Burlington, VT – Vermont Federal Credit Union employees spent over 650 hours volunteering at local non-profits in 2017.

Credit Union employees collected non-perishable food donations for the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, walked dogs at All Breed Rescue, helped set up the Spectrum Empty Bowl Dinner and cooked meals for ANEW Place and Ronald McDonald House, to name a few.

Jean Giard, President and CEO, stated, “It’s important for us as a local credit union to create a community for giving back by volunteering and donating our time to support non-profits that our members and employees are passionate about.” Giard added, “We encourage all employees to volunteer in their communities when possible, including the flexibility to do so during the work day.”

Vermont Federal is a $500 million-plus financial institution, with six locations currently serving over 36,000 members. Members are part of a cooperative, meaning they share ownership in the Credit Union and elect a volunteer board of directors. Vermont Federal Credit Union provides membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Chittenden, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Franklin, Washington, or Addison Counties in Vermont. Vermont Federal Credit Union is committed to providing support to the communities it serves and to make a decided difference in the lives of its members and other Vermonters. For more information about Vermont Federal Credit Union, call (888) 252-0202, visit www.vermontfederal.org, or find us on Facebook.