Volunteer With Us
“I would recommend this program to anyone! Having my Postpartum Angel visit with me and help in any way needed allowed me to get much-needed rest. She was such an angel to my two-year-old, who thrived with dedicated attention from her while I caught up on sleep. I can’t believe how lucky we are in Washington County to have this support system. Thank you!”
Supporting families isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about helping them feel grounded, resourced, and seen.
If you remember the joys and challenges that can come with welcoming a new baby or supporting a growing family, you will make an excellent Postpartum Angel Volunteer.
Our Postpartum Angels visit the homes of families with a new baby and offer meaningful, life-changing support and connection.
Volunteer on your own timeline and at your own level of commitment. You’ll be matched with a family in your neighborhood or town. Postpartum Angels typically visit families up to 12 times, and each visit lasts 1–3 hours.
What is a Postpartum Angel?
Share your time, caring, and wisdom with a new parent and her baby by visiting during the tender 4th trimester – when all families need a helping hand.
You can help reduce isolation and postpartum depression by connecting with a local family.
Have questions about volunteering as a Postpartum Angel?
Call our Program Director, Jessica, at 802-595-7953 any time Monday – Friday from 9am – 2pm, or email programs@goodbeginningscentralvt.org
What Families are Saying About Their Postpartum Angels:
“My volunteer has been an important touchstone for me on all aspects of new motherhood. I really valued her friendship and guidance enormously.”
“It was lovely just to have another person to talk with and bounce baby caring ideas off of. Thank you so much for this program! It has been so wonderful even just knowing it exists. ”
“Our Postpartum Angel made a major difference for us in getting through those early postpartum weeks and challenges. I would highly recommend this program and it was such a gift for us to have this extra support, especially with our family being out of state. ”
“This program should be replicated everywhere! There is no such thing as too much support during postpartum. Our Angel was quickly part of our weekly routine and my toddler loved her visits. She had a great calming energy & she perfectly divided her time playing blocks with my two year old and helping with household tasks. ”
“I’m really grateful that I had a volunteer come to my home in the first few months. I have a good home and I thought that people “more deserving” should have a volunteer instead of me, but she really added a lot to my relationship with my son.”
–Good Beginnings Participant
“I am honored to be a part of this team who have the same vision I have for mothers and babies.”
–Postpartum Angel Volunteer
Other Good Beginnings Volunteer Opportunities
If you have questions or want more information, contact us at info@goodbeginningscentralvt.org.
Postpartum Angel
Postpartum Angels are the core of our programs, and are treasured in the community as essential support to new families of Washington county and beyond. Your volunteer commitment level is unique to your individual schedule.
Baby & Caregiver Meetup Facilitator
Volunteer to host one of our weekly Baby & Caregiver Meetups, held at different times and locations around Central Vermont.
Events Staff
Volunteer to help out at It Takes A Village, our annual event held on the State House Lawn on May 10, 2025.
Help Out In The Office
Do you have office skills you could share with us? Volunteer to spend time at the Good Beginnings office to help out with organizational tasks, data entry, and open hours of The Nest.
Join Our Board Of Directors
Be a part of supporting our vital and unique organization. Apply here to be on our Board of Directors!
Tabling At Community Events
Help us spread the word about Good Beginnings’ offerings by staffing an informational table at events.
All volunteers must complete our application process, criminal background check and reference checks. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.