Ways to Support TVT
Invest in Tri-Valley Transit
Consider making a charitable contribution to Tri-Valley Transit. It is an investment in the economic, social, and environmental health of Addison, Orange and Northern Windsor Counties. Your dollar counts: TVT’s federal and state funding require a local match, and every dollar donated to TVT unlocks $4. Invest in your community by clicking the PayPal Donate button above. Thank you.
Improving Economic Health
With the average annual cost of owning/operating a car in Vermont rising above $7,500, greater pressure has been placed on household budgets to ensure access to transportation. In our service area, the cost of owning and operating a vehicle is more expensive than owning a home!
- TVT’s bus system provides rides to and/or from work, school, shopping places and town centers.
Improving Social Health
With 25% of our population at risk of being transit-dependent and the rural nature of our state, the potential for being hidden at home increases. Transit-dependent members of our community are prone to rural isolation which has significant impact on their well-being.
- TVT’s Bus and Dial-a-Ride systems provide rides to medical appointments, meal sites, nursing/retirement homes, recreational and social service destinations.
Improving Environmental Health
Most of the travel in our region is done in cars, and most of that is done alone.
- Riding the bus helps our region produce less greenhouse gases, better water quality, and improved health while still enjoying access to jobs, goods and services.
Volunteer with Tri-Valley Transit
Volunteer to Drive
Our Community Rides drivers provide an invaluable service for our community. Many residents need to access healthcare and critical services, but have no transportation and cannot use our buses. Community Rides Drivers play a vital role in our organization providing these trips for people in need. Drivers volunteer their time and are reimbursed for mileage at the GSA rate.
Interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Download our Application Packet, email us, call or drop in on your local office to get started.
Addison Region | 802-388-2287 | 297 Creek Road, Middlebury
Orange/No. Windsor Region | 802-728-3773 | 1 L Street, Randolph
Join the TVT Community Rides Driver team – you’ll find it a rewarding experience!
Other ways to Volunteer
Do you like marching in holiday parades? Walk along with the TVT bus at the 4th of July parades to pass out brochures and candy to parade-goers.
Do you have time to help gather petition signatures for TVT? Each fall TVT is required to submit petitions to towns in order to get on town ballots and ask for annual town funding.
Do you like people? Staff a TVT table at events in the county educating folks on TVT’s role as the community transportation provider. Pass out brochures and TVT stuff.
Have other ideas? Contact us.
Become a Business Sponsor
TVT’s business sponsorship program offers highly visible opportunities for local businesses to promote themselves. TVT is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. Sponsorship displays are tax-deductible for you and help us make a real difference in the lives of those who rely on our transportation services.
Bus Exteriors
Sponsor an ad display on the side of a TVT bus – a highly visible way to promote your business. From small ads to rear wraps we can help you customize a sponsorship package based on your marketing goals.
TVT Sponsorship Rates Terms 2024.
For more information about TVT’s business sponsorship program, call Mary-Claire at 802-388-2287 or email mary@trivalleytransit.org.
Have other ideas? Contact us.