for high school students each semester. ICS prepares you for college by helping you set goals, problem-solve, manage time and stress, improve communication skills, take better notes, reduce test anxiety, and plan financially.

To enroll in this class, apply online apply.ccv.edu/dualenroll and select a specific ICS course section. The skills assessment is not required, as it will be completed during the class.

Want more information about ICS? Visit gotocollegevt.org/start-college-in-high-school/.

Ninth graders should talk to their counselor if they would like more information.

Check out Burlington Technical Center and/or the Center for Technology Essex website(s) for more information.

Virtual High School is a global consortium of schools offering classes to each other via the internet. We’ve found that VHS classes offer more time to be reflective about discussions. Students are not bound to just the class period to discuss a topic—that’s one of the benefits Virtual High School’s asynchronously scheduled courses bring to education. Students have the opportunity to work with other students in a virtual classroom space—students (and teachers) from other states, other countries, other cultures. It is a tremendous enhancement to a student’s educational experience and lots of fun! VHS classes also help students better prepare for college and work-force learning.

VHS students tell us that they feel better prepared for college because in VHS they learned to work independently, and were responsible for managing their time and learning. If fact, many colleges are now using online courses to enhance face-toface college courses, and VHS students have a head start because they are already accustomed to learning in an online environment! Virtual High School offers a terrific way for students to broaden their educational horizons and take classes that would otherwise be unavailable to them, in an environment that is safe, challenging, and fun.

For a list of courses go to www.govhs.org. See your counselor to learn more about taking a VHS class.

Keep an eye on the PLP Opportunities board located outside the High School cafeteria for additional volunteer opportunities.

United Way The United Way can connect you with hundreds of volunteer opportunities in your community and beyond. Check out the United Way: https://www.unitedwaynwvt.org/

American Red Cross Volunteer opportunities here in Vermont and different states as well. 29 Mansfield Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 660-9130

Bike Recycle Vermont 664 Riverside Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 264-9687 https://bikerecyclevermont.org/volunteer

Boys and Girls Club of Burlington Teen Mentoring Program and more! Main Clubhouse: Administrative Offices 62 Oak Street, Burlington Vermont 05401 (802) 864-5263 Mary Alice McKenzie - Executive Director https://www.bandgclub.org/get_involved

Champlain Senior Center Whatever skill you share, from teaching to chatting with a senior, your time at the Center enriches the lives of our participants and contributes to the overall vitality of the Center. 241 North Winooski Ave Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 658-3585 https://champsenior.org/volunteer

Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf Food Shelf and/or Soup Kitchen 228 North Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 658-7939 https://www.feedingchittenden.org/volunteer/

COTS - Committee on Temporary Shelter Questions about volunteering? Email volunteer@cotsonline.org. (802) 540-3084 https://cotsonline.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Ethan Allen Homestead No prior experience is necessary and scheduling is flexible. Please contact Phyllis Drury to learn more at vc@ethanallenhomestead.org Ethan Allen Homestead 1 Ethan Allen Homestead Burlington, VT 05408 (802) 865-4556 https://www.ethanallenhomestead.org/volunteering.html

Guiding Eyes for the Blind Want to volunteer for an internationally accredited nonprofit that provides guide dogs to people with vision loss, as well as service dogs to children with autism? Contact the Regional Manager, ML Hansen, at mhansen@guidingeyes.org 60 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, VT (518)795-8892 https://www.guidingeyes.org/volunteer/

King Street Center Love kids? Volunteer here! 87 King Street Burlington, VT 05402 (802) 862-6736 https://www.kingstreetcenter.org/contact-us.html

Ronald McDonald House Support families who have children in the hospital. Volunteers may help monitor and staff the House and Family Room, prepare meals, assist in fundraising and special events, or run needed errands. 16 S Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 862-4943 https://www.rmhcvt.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer/

Town of Colchester Burnham Memorial Library, Fire Dept, Food Shelf, Parks and Rec Dept.,Rescue Squad, Dept. of Public Works, etc. Town of Colchester Town Manager’s Office 781 Blakely Road, Colchester, VT 05446 (802) 264-5509