Free Time Fair '24
Free Time Fair '24
Find your new hobby, club, volunteer opportunity, or cool thing at the Free Time Fair.
Saturday, June 22 • 11am-2pm • Tracy Hall
Free & open to all ages
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Fair Participants
Over 30 groups will be tabling at the fair covering the arts, athletics, outdoor recreation, volunteer opportunities, and more! It will be like a job fair, but for fun things. Read about the participants below-
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Guided by the voices, experiences and solutions of those most impacted by the global climate crisis, the 350Vermont White River Node works at the intersections of climate change and social justice. We are building collective power for climate justice locally, in Vermont, and beyond.
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The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care. Volunteers support fundraising efforts and provide education to raise awareness, reduce stigma and support community members grappling with Alzheimer's.
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Anytime Fitness is locally owned and operated. We provide a supportive community to help our members reach their health and wellness goals. Our knowledgeable coaches and staff are here to help! Membership includes a free fitness consultation and personalized plan, plus 24/7 access to more than 5,000 locations worldwide. We’re excited to meet you!
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We are a non-profit farm and museum with over 100 years of history in Woodstock, VT. Volunteers on our site help the Education Department through pop-up programs and events. They help our Curatorial/Collections Department with cleaning artifacts and aid the farm with barn cleaning, cow grooming, and plenty of stall mucking. Also in our gardens.
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Founded in 1919, the CCBA provides the Upper Valley with a multitude of recreational, fitness, family, and youth development opportunities. Our primary purpose is to provide a welcoming environment with a variety of opportunities to support the community’s well-being. We encourage people of all ages and physical abilities to participate.
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We are a collaborative of comedy groups in the upper valley. Collectively, we host shows, open mics, improv jams, and we are in-the-know about comedy happenings in the area. Come visit our table for some fun chit-chat and information on upcoming comedy events!
Valley Improv Website | McTaggart Attack Website | Valley Improv Instagram | McTaggart Attack Twitter
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CommunityCare of Lyme (CCL) brings Lyme’s heart and soul to life through vibrant, community-driven initiatives. From dishing out meals to organizing events that knit us closer, your involvement with us spans a spectrum of local needs. Partner up, volunteer, and extend our collective impact. Dive into CCL—where your contribution truly sparks change!
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CASA of NH trains and supports community volunteers to serve as advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers get to know a child and provide vital information to help a judge make decisions based on the best interests of the child. As a CASA volunteer you can truly change a child’s story.
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COVER Home Repair is a non-profit based in White River Junction which provides urgent home repairs for low-income homeowners at no charge. We provide services like ramp construction, roof replacement, and home weatherization across the Upper Valley. We bring together homeowners and volunteers to complete these urgently needed home repair projects.
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Dayhike & Dine is a series of periodic group outings to moderate hikes followed by a trip to a quality restaurant near the trailhead. We carpool/caravan from Park & Rides in the Upper Valley. For more info or to join the Dayhike & Dine email list, contact jpendak@gmail.com or 802-449-7597.
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The Greater Upper Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited’s mission is to protect, reconnect, restore, and sustain coldwater fisheries and their watersheds within our region. Chapter members meet regularly throughout the year, mixing food, fun and fishing with educational programs and conservation projects.
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Volunteering with us is a great way to root yourself in a wonderful community of folks while feeling like you're making a difference. We have regular programs where our community volunteers provide support and accountability for individuals engaged with the criminal legal system. We also hold game nights, classes, and community discussions.
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The Hartford Salamander Team reduces roadkill of local amphibians during their annual Spring migration, which so often brings them across busy roads and into the line of car traffic. We reduce driving on the key migration nights (the first rainy nights of Spring, where the temperature stays above 40degrees), and train volunteer crossing guards!
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Volunteers are needed in LISTEN’s Food Pantry, Community Dining Hall, and Thrift Stores. Donating your time to LISTEN Community Servies and Thrift Stores is a powerful way to give back to the Upper Valley, learn more about social services and retail, and create community. We are incredibly grateful for all of our volunteers, thank you!
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Safeline is the domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking advocacy center for Orange County and northern Windsor County. Our services include a 24/7 hotline. We welcome you to get involved following your passions and strengths. With opportunities from data entry to supporting survivors, we are excited for you to join our team.
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For over 50 years, Senior Solutions has promoted the health, well-being, and independence of older Vermonters. Our programs aim to address the diverse needs of older adults and their family caregivers. Join us today as a volunteer and learn how you can ensure our older neighbors have the support and resources they need to thrive.
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As a community based organization we are all volunteer run. One of the areas we could benefit from the younger generation is on our publicity front. We think it would behoove us to have an instagram, for instance to reach a broader audience. And we also can use new ideas on how to expand our offerings.
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Spark! Community Center’s mission is to enrich lives through a welcoming community for people of differing abilities. We envision a vibrant center embracing diversity and inspiring everyone to realize their potential. Our goal is a safe, inclusive space for adults with special needs, their families, and the Upper Valley.
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SHARe provides a warm welcome to asylum seekers and refugees settling in the Upper Valley. We help newcomers with housing, jobs, education, English language learning, healthcare, legal support, physical and creative outlets, social involvement, and more, as they become increasingly self-sufficient here.
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The Upper Valley's home for everyone who loves games, comics, and geek culture— We offer free events every day, over 50 per month, including Magic and Star Wars CCGs, three different book clubs, crafting, hosting local clubs, and two board game nights a week including our UVYP Game Night on the first Wednesday of every month!
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The Parish Players is a dynamic community theater based in Thetford Vermont. We are in our sixth decade of producing everything from old classics to challenging new works, along with original pieces written by local authors. We welcome all people interested in the theater, on stage or off, including beginners and professionals.
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The Sew-op is a volunteer-run community sewing room, a space for learning and practicing the skills of making new things from old. We offer classes, open hours, and private lessons. We are located upstairs at the Upper Valley Food Co-op. Check out our website for our full schedule!
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At Upper Valley Humane Society, we envision a community in which all pets are loved. We seek to inspire compassion for all living creatures and strengthen the bond between animals and the people they love. Our volunteer team and staff work together to support the shelter and the animals in our care.
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UVLT helps people conserve land in 45 NH and VT towns. Over the past 38 years, we’ve protected over 57,000 acres. Thousands of volunteers have helped us with ongoing stewardship of conserved properties by becoming trail adopters, campsite adopters, easement monitors, or volunteering in our gardens.
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Upper Valley Rowing Foundation (UVRF) is a non-profit organization formed to encourage rowing by people of all ages on the Connecticut River. Public access to the Connecticut River, instructional programs, competitive opportunities, and educational forums about rowing provide diverse benefits for the Upper Valley region as a whole.
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Step into the vibrant world of UVSalsa and join a growing Latin dance community in the Upper Valley! Our monthly socials, dance classes, and latest news make us more than a dance group—we're a cultural hub. UVSalsa offers a welcoming space to connect, celebrate, and dive deep into the rich traditions of Latin dance. See you on the dance floor!
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The Slow Runners Club is a place for slow runners to get together and run! If you are interested in starting, if you can run a little not a lot, if you are a sometimes jogger, if you haven’t run in years, if your running shoes haven't seen pavement, if you hate running but want to love it...no matter what, there’s a place and a pace for you!
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Upper Valley Ultimate is a group of Ultimate Frisbee enthusiasts who organize adult mixed gender and women's playing opportunities in the upper valley area. We are a community that focuses on creating a welcoming playing environment for participants of all ages, speeds, abilities, and experience levels.
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The Upper Valley Young Professionals (UVYP) brings together young adults who are looking to explore the community and meet new people. Our target audience is 20-40 year-olds living or working in the Upper Valley, but we welcome near-peers too. Join us for social events, clubs, professional development, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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The UVYP Film Club brings together film enthusiasts in the Upper Valley over their shared love of movies. In addition to catching the latest movies, club members also have the chance to hold private screenings of their favorite movies and receive special discounts from the Hopkins Center. If interested, join the UVYP Discord for events and updates!
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The White River Natural Resources Conservation District is spearheading FARM FORCE, a movement to enhance agricultural resilience and food sovereignty. This initiative supports building stronger, self-sufficient agrarian economies and communities, preparing the next generation to help farmers farm.
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Willing Hands is a hunger relief and food recovery organization based in Norwich, Vermont. Our staff and volunteers recover fresh food from donors, glean leftover produce from local farms, and grow produce in our gardens. We then deliver all of this food across the Upper Valley to our partner food shelves, shelters, and meal programs.
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We hope you will join us to end gender-based violence in the Upper Valley. Our volunteer advocates provide advocacy, support, and resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. With their support, WISE is available every hour of every day. Our Ambassadors promote WISE visibility in the community. We offer training for all our volunteers.
In the News
“Upper Valley Young Professionals [have] spent the last year putting together The Free Time Fair—“like a job fair, but for fun things”—to help people learn about social and other activities in the Upper Valley.”
UVYP Free Time Fair
Saturday, June 22 from 11am-2pm
Tracy Hall
300 Main Street
Norwich, VT 05055
Accessibility: There are a limited number of designated parking spots on the Church St. side of Tracy Hall. Enter through the Main St. door to use the elevator.
The Free Time Fair was made possible thanks to the generous event planning advice and support by the Upper Valley Business Alliance and the Norwich Farmers Market. Thank you Tracy, Tammi, and Nica for your help!