River clean-up crew with their findings

Bolton Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Join us to hear about the latest news at the popular Bolton Potholes, and get involved! 

Meet at the Smilie School parking area to learn more about proposed changes to the swimming hole access, lend a hand to clean up a potential outdoor classroom space, as well as the conserved land and town property. 

Bolton Potholes, Saturday November 7th

Details

Date: Saturday, November 7th 2026

Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Address: Smilie Memorial Elementary School (2712 Theodore Roosevelt Hwy, Bolton, VT 05676)

Parking: Please park in the Smilie School parking lot.

What to bring: Work gloves and full water bottles! 

Agenda: We will start with some updates about proposed changes to the river access, then get to work on the site!

Thank you to our partners: Lake Champlain Basin Program Waterfront Access Grant Program, Town of Bolton, and Smilie Memorial Elementary School.

This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement (LC00A0I 141) to NEIWPCC in partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program.

Do you authorize VRC to use photos of you and/or your dependents?  

  • Yes: I grant Vermont River Conservancy, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs at this volunteer event of me and any minor participants for which I am the parent or guardian. I authorize Vermont River Conservancy, its assigns and transferees to use such photographs, with or without names, for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising and web content and to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically
  • No: I do not grant Vermont River Conservancy, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs at this volunteer event of me and any minor participants for which I am the parent or guardian.

Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the program, related events and activities, I, the undersigned, acknowledge and agree that:

  • I am donating my time and services without any compensation and shall at no time be considered an employee or independent contractor of the Vermont River Conservancy for this event. 
  • The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releases or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation.
  • I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release indemnify and hold harmless Vermont River Conservancy and its officers, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, partners and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (RELEASEES) from any and all claims, demands, losses and liability arising out of or related to any injury, disability or death I may suffer, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the releases or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by the law.
  • Any dispute between Vermont River Conservancy and I will be governed by the substantive laws of Vermont. Any action or proceeding arising hereunder shall be brought in the courts of the State of Vermont.