SVT Receives Grant in Support of Volunteer Program
SVT is delighted to be one of seven land trusts that have received a $20,000 grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. These grants were awarded through the Foundation's new Worcester County Green Fund that was established to advance local climate action efforts throughout the region.
SVT's 36-community region spans parts of Worcester and Middlesex Counties. SVT requested a grant to support our efforts to fully implement our volunteer program by enhancing our outreach, recruitment, training, and recognition efforts. The SVT staff wants to engage new people and new groups in our volunteer projects, especially those from communities on the western edge of our region.
"We are grateful for the Greater Worcester Community Foundation for its generous support," said Dana Baxter, SVT's Assistant Director of Development who will be spearheading the implementation of the program. "With over 6,000 acres to manage, our small staff could never accomplish the necessary work without the dedication and hard work of volunteers—whether it's through habitat restoration, trail maintenance, or community outreach, their efforts directly contribute to preserving these lands for future generations.
"These funds will help us diversify our volunteer base, attracting the next generation of conservationists from all backgrounds to ensure fresh perspectives and continued stewardship of these vital natural resources for years to come."
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation serves the needs of the more than 850,000 people who live in the 60 towns and cities that make up Worcester County. The six other land trusts that received grants are the Dudley Conservation Land Trust, Greater Worcester Land Trust, Metacomet Land Trust (Upton), Mount Grace Land Trust (Athol), North County Land Trust (Leominster), and Opacum Land Trust (Brimfield).