Vermont Care Champions are community members who step up to support others within their own towns, networks, and shared spaces.
Working alongside Tuktu Care, this growing group of local Champions offers companionship and practical, non-medical support to people who benefit most from strong community connections. As we begin in Vermont, our focus is simple: build care through trust, relationships, and community rooted support.
Many Vermonters live independently but feel disconnected from the communities around them. Accessing everyday help, transportation, or companionship can be difficult, especially when families are far away or traditional services are limited.
At the same time, Vermont is rich in community spirit. People who want to show up, share their time, and contribute in meaningful ways.
Tuktu Care supports this by strengthening local community care networks, where support flows through people who already understand the rhythms, values, and needs of their communities.
Vermont Care Champions are part of a growing movement to keep care personal, local, and human.
Vermont Care Champions are community anchored individuals who bring their own strengths, experiences, and perspectives into care relationships.
They come from diverse backgrounds and age groups, often living and participating in the same communities as the people they support.
Matches are built around shared values, preferences, availability, and mutual comfort.
As this community grows, we are intentionally starting small, allowing trust and relationships to form naturally before expanding further.
Our selection process focuses on people who show genuine commitment to community care.
Each Champion completes an onboarding process that includes conversations, references, and appropriate background checks. Recognition comes through consistency, care quality, and community feedback.
This process continues to evolve alongside the Vermont community, guided by real relationships and lived experience.
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BurlingtonConnor Seid grew up in New Jersey and is currently studying Applied Sustainability at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. He has experience working with both children and older adults through environmental programming at the Essex Environmental Center in Roseland...
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ColchesterDebra is a Vermont based care professional with experience supporting older adults and people with disabilities through nonprofit work. She brings a background in hospitality and airline management, along with more than four years of hands-on community care experience....
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BurlingtonEmery is a first year student at the University of Vermont studying Neuroscience. She is deeply committed to supporting people in her community and approaches care with empathy and attentiveness. She has experience volunteering in hospitals and community medical centers...
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BurlingtonErick is a Burlington based caregiver who enjoys building genuine connections with the people he supports. He brings a calm and thoughtful presence to his work. Outside of caregiving, he enjoys reading, drawing, and engaging in lighthearted...
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BurlingtonHessain is a Burlington based community member who has lived in the area for over 15 years and recently graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Over the past year and a half, he has worked as a professional photographer...
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WaterburyIzzy is an 18 year old community member who currently works as a barista and enjoys connecting with people through conversation and service. She takes pride in learning new skills and is working on mastering latte art and the perfect pour over...
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HinesburgJohn has lived in Chittenden County since 1988 and began a long and fulfilling career in healthcare IT in 1990 at IDX. He brings decades of professional experience and a strong connection to the local community. Through supporting his own family, including witnessing his...
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MontpelierKim is an experienced caregiver, doula, and support person with both professional and personal experience providing care. She is deeply committed to ensuring that people of all ages have access to empathetic, respectful support. She understands the importance of safety...
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WaterburyLou is a compassionate, attentive, and reliable care professional with over 25 years of experience supporting others through coaching, care, and connection. She is a licensed acupuncturist, artist, and resilience coach who brings a holistic and thoughtful approach to care...
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BurlingtonMagnolia is a recent graduate of the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and History. She has experience working in an assisted living community, where she supported residents experiencing memory loss and physical challenges...
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BurlingtonNaomi (she/her) brings experience in farming, community work, and teaching, and has long been a natural caregiver within her family and social circles. She approaches care with patience, presence, and genuine interest in others. She is currently studying Social Work at the University...
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BristolSarah is based in Bristol and brings practical, hands-on experience supporting daily life at home. She has strong skills in housekeeping and deep cleaning and enjoys preparing homemade meals from scratch. She is happy to help with meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking...
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BarreSusan is a recently retired Dean of Students who enjoys meeting new people and listening to their stories. She brings a thoughtful and people centered approach shaped by years of working closely with students and families. She enjoys baking, cooking, going for walks...
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BurlingtonTrang is a lifelong Vermonter who enjoys ceramics, rollerblading, and skiing, and is currently learning to snowboard. She has spent the past three seasons working as a gardener and is actively involved in local mutual aid efforts. She values community connection and enjoys...