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The summer can be very long for parents of children in the pre-teen and early teen years before they can get a summer job. Volunteering time at a local nonprofit organization may be just the activity to fill summer days and to gain valuable experience while helping others.

In this directory you will find more than 80 volunteer opportunities for teens families in your community. The agencies listed have given us very general descriptions of the types of volunteer jobs they have available. If you find something here that interests you, give the agency a call and talk to the contact person listed. 

BLOOMFIELD

4-H Farm Resource Center
158 Auer Farm Road
Bloomfield, CT, 06002
Contact: Education Director
Telephone: 860-242-7144

Ballet Theatre Company
664 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, CT, 06002-3045
Contact: Executive Director
Telephone: 860-242-1144
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwcact/volunteer/agency/one_171128.html

Covenant to Care, Inc.
120 Mountain Avenue, Suite 212
Bloomfield, CT, 06002
Contact: Cynthia Bartholomew
Telephone: 860-243-1806

Group/Family: Individuals or groups with their own transportation, to help on Saturday pickup and delivery to families in need of donated goods. We have a truck and can pick up one helper.

EAST HARTFORD

American Lung Association of CT
45 Ash Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwcact/volunteer/agency/one_172607.html

Birthright of Greater Hartford
914 Main Street
East Hartford, CT, 06108
Contact: Director
Telephone: 800-550-4900

Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. (CONNSACS)
110 Connecticut Boulevard
East Hartford, CT, 06108
Contact: Coordinator of Youth Outreach and Advocacy
Telephone: 860-282-9881 x19

Connecticut Volunteer Services For the Blind/Handicapped:
Talking Books Program
c/o Raymond Memorial Library
840 Main Street
East Hartford, CT, 06108
Contact: Gerry Cohen
Telephone: 860-528-1996

East Hartford Branch YMCA
770 Main Street
East Hartford, CT, 06108
Contact: Executive Director
Telephone: 860-289-6612

Jefferson House Adult Day Health Center
144 Main Street, Suite J
East Hartford, CT, 06118
Contact: Recreation Coordinators
Telephone: 860-568-9692

March of Dimes, Saving Babies Together
255 Pitkin Street
East Hartford, CT, 06108
Contact: Executive Director
Telephone: 860-290-5440
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwcact/volunteer/agency/one_171513.html

East Hartland

ENFIELD

Home & Community Health Services, Inc.
140 Hazard Avenue
Enfield, CT, 06083-1199
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Telephone: 860-763-7600
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwcact/volunteer/agency/one_171889.html

North Central Counseling Services
47 Palomba Drive
Enfield, CT, 06082
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Telephone: 860-253-5021 x144

FARMINGTON

American Red Cross
209 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT, 06032
Contact: Lora Hobson
Telephone: 860-678-2793
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwcact/volunteer/agency/one_170012.html

Hill-Stead Museum
35 Mountain Road
Farmington, CT, 06032
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Telephone: 860-273-3382
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwcact/volunteer/agency/one_173320.html

New England Marrow Donor Program
209 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT, 06032
Contact: Director
Telephone: 860-678-5428

Services for the Elderly of Farmington
2 Monteith Drive
Farmington, CT, 06032
Contact: Executive Director
Telephone: 860-673-1441
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwcact/volunteer/agency/one_171749.html

State of Connecticut Department of Mental Retardation/North Central Region
270 Farmington Avenue, Suite 245
Farmington, CT, 06032
Contact: Family Support
Telephone: 860-679-7079

GLASTONBURY

Glastonbury Family YMCA
9 Welles Street
Fox Run Mall
Glastonbury, CT, 06033
Contact: Executive Director
Telephone: 860-633-6545

Muscular Dystrophy Association
78 Eastern Boulevard
Glastonbury, CT, 06033
Contact: Program Coordinator
Telephone: 860-633-4466

Upson Trust/Rockhaven
349 Hubbard Street
Glastonbury, CT, 06033
Contact: Administrator
Telephone: 860-659-1412

HARTFORD

Artworks Gallery, Inc.
233 Pearl Street
Hartford, CT, 06103
Contact: Executive Director
Telephone: 860-247-3522

Avery Heights
705 New Britain Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Telephone: 860-527-9126 x361
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwcact/volunteer/agency/one_171007.html

Bacon Congregate Housing
43 Morris Street
Hartford, CT, 06114
Contact: Administrator
Telephone: 860-724-4212

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, Inc.
One American Plaza, 2nd Floor
Hartford, CT, 06103
Contact: Director of Program Development
Telephone: 860-724-0700
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwcact/volunteer/agency/one_170853.html

Breakthrough to the Aging
30 Arbor Street, South Building
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Mo Carleton
Telephone: 860-236-1295

• Help promote independence, improve quality of life and the personal well-being of socially isolated and homebound elders who are susceptible to acute loneliness, depression and self-neglect.

• Friendly Visitor program: Make home visits that last at least one hour, talking, reading, playing games, doing crafts, listening to music, watching TV together, walking, etc. Accompany your friend to store, bank, or appointments, help write letters and/or mail correspondence, go out to lunch, help with minor household tasks. Sometimes daily phone calls are needed for reassurance or medication reminders. Minimum age 17, or family volunteer opportunity.

• Friendly Shopper program: help homebound seniors with their grocery shopping and some basic errands of necessity, such as the drug store, bank and barber or beauty shop on a weekly or twice monthly basis. Each trip will take approximately 1 to 2 hours. Use your own car to help buy groceries, put them away, open lids/containers. Occasionally shop and bring groceries back home if your friend is unable to go out. Minimum age 17 with driver's license.

Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services
125 Market Street
Hartford, CT, 06103
Contact: Sister Dorothy Strelchun, Director
Telephone: 860-548-0059

• Food pantry assistant: assist in the organization of the food pantry. Help to prepare the food packages for Friday food pantry day. Assist with the delivery/pick-up on Friday mornings. Help to prepare vouchers. Ages 16 and up.

• English As a Second Language tutor: teach basic conversational English to newly arriving refugees. Formal class, small group or one on one. Materials available. Minimum time commitment 1 to 1 1/2 hours per week.

Center City Churches, Inc.
100 Constitution Plaza, Suite 721
Hartford, CT, 01603
Contact: Ron Krom, Director, Programs & Volunteers
Telephone: 860-249-543

• Tutors are needed for children in Betances and Sanchez elementary schools. You will be paired with up to two children in grades 1-6 to help them with homework and reading. Afternoons Monday through Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. We ask for a commitment of one semester and that you attend a tutor orientation session. Minimum age requirement 15.

• Adopt A Meal: take charge of the noon meal for seniors on Saturday or Sunday, one time or one day per month. Small group can help serve the meal and clean up. Most importantly, volunteers visit with the seniors who gather to eat together, and help build community.

• Food Pantry assistants: shoppers assistant will accompany a longtime volunteer/driver to Foodshare in Windsor Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Help buy food for the Food Pantry, and load and unload the van. This is a 2-hour commitment. Pantry assistant helps organize and stock shelves of Food Pantry one day per week for approximately 2-3 hours. Food Pantry attendants will register clients and accompany them in the Food Pantry as they make their selection of foods. Minimum age 14.

• Adopt A Meal: Take over 6:00 p.m. dinner time in the soup kitchen, one Monday evening, or one Monday a month. Small group to plan the meal, bring food, prepare the meal, serve and clean up. Minimum age 14.

• Be a "Buddy" at Peter's Retreat: are you a good listener? This special ability may make you the ideal person to be a friend or "buddy" for a resident at Peter's Retreat, a program that provides housing and support for adults living with AIDS. Volunteer buddies develop special friendships with residents - talk read, listen to music and watch TV together. The most important thing is to listen and show you care. Flexible time commitment. All ages may volunteer.

Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Elizabeth Pond
Telephone: 860-249-1207

• The Charter Oak Cultural Center is seeking volunteers interested in assisting its staff in administrative and other tasks connected with a wide range of arts, building restoration, and community projects. Opportunities include program development, guided tours of the historic site, research, fundraising, providing hospitality at events, and building and grounds maintenance. Volunteers will play a key role in assisting the organization as they implement a newly enhanced multicultural agenda.

Chrysalis Center, Inc.
278 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06105
Contact: Tielen Williams, Services Director
Telephone: 860-525-1261

• Community volunteer: assist with groups, serve lunches, assist with creative activities such as arts and crafts.

• During holidays, wrap gifts, play instruments. The major holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas are when volunteers are needed the most.

Connecticut Children's Medical Center
282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Marisol Rodriguez-Colon, Volunteer Recruiter
Telephone: 860-545-9703

• Family Friends program: volunteers are specially trained and matched with chronically ill children in their homes. These volunteers provide play activities for the child while providing support to the parents or caregivers in their home. Family Friends volunteers must be at least 55 years old and available to work at least 4 hours per week. Transportation to and from the assignment is the volunteer's responsibility.

Connecticut Classical Guitar Society
P.O. Box 1528
Hartford, CT, 06144-1528
Contact: Beatrice Birdman
Executive Director
Telephone: 860-249-7041

• Assist Executive Director and Artistic Director with filing, organizing, phone calls, computer technical support during and after concert series (Sept - May). Should have great organizational skills, phone skills and preferably computer skills including database and web design.

• Help at concerts and pre-concert preparations; contacting media, membership, target interest groups for promotions, basic file support, reorganizing, prioritizing.

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Doug Moore
Executive Assistant
Telephone: 860-413-6023

• Intern or volunteer: The Department of Consumer Protection is seeking interns and volunteers to fill multiple positions within the agency. Individuals interested in pharmaceuticals, liquor enforcement, underage drinking, fraud, criminal justice, and public relations are strongly encouraged to apply. Our staff will work in conjunction with each intern/volunteer to provide a supportive learning environment that will utilize each person's strongest skills and attributes. Ages 16 and up are welcome.

Connecticut Institute For the Blind/Oak Hill
120 Holcomb Street
Hartford, CT, 06112-1589
Contact: Suzanne Heise, Vice President for Development
Telephone: 860-242-2274

• Volunteers for CIB/Oak Hill residents needed to accompany people with multiple disabilities including mental retardation on community outings.

• Volunteers for blind adults: To accompany blind adults on shopping trips, community errands and activities; to drive blind adults to appointments; to read mail.

• Guardians are needed for people with multiple disabilities, including mental retardation. Volunteers who become guardians make decisions on behalf of a person who is not capable of making decisions for himself/herself.

Connecticut Puerto Rican Forum
95 Park Street
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Phyllis Bonneau, Support Service Coordinator
Telephone: 860-247-3227

• Tutors: our students need extra help with computers, MS Office programs, communication skills, especially writing, and math skills. Tutors must be 16 years of age.

Connecticut Valley Girl Scout Council
340 Washington Street
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Virginia Pertillar
Telephone: 860-522-0163

• Mentors, troop/group leaders and assistant leaders, trainers, community program managers, office assistant manager, service unit managers, outdoor trainers, public relations specialist, fund raisers, camp promotion manager, parent liaison, translator, data entry clerk, and more!

ConnectiKids, Inc.
814 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06105
Contact: Sandra Sydlo
Executive Director
Telephone: 860-522-8710

• Tutor recruitment is ongoing throughout the course of the program year. Individuals from the following organizations can contact ConnectiKids office at 522-8710 to inquire about becoming a tutor.

• Organizations - State Departments: Department of Public Health, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Office of Policy & Management, Department of Mental Retardation, Department of Social Services, Department of Agriculture. Corporations: Aetna, MassMutual, The Hartford. Community Organizations: United Way of the Capital Area, The Hartford Courant. Other: Members of the Hartford Church community including Asylum Hill Congregational Church and Trinity Episcopal Church, Avon High School, Hartford Public High School, Weaver High School.

• Volunteers to assist in program support opportunities such as helping with set up of sites, office/clerical duties, creating program materials, supervising young children. Ages 16 to adult.

Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies, Inc.
2998 Main Street
P.O. Box 4046
Hartford, CT, 06147-4046
Contact: Valencia Coleman, Executive Director
Telephone: 860-249-8915

• Clerical: filing, computer input, data entry - good for ages 15 and up.

• Maintenance: plumbing and electrical repair.

• Carpentry: repairs, float.

• Janitorial help.

Democracy Works
21 Oak Street, Suite 208
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Carolyn Gabel
Telephone: 860-727-1157

• Various opportunities available for all ages to volunteer at DemocracyWorks.

Family Life Education Inc.
39 Grace Street
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Karen Dizaar
Telephone: 860-233-9700

• Collection and delivery of food, furniture/appliances, school supplies/books, toys/layette items.
• Beautification of grounds - painting, planting gardens, cleaning and waxing, obtaining office furniture/supplies.
• Business and corporate volunteers needed serve on the board of directors, fundraising, public relations, creating guilds to support our work, coordinating in-kind donations.
• Many opportunities to interact directly with program participants, Assisting with childcare, transporting clients to/from groups, speaking to groups on various topics, chaperoning trips, retreats, sharing special skills - photography, infant massage, dramatic arts, etc., assisting with group fundraisers.
• Holcomb Farm - transport vegetables from farm to Family Life, sort, bag and deliver food to families.
• Recreation Activities: chaperone trips and outings.
• Family Fair Day: assist with games/activities, coordinate donations of food, entertainment, prizes, etc.
• Three Kings Day: obtain donations of gifts - food, music, etc. for parties, or assist with parties - games, arts & crafts, children's activities, etc.

Girls Incorporated of Hartford
121 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT, 06105
Contact: Lynn Frankel or Bonnie Glasser
Telephone: 860-244-8198

• Volunteer to help plan and implement a non-traditional science fair.
• Come and speak for a half hour about your career.
• Share your talents, interests and abilities: music, movement, tae bo, sewing, painting, knitting, building bird houses, yoga, poetry, woodworking, science, cooking, bird watching, hip hop aerobics, friendship bracelets.
• Lead a Brownie/Girl Scout troop, start a theater arts class, organize a book club, etc.
• Brainstorm fundraising possibilities, arenas for visibility.
• Be a resource for in-kind donations: printing services, food, t-shirts, book bags, etc.

Greater Hartford Association for Retarded Citizens (HARC)
900 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06105
Contact: Diana Appleton, Coordinator of Public Education
Telephone: 860-278-1100 x247

• Administration: board members
• Birth to three: interpreters - foreign language; toy maintenance and organization.
• Employment centers: provide one-on-one support as needed, with hand over hand, verbal, etc.
• Life enrichment program: assist staff during leisure activities such as baking, gardening, creative arts, fitness and games; provide support on community outings; assist with clients' personal needs such as lunch, restrooms, coats; help maintain program area, set up and clean up; develop small group or one-on-one activities, theme activities.
• Assist with moving participants from one area to another; help with work materials, computer programs, lunch set up, feeding and clean up, photocopying, assist in AM-PM transportation process (hours 8:30-10:00 am or 1:45-3:00 p.m.).
• Public relations and development: work on auction, mailings, photocopying, be a guest journalist, speaker or attendant at a booth in a health or job fair.
• Recreation: Saturday recreation instructor - cooking, pottery, etc.; Special Olympics partners or coaches, or teach specialty classes.
• Respite: provide respite during group sessions, i.e., parent support groups; special instructors for country camp - crafts, cooking, etc.
• Kids on Block: puppeteers; someone to clean and mend the puppets.

Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity
780 Windsor Street
P.O. Box 1933
Hartford, CT, 06144
Contact: Sarah Santora
Telephone: 860-541-2208

• Every Saturday, year round: volunteer to help us build a house for one eight-hour day. Building sites in Hartford, Manchester, East Hartford, Bloomfield and Windsor. Habitat will provide tools and training.

Hartford Children's Theatre
360 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06105
Contact: Ronelle Cipolla
Telephone: 860-249-7970

• Administrative assistance: bulk mailings, etc.
• Usher at Mainstage/Ensemble productions.
• Assist teachers in drama school and summer youth theatre.
• Poster route deliveries.

Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective
P.O. Box 2094
1841 Broad Street
Hartford, CT, 06145-2094
Contact: Rich Carter
Telephone: 860-278-4163 x17

• Medical providers (doctors, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants).
• Medical staff (RN's, LPN's).
• Laboratory staff (phlebotomists, medical technologists, medical assistants).
• Front desk staff.
• HIV counselors.
• Health/outreach educators.
• Support group facilitators.
• Fundraising assistants.
• Administrative/office.
• Special events assistants.
• Men's and women's advisory committees.
• Board of Directors.

Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT, 06102
Contact: Eileen Pelletier, Volunteer Services Manager
Telephone: 860-545-2448

• Many volunteer opportunities exist including nursing units, clerical, patient transport, runners, hospitality, auxiliary store, child care center, audiovisual. Youth age 13 and up, and adults.

Hartford Seminary
77 Sherman Street
Hartford, CT, 06105
Contact: Rosanne Lezak Janow
Director of Administration
Telephone: 860-509-9501

• Library bookstore: page scan textbooks for visually impaired students; ticket new titles; shelve returns, copy interlibrary loan requests.
• Facilities assistant: assist with spring and fall lawn cleanup; raking; weeding; custodial duties, etc.
• Volunteers age 16 and up are welcome.

Hartford's Camp Courant
285 Broad Street
Hartford, CT, 06115
Contact: Mona Friedland, Director of Development
Telephone: 860-241-3910

• Readers: volunteer readers are needed for our early learning program during the camp season (Late June through mid-August). Share your lunch hour with a child to read a story and talk. This type of social interaction is a positive way to have direct impact on a child.
• Chaperone: chaperones are needed both during the camp season and during the school year for our junior leadership program. Assist counselors and unit directors in supervising children ages 5-12 on scheduled field trips. You may request a particular age group.
• Program committee volunteer: join our program committee to help plan and suggest special programming for children during summer months. Committee meets periodically during the school year to plan summer programs.
• Office buddy: volunteers needed to assist with office tasks on an as needed basis. Tasks would include labeling, folding, stuffing envelopes, filing, copying or other office work. Refreshments and a camp gift are provided to all office buddies.

Immaculate Conception Shelter & Housing Corp.
P.O. Box 260669
Hartford, CT, 06126
Contact: Patti White
Program Developer
Telephone: 860-724-4823

• Computer training and tutoring in our SOLACE educational and employment training program.
• Serve meals to individuals during the shelter season from October to April.
• Go out on outreach van to provide services to people living on the streets, abandoned buildings, etc.
• During the holidays: meal service, holiday gifts, clothing, etc.

La Casa de Puerto Rico
48 Main Street
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Carmen Rodriguez
Telephone: 860-522-7296

• Every other Friday, at La Casa Elderly, 180 Oak Street from 1:00 to 3:00, help distribute food from Foodshare.
• Volunteers are needed to assist elderly in maintaining a community garden beginning 06/01.

Mi Casa Family Service & Educational Center, Inc.
510 Park Street
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Luis-Felipe Agrelot, Program Director
Telephone: 860-522-5222

• Tutors/mentors: assist students between the ages of 12-17 with homework and academic/enrichment activities September to June.
• Sports/recreation: assist students in learning basketball and volleyball techniques and sports ethics and other, November to January.
• Arts & crafts: assist students in creating cultural art projects January to June.

North Central Area Agency on Aging
2 Hartford Square West
Suite 101
Hartford, CT, 06106-5129
Contact: Robyn Harper-Gulley, Planner/Grants Manager
Telephone: 860-724-6993 x270

• Clerical - ongoing: filing, faxing, copying, etc.
• Health insurance counseling - ongoing: answer/return calls from elderly regarding different types of services available, training is provided.

Nutmeg Big Brothers/Big Sisters
100 Constitution Plaza
Hartford, CT, 06103-1721
Contact: Laura Green
Executive Director
Telephone: 860-525-5437

• Nutmeg Big Brothers/Big Sisters creates one-to-one mentoring relationships between children and professionally screened, trained and supervised adult volunteers.

Planned Parenthood of Connecticut, Inc.
1229 Albany Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06112
Contact: Vicky Feliciano, Center Coordinator
Telephone: 860-728-0203

• PPC welcomes volunteers and interns age 16 or older in many areas including the following:
• help with administrative/office/clerical work.
• join local committees and plan and promote events.
• legislative/pro-choice advocacy (from home: letter writing, etc.)
• staffing tables at large events - concerts, fairs, etc.
• working in a health center.
• sexuality educator outreach volunteer.
• use contacts to help raise money from individuals, corporations, and/or foundations.
• research project for college or university credit.

Riverfront Recapture, Inc.
One Hartford Square West, Suite 100
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Denise Morgan, Volunteer Coordinator
Telephone: 860-713-3131

• Numerous opportunities for volunteering for those 16 and older.
• Work at events such as Riverfest, Mark Twain Days, Music Under the Stars.
• Phone support for weekend events providing information to callers.
• Office assistance such as mailings, phone calls, pre-event organizational work.

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
114 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT, 06105
Contact: Tobye Karl, Director of Volunteer Services
Telephone: 860-714-4278

• Admissions: assist department personnel with clerical/registration duties and escort new patients to their rooms or other departments.
• Central service: assist staff with a variety of duties including folding, labeling, stocking shelves and running errands.
• Clerical: perform office duties such as filing, copying, mailing, answering phones in many departments including Hoffman Heart and Maternity.
• Discharge escort: transport discharge patients by wheelchair.
• Fitness center: assist staff by answering phones, making appointments and other needed tasks.
• Information desk: provide directions, patient information and visitor passes.
• Hospital information system: data entry, computer related tasks.
• Laboratory services: assist with filing and storage of surgical slides.
• Music is healing: play musical instrument on patient floors.
• Nursing floors: assist with a variety of patient related tasks such as making beds, transporting patients, running errands, helping at meal time, and filling water pitchers.
• Physical therapy: provide encouragement and coaching while patients having therapy.
• Post anesthesia care unit: assist staff with transporting patients, maintaining supplies, answering phones and running errands.
• Outpatient clinics: assist staff with registration of patients, clerical duties, greeting and assisting patients.
• Rx For Reading: read to young children in the Outpatient Clinic as a way of encouraging early literacy.
• Storeroom: assist staff with filing, record keeping and processing supplies.
• Waiting rooms: provide information to families of surgical patients.
• Minimum age for volunteers is 14.

San Juan Tutorial Program, Inc.
1304 Main Street, Suite 131
Hartford, CT, 06103
Contact: Michelle Carew, Program Supervisor
Telephone: 860-247-7166

• Elementary student volunteer - one on one tutoring of elementary-aged students (K-6), assisting with homework and school projects, reading to students and/or listening to students read, acting as positive role model, etc.
• Cook for parties (family gatherings) at holiday time - Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter.
• Middle school program volunteer: one on one tutoring of middle school students, assisting with homework and school projects, acting as a positive role model, assisting with positive youth development curriculum implementation, etc.
• Secondary program volunteer: one on one tutoring of middle and high school students, assisting with homework and school projects, acting as a positive role model, providing computer assistance, etc.

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America/CT Chapter, Inc.
Gengras Ambulatory Center, Suite 2101
114 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT, 06105
Contact: Carin Buckman
Telephone: 860-714-5540

• Responsible adult or group of adults with valid driver's license(s) to provide transportation six times per year for youths in the Transition Trek program. A rented vehicle will be provided. Transportation needed one Wednesday afternoon every two months.
• Always in need of volunteers to help with fundraisers, parties, health fairs and a variety of association events. Enthusiasm and eagerness to help is the only pre-requisite.
• Tutor/mentor: flexible tutoring/mentoring program to mentor/tutor a youth with sickle cell disease. Youths participate in one of two social outreach programs and are between the ages of 10 and 18. Tutoring/mentoring schedule is arranged between the volunteer and the child's family. Commitment to attend one program meeting per month with child is required. Children with sickle cell disease face school absenteeism social isolation, and are at risk of performing poorly in school. They need your help!

Silver Service Inc.
46 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT, 06105
Contact: Cheryl Fuentes
Telephone: 860-278-7210

• Exercise - an hour per week to lead seniors in low impact stretching and exercising.
• Dance instruction - someone to give lessons.
• Hair care - licensed beauticians or barbers.
• Education - share your knowledge about any subject . . . Plants, animals, travel, health, art, music, history, writing, etc.
• Health help - licensed nurse to be available for blood pressure checkups.
• Computer/internet - help seniors learn skills, search for old friends, family history, e-mail, etc.
• Reporters - write a report about what is happening on the senior scene for our newsletter.
• Reminiscence training - good program to bring together the old and the young. Teachers receive training and encourage students to go to senior housing, senior centers, etc. to speak with seniors.
• Choral singing - churches, schools or organizations to practice and sing with seniors and perhaps put on concerts in their housing or senior centers.
• Multi-cultural events - use music, art, dance or storytelling to bring about an understanding of the diverse ethnic backgrounds of Hartford.
• Musical instruments - teach seniors to play, lead a band, donate an instrument.
• Talent search - devote one hour showcasing your talent of singing, dancing, playing an instrument, magic, portraiture, etc.
• Fun & games - bingo! Lead bingo games by calling numbers so seniors can play for prizes.
• Spelling bee - do you have old spelling books, or time to work with a senior? Are you a teacher with a 6th grade class who could practice with seniors?
• Crafts - donate some time showing seniors how to knit, crochet, etc.
• Festivals - help distribute food, set tables, pour beverages, etc. for parties. Be a dance partner for a senior.
• Newsletter - help collate, label, mail monthly newsletter.
• Chaperone a group to a play, opera, movie, dinner theatre, etc.
• Birthday brigade - send cards to seniors on birthdays, holidays.
• Help seniors write their memoirs to be put into a book. Training provided. Good project for youth.
• Minimum age for Silver Service volunteers is 10.

Southend Community Services
427 Franklin Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06114
Contact: John Thomas, Director, Childcare Services
Telephone: 860-296-0366

• Tutor/aide: work with children in small groups or individually as directed by head teacher or program coordinator. Minimum age 16.
• Youth chore worker: this no fee/low fee service assists elderly residents in remaining safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes. Youth workers age 14-18 provide chore services such as housekeeping and yard work after school and during the summer school vacation months. Youth workers are trained in basic employment skills and are paid CT minimum wage for hours of service. This program employees youth and services seniors in south Hartford and Wethersfield.
• Home care scheduler: maintain clients' schedules on computer for the Home Help and Connecticut Community Care programs. Prepare client reports for home care workers. Confidentiality is a must. Minimum age requirement 21.

Trinity Hill Care Center
151 Hillside Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06112
Contact: Tanna Howard, Director of Recreation
Telephone: 860-951-1060

• Recreation volunteer to assist the recreation staff with the implementation of recreation activities. Volunteers are also offered the opportunity to be creative and utilize their interests and skills to apply to the development of new programs.
• Special activities at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Individuals and groups may participate; must be 16 or older.

Trust House
155 Wyllys Street
Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Sister Anita Smith, Director of Volunteers
Telephone: 860-278-8387

• Tutors: volunteers assist staff in teaching early childhood education pre-kindergarten training, GED preparation, English as a second language, adult basic education (simple math/reading), computer literacy, parents as teachers.

Village For Families and Children
1680 Albany Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06105
Contact: William Baker, President
Telephone: 860-236-4511

• The Village provides outpatient mental health counseling, short-term residential care, therapeutic foster care, extended day treatment, adoption, family strengthening support services, and violence prevention programs.

VNA Health Care
103 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT, 06105
Contact: Diane Oberg
Telephone: 860-249-4862

• Meals on Wheels volunteers - ongoing through the year, may give 2 hours each month for one delivery session, or more.

Women's League Child Development Center
1695 Main Street
Hartford, CT, 06120
Contact: Paquita Sims
Telephone: 860-524-5969

• Story readers for children.
• Carpentry - installing outdoor carpet, fixing broken toys.
• Painting - interior
• Helpers for lunch and nap times.
• Volunteers for spring and winter cleaning.
• Floor stripping and buffing.

Y-US, Inc. (Youth United for Survival)
P.O. Box 261140
Hartford, CT, 06126
Contact: Kelly Regan
Program Director
Telephone: 860-231-9165 x3

• Meal groups (Friday evenings): bring, prepare and serve Friday night meal to our retreat group of children aged 8-15. Also bring and facilitate arts and crafts after dinner, or play board games. Nice family volunteer opportunity.

Andover, Hebron, Marlborough Youth Services, Inc.
25 Pendleton Drive
Hebron, CT, 06248
Contact: Joel Rosenberg, Executive Director
Telephone: 860-228-9488

• Board of Directors members.
• Substance abuse & violence prevention task force members.
• Lanterns - adult mentors for school-age children.
• Project Graduation.
• Volunteer opportunities for those 16 and older.

Berlin-Kensington YMCA
365 Main Street
Kensington, CT, 06037
Contact: Christopher Godfrey
Telephone: 860-828-6559

• Youth sports and coaching: the YMCA is always looking for a few good men and women with coaching or athletic experience who wish to volunteer to teach soccer, basketball, T-ball or swimming. Coaching positions are seasonal by sport.
• The YMCA has openings to work with preschool or school-age children one or two afternoons a week during the school year. Volunteers should be able to establish a regular schedule for two or more months to tutor.

Manchester Area Conference of Churches
P.O. Box 773
Manchester, CT, 06045-0773
Contact: Pam Myers, Volunteer Program Manager
Telephone: 860-647-8003

• Samaritan shelter: volunteers needed every evening to assist staff in tending to the needs of shelter guests, serve evening meals. Youth 14 and up may help in the kitchen; must be 18 to work in shelter.
• Shepherd's Place soup kitchen: volunteers may help prepare and serve midday meal six days a week, 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Youth 14 and up with adult.
• Emergency food pantry: volunteers needed from 9:00 am to 12:00 p.m. weekdays to help stock shelves and fill orders. Some light lifting is required. High school seniors to adult.
• Clothing store: volunteers needed Monday through Saturday to help staff the clothing store. Youth 14 with adult, and up.
• Seasonal sharing volunteer: help make someone's holiday brighter by helping collect food and gifts, or help at the Giving Tree Program at Buckland Hills Mall during the holiday season.
• Giving Tree coordinator: do you have good organizational skills and a flexible schedule? Help to coordinate with MACC personnel, Buckland Hills Mall, Salvation Army and other volunteers. Mid -August through Christmastime.
• Drivers: drivers needed for early morning pickups and light errands. Seasonal drivers are also needed. Adults age 18 and up.
• Clerical help: skilled clerical help is appreciated during regular business hours. Adults 18 and up.
• Custodial help: seeking volunteers with daytime availability to help clean and maintain several MACC sites. Adults 18 and up.
• Licensed carpenter needed on an occasional basis for assistance at various MACC sites. Adults 18 and up.
• Licensed plumber needed on an occasional basis for assistance at MACC sites. Adults 18 and up.
• Licensed electrician needed on an occasional basis for assistance at MACC sites. Adults 18 and up.

Willow House Day Care Center
1208 Stafford Road
Mansfield Depot, CT, 06251
Contact: Susan Daley, Director
Telephone: 860-429-5240

• Assist teaching staff. May include sports such as golf, baseball, bike riding, or group, individual reading of stories. May also include rocking, cuddling, sharing with children. Volunteers must 16 or older.

Boys' and Girls' Club of New Britain, Inc.
150 Washington Street
New Britain, CT, 06051
Contact: G. Kingsley Boakye, Director of Operations
Telephone: 860-229-2865

• Tutors needed to assist in tutoring in the Homework Club.
• Scorekeepers, coaches, referees to help with winter Biddy Basketball programs.
• Computer Instructors to assist children in creating websites.
• Help is needed during karate instruction, piano lessons, etc.
• Volunteers must be aged 16 or older.

Catholic Charities/Catholic Family Services
90 Franklin Square
New Britain, CT, 06051
Contact: Wanda Brown-Claitty
Regional Executive Director
Telephone: 860-225-3561

• Office assistant: help with typing, data entry, filing and reception work. 18 and up.
• Mentors: establish one on one relationships with adolescents. Minimum age 15.

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc.
26 Russell Street
New Britain, CT, 06052-1313
Contact: Lynn Zeitler
Telephone: 860-223-2778

• Volunteer Facilitator for The Cove, a support program for grieving children and families in central Connecticut. Volunteers are provided free training. Program operates at the Child Guidance Clinics, 2 Friday evenings per month from September to June. The next training is in January. We are very much in need of dedicated individuals to continue this worthwhile program.

Family Services of Central CT, Inc.
92 Vine Street
New Britain, CT, 06010
Contact: Phil Jones or Jean Boada, Associate Director/Administrative Assistant
Telephone: 860-223-9291

• Date entry, data management and reports
• Light maintenance activities: replacement of light fixtures, light bulbs
• Minor plumbing
• Carpentry jobs - light
• Clerical help

Friendship Service Center of New Britain, Inc.
241-249 Arch Street
New Britain, CT, 06051
Contact: Donna Gaber or Gerry Waldo, Kitchen Director/Kitchen Manager
Telephone: 860-225-0211

• Volunteer work needed in the kitchen of soup kitchen/homeless shelter Monday through Saturday 9:30 to 1:30 or 3:00 to 6:30. Evenings and Saturdays are best for teenagers and families. We have work for all ages, kids are very welcome - work ranges from setting up trays to preparing and serving food to cleaning up.
• Prepare and bring in a meal for Sunday, either noon or evening. This is more a group activity for youth and/or adults.
• A group can volunteer to clean up the outside of the building - weed, rake, plant flowers in the spring, etc. All ages may participate.

Klingberg Family Centers
Linwood Street
New Britain, CT, 06052
Contact: Kelli Gallagher, Coordinator of Special Events
Telephone: 860-224-9113

• Help needed at special events such as:
• Antique auto show in October
• Golf tournament in May
• Help is also needed with general mailing projects.

Moms Program/New Britain General Hospital
100 Grand Street
P.O. Box 100
New Britain, CT, 06050
Contact: Jennifer Hernandez, Program Coordinator
Telephone: 860-224-5236

• Assist in playgroup, playing with children, creating fun environment for children birth to 5 years of age. Minimum age to volunteer is 14.

New Britain Salvation Army
78 Franklin Square
New Britain, CT, 06051
Contact: Patricia Wood, Envoy
Telephone: 860-225-8491

• Youth program assistant: help set up and clean up for various youth programs. Youth Night is Friday. Also, may assist in running the programs or supervising younger children. Must be 16 or older.
• Women's Auxiliary assistant: help set up and clean up before and after Auxiliary meetings. Other duties depending on the particular needs of the group. May assist with food sales, food preparation, or the harvest fair. The Women's Auxiliary meets once a month. Over 18 please.
• Advisory Board assistant: set up and clean up for Advisory Board monthly meetings. May assist with food preparation or set up. The advisory board meets the first Monday of every month at 12:00 noon. Volunteer(s) needed the morning of the meeting. Must be 18 or older.
• Soup kitchen: help prepare the meals, serve them and clean up on Saturday and Sunday in the winter months. Adults, youth over 16, groups welcome.
• Food pantry: stock food pantry, move cans and boxes, organize cans and keep them in order, put items on shelves, re-organize to fit all items in the pantry. Ages 16 and up.
• Data entry for food pantry: enter client information into a computer for our record - keeping. Age 16 or older.
• Bulletin board: creative person needed to update our bulletin boards and post necessary information - artistically inclined, age 16 or older and able to work independently based on a theme.
• Shelter: cleaning the shelter area, mopping, sweeping, taking out the trash, helping the staff prepare nightly meal. Must be 18 or older.
• Holiday Castle help: help set up and run the Holiday Castle during the month of December, wrapping and sorting gifts according to age group, also organizing food, handing out Christmas gifts and holiday food baskets to the needy families in New Britain. Youth and adults, individually or in groups welcome. Minimum age 12.

New Britain-Berlin YMCA
50 High Street
New Britain, CT, 06051
Contact: Lisa Centurelli
Telephone: 860-229-3787

• Youth sports and coaching: the YMCA is always looking for a few good men and women with coaching or athletic experience who wish to volunteer to teach soccer, basketball, T-ball or swimming. Coaching positions are seasonal by sport.
• YMCA after school youth development programs need academic tutors for children in grades 3-5 one or two afternoons a week in New Britain. Volunteers are needed to work one-on-one with at-risk children.
• The YMCA has openings to work with school-age children one or two afternoons a week during the school year. Volunteers should be able to establish a regular schedule for two or more months to tutor.
• Teen Mentors: the YMCA's teen development program needs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. and needs mature adults to assist teenagers with homework at the middle school and high school level. Bilingual (English and Spanish) volunteers are especially needed. Flexible schedules.

RSVP of Central Connecticut
147 West Main Street
P.O. Box 578
New Britain, CT, 06050
Contact: Jennifer Wells, Program Director
Telephone: 860-224-7117

• A centralized volunteer program which provides people ages 55 and older with a variety of volunteer opportunities including positions in safety, health care, tutoring and more.

YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Service of New Britain
22 Glen Street
P.O. Box 2545
New Britain, CT, 06051
Contact: Karen Bogdon, Adult Advocate
Telephone: 860-225-4681 x214

• Counselor advocate training: 40-hour training provided per State of Connecticut standards. Volunteers are trained to deal effectively with victims of sexual assault, and their families and friends. Duties include 2 hotline shifts minimum per month. Shifts may require hospital advocacy, policy advocacy or other.
• Office assistant: assists staff with office functions such as distributing marketing/outreach flyers, maintaining office paperwork and possible outreach methods through follow up calls to underserved populations.

Connecticut Humane Society
701 Russell Road
Newington, CT, 06111
Contact: Alicia Wright
Telephone: 860-594-4502 x6309

• Pet facilitated therapy: this program brings happiness and love to residents in continuing care facilities across the state. Bring various pets to the residents to cuddle and hold. We welcome volunteers who bring their own pet; however that is not required.
• Foster care program - allows volunteers to temporarily care for animals in their homes until they are old enough or well enough for permanent placement.
• Vaccination clinic: held Fridays and Saturdays to allow individuals to have their pets vaccinated at a reduced fee. Volunteers assist the vet by providing support in the exam rooms, assisting in the completion of forms and helping the patients flow through the clinic process.
• Medical internships - for students who have veterinary interest and/or some medical training.
• Animal adoption/socialization volunteers assist with achieving our primary goal; placing animals into good homes. Work with the adoption team and kennel staff by assisting with customer service, providing general maintenance of the adoption area and socializing the adoptable animals.
• Wet Noses retail store - Volunteers needed to assist in this gift shop by providing customer service, handling the sale of items and other administrative in-store tasks.
• Special events program: assist the public relations department with the planning, promotion, and staffing of our special events. The purpose of our events is to raise funds, and public awareness of our mission. Youth and adults, families and groups are welcome.

Newington Human Services
131 Cedar Street
Newington, CT, 06111
Contact: Dorothy Revzon, LCSW
Clinical Coordinator
Telephone: 860-665-8590

• Volunteer coordinator, food closet: adults may either monitor recipient usage or assist with stocking or shopping. Youth may help with food collections.
• Youth may assist the department's youth worker with a variety of tasks and opportunities. The opportunities will vary with the time of year and availability to supervise.
• Holiday basket program may use adult and/or older youth. Project begins in August.

Prevent Child Abuse Connecticut
74 East Street
Plainville, CT, 06062
Contact: Susanne Santangelo
Telephone: 860-793-3375

• Advisory committee: members of this 12-member executive committee volunteer their time to guide the overall development of our program. Volunteers should have interest in fundraising, child abuse awareness, and committee assignments.
• Community educator: volunteers present workshops to childcare providers, babysitters, schools, and parents on shaken baby syndrome. A six-hour training must be completed.
• Kids on The Block: volunteers present scripted workshop performances to children using a blend of puppetry and educational curricula to teach children about child abuse and personal safety. Volunteers will be trained in Bunraku style puppetry and must complete a five-hour training and participate in rehearsals.
• Special events: PCA CT is frequently asked to staff information booths for children's activities at a variety of community/agency events. Volunteers who have a need for flexible commitments that are not ongoing may find these opportunities to be ideal. A basic understanding of our program and interest in our mission are the only requirements.
• Volunteer group facilitator: This 4-hour weekly volunteer position provides the rewarding experience of working directly with parents in one of our parent support groups. PCA CT provides volunteer group facilitators with a 21-hour initial training, ongoing professional supervisions, and in-service trainings throughout the volunteer's experience. A minimum of a one-year commitment is required.
• Child care volunteer: This 2-hour a week volunteer position provides the opportunity to work with children while their parents attend parent support group meetings. With over 30 active parent meetings, these opportunities are available throughout the state. PCA CT provides child care volunteers with a 10-hour training program and an on-going professional supervision. A minimum of a six-month commitment is preferred.

ROCKVILLE

Rockville General Hospital
31 Union Street
Rockville, CT, 06066
Contact: Barbara Chamberland
Volunteer Coordinator
Telephone: 860-872-5155

• Junior volunteer program for youth 13-17. Time commitment is one day a week for 4 hours, and training is provided.

Arthritis Foundation, Southern New England Chapter
35 Cold Spring Road
Rocky Hill, CT, 06066
Contact: Karen Manzella, Internship Supervisor
Telephone: 860-563-1177

• Health program or development volunteer: answer phones, assist with direct mail and marketing projects, data entry, event set up and take down, desk top publishing, public relations, communications. Ages 14 and up, groups welcome.
• Holiday events: spring break, Easter, summertime special events.

Brain Injury Association of CT, Inc. (BIAC)
1800 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 224
Rocky Hill, CT, 06067
Contact: Alice Holloway
Telephone: 860-721-8111

• Library updates (Microsoft Word knowledge needed) - ongoing
• Prepare newsletter for mailing - quarterly
• Education/community outreach (health fairs, exhibits, schools, etc.) - ongoing
• Wreath sale - (order taker, driver statewide, project manager, etc.) - November/December
• Golf tournament - up to 3 months prior to July tournament (lining up players, sponsors, donors, etc. (calls), assist at tournament)
• Annual appeal/membership drives - (telephone calls, mailing, etc.) - spring and fall
• Information Searches on Internet - (applicable sites, articles, resources, etc.) - ongoing
• General Fundraising Activities (connections, networking, etc.) - ongoing
• General Office Work - ongoing
• PR & Media - "Help get the word out" - ongoing

SIMSBURY

Farmington Valley YMCA
730 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT, 06070
Contact: Laura Hipp, Program Director; Camp Director
Telephone: 860-658-4465

• Camp specialist: looking for people with special talents, hobbies or skills who enjoy being with children. These positions are designed for 1-day or 1-week long instruction to share talents with our campers, who are between the ages of 3 and 13. We meet at Town Forest Park in Simsbury from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Storyteller/book reader: books have a lot of power. What was your favorite book when you were young? Come help our campers and students find their favorite books. We are looking for people who like to be with children of any age, who are willing to share their favorite stories or read a new one. Influence the growth of a child by helping them realize the importance of reading and sharing stories.
• Annual support volunteer: make phone calls to YMCA members on behalf of its annual support campaign. Callers would be provided with cards stating giving history and YMCA involvement, and ask for continued support in the form of a monetary donation. Training and support provided in a "phone-a-thon" atmosphere. The annual support campaign raises scholarship money for area families otherwise unable to participate in Y programs. Ages 16 and older.
• Family Olympics volunteer: staff sports games at YMCA Family Olympics. Examples include soccer kick, basketball shot, football throw. 3-4 hour time commitment outside at Simsbury's "Septemberfest." Families "compete" in a free, non-competitive, fun atmosphere where everyone wins a prize. Volunteers of all ages are welcome.

McLean
75 Great Pond Road
Simsbury, CT, 06070
Contact: Megan Gill
Telephone: 860-658-3910

• Meals-On-Wheels deliverers - deliver meals to area elderly and disabled. One and a half to two hours once a month.
• Meals-On-Wheels route coordinator - can work from home. Create and coordinate monthly schedule of volunteer drivers.
• Unit based volunteers - volunteers are assigned to a specific unit of residents and establish friendships through participation in activities, conversations and socialization.
• Entertainment: local groups (girl scouts, civic organizations) to perform for the residents, acting out a skit, singing, reading, etc.

SOUTH WINDHAM

Camp Horizons, Inc.
P.O. Box 323
South Windham, CT, 06266
Contact: Lauren Perrotti, Director of Operations
Telephone: 860-456-1032

• Work with children and adults who are mentally handicapped in our "Weekends in the Country" program. Be a buddy to a camper for a few hours, a day or a whole weekend, it's up to you. Assist with arts and crafts, sports and various other recreational activities.
• Complete maintenance work to help uplift our facility and create a safe and fun environment for our campers. There is both indoor and outdoor work, including raking, painting and cleaning.
• Choose to do office work. With a limited number of office staff we are always in need of assistance. Everything from copying, mailing flyers and filing to computer work.
• Entertain our campers. We need quality entertainment acts to perform for our campers. Music, puppetry, theater, sports, etc.!
• People in retail are needed to examine and advise us on inventory procedures and tracking products in our Camp Trading Post.

STORRS

Mansfield Senior Center Association, Inc.
303 Maple Road
Storrs, CT, 06268
Contact: Marilyn Gerling, MSW
Telephone: 860-429-0262 x102

• Various opportunities are available including but not limited to drivers, computer assistance, program planning and socializing with the participants.

VERNON

American Red Cross/GHC East of the River Branch
25 Terrace Drive
Vernon, CT, 06066
Contact: Maura J. Langley or Sandi Smith, Director/Office Coordinator
Telephone: 860-875-3377

• Program associate: work with professional staff and volunteers to promote the mission and program of the American Red Cross. Work in conjunction with other youth in one or more of the following areas:
• Administrative support.
• Blood services.
• Health services.
• Emergency services.
• Volunteers ages 9 and up are welcome.

Hockanum Valley Community Council
155 West Main Street
Vernon, CT, 06066
Contact: Jacqueline Mulvey, Executive Director
Telephone: 860-872-9825

• Pantry volunteer: stock shelves, pack bags, sort donations, unload trucks, carry boxes.
• Thrift shop volunteer: sort donations, price and tag clothing and housewares, arrange displays, run cash register.
• Elder services volunteer: friendly visitor, run errands, help with chores, drive to appointments, gardening, yard work, snow shoveling.
• Holiday needs: assist in food and gift distribution and management.
• Assistance with quarterly newsletter February, May, August, November.
• Volunteers may be 14 or older, individuals or groups welcome.

Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut
8 Keynote Drive
Vernon, CT, 06066
Contact: Marisa Roy, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
Telephone: 860-872-9163

• Hospice patient family volunteers: provide emotional support and practical assistance to terminally ill patient and family - run errands, get groceries, help with light housekeeping, prepare a meal, make phone calls, write letters. Provide a listening ear, respite for caregivers. Offer bereavement support after death of patient by visit or phone - most of all be a listener and provide a caring touch and presence.

Bridge Family Center
1022 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT, 06107
Contact: Judy Bierly, Director of Community Services
Telephone: 860-521-8035

• General office support: assist office staff with basic office tasks, such as copying, filing, data entry, mail preparation, errands, answering phones, etc.
• Community services: serve on one of several event planning committees, work at the craft show in December, deliver flyers, newsletters etc. to schools, libraries, churches, etc.
• Youth service programs: be a mentor, a chaperone or a Teen Center committee member.
• Family Resource Center at Charter Oak School needs a toy lending library coordinator, mini-course teachers for after school enrichment courses, and help with the annual Children's Theatre production.
• Moving On project: assist with teaching individual or group life skills such as cooking, obtaining employment, and recreational activities.

Capital Area Substance Abuse Council
776 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT, 06119
Contact: Lori Zehe
Telephone: 860-586-8838

• Volunteer resource center/library assistant. Ongoing project organizing materials by topic, ordering resources, changing displays monthly. Hours flexible.

Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT, 06117
Contact: Jaine Mazer, Aquatics Director
Telephone: 860-231-6363

• Special Needs Gym & Swim: work one to one with a developmentally disabled, school-age participant in a recreational setting. Assist the student in the changing room, during the swim activity and in the gym. Volunteers should be 14 years of age or older.

Hebrew Home and Hospital
One Abrahms Boulevard
West Hartford, CT, 06117
Contact: Ruthan Wein, Director, Volunteer Services
Telephone: 860-523-3818

• There are volunteer opportunities in every department in our hospital doing a variety of tasks; some with resident contact and some without. All skill levels and areas of interest can be accommodated, from working in our gift shop to visiting with residents, participating in special projects and clerical work. Minimum age for volunteers is 12.

Junior League of Hartford
993 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT, 06107
Contact: Francine Christiansen, President
Telephone: 860-233-4300

• Through a year-long provisional training progam, we develop women's volunteer leadership potential. Our members identify community issues, develop projects to address those issues and raise money and manage the projects.

Lupus Foundation of America, Connecticut Chapter, Inc.
45 South Main Street, Room 111
West Hartford, CT, 06107
Contact: Marlene LaMay, Administrative Assistant
Telephone: 860-521-9151

• Committees: newsletter committee, membership renewal team, general office team.
• Newsletter: staple, label, zip, rubberband, place in mailing trays or postal bags.
• Membership: collate forms and letters, label, put in envelopes, seal, zip, put on rubber bands, identify zip area, put into mailing trays.
• Health fair information: Prepare packets of information on Lupus, add Lupus pen, put into individual plastic bags for distribution.
• General office work: add several articles and Lupus pamphlets into booklet for mailing to those who inquire. Prepare envelopes with labels and stamps for use for executive board members.
• Fund raisers: prepare for fundraiser by mailing out fund-raising material and posters, sorting out final cards and notices for support groups and those who will receive final newsletters.
• All opportunities are on-going. Youth 15 and up may participate.

National Kidney Foundation
920 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT, 06107
Contact: Irene
Telephone: 860-232-6054

• We need volunteers to answer phones and assist with photocopying and other miscellaneous tasks weekday afternoons.

Noah Webster House
227 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT, 06110
Contact: Gloria Nelson
Telephone: 860-521-5362, x 14

• Volunteer hosts: greet visitors, take admission money, operate the museum shop and help with other projects and duties as needed.
• Historical interpreters: lead tours of the house and demonstrate hands-on activities. The museum has a parent-child interpreter program in which they can lead tours together.
• Special volunteers: help with museum operation including gardening which reflects the time period of the museum, research for exhibitions, sewing costumes. Shifts and time commitments depend on the project in which volunteers are involved.

Saint Mary Home
2021 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT, 06117
Contact: Karen Mudgett, Director of Volunteers
Telephone: 860-570-8221

• Computer aide: we are in need of volunteers to teach our residents the basics of computer use, eventually teaching them how to e-mail and use the internet.
• Friendly visitor wanted to play cards or board games once a week with elderly residents.
• Assist with feeding our elderly residents that are no longer able to feed themselves (will provide training).

Science Center of Connecticut
950 Trout Brook Drive
West Hartford, CT, 06119
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Telephone: 860-231-2830 x36

• Camp-In assistant: assist guests attending overnight Camp-Ins, help with check-in procedures, lead groups through the Science Center exhibits, help with classroom projects, answer questions and serve snacks and breakfast.
• Explore Store sales associate: assist guests in selecting merchandise, stock and arrange merchandise, clean displays, and answer general questions about the Science Center.
• Gengras Planetarium assistant: open planetarium doors, greet guests, collect tickets, assist guests with seating and traffic flow in the auditorium, assist with or perform planetarium and laser shows with supervision, answer guest questions, enter data into computer, and assist with light maintenance tasks.
• Guest relations assistant: assist at admissions desk, monitor exhibits, assist with parking cars and buses during busy weeks, usher at planetarium shows during special events, or other duties as needed.
• International Space Station ambassador: perform a 5 to 10 minute Star Station One demonstration for Science Center guests using provided script and answer guest questions about the International Space Station. The Science Center is one of the museums nationwide chosen to participate in this project with NASA, whose goal is to educate 26 million people about Star Station One.
• LEGO architect: increase guest enjoyment and learning by working on activities with guests in the LEGO Invention Adventure exhibit. Answer guest questions about the exhibit and general Science Center information, and monitor guest behavior to prevent damage to the exhibit.
• Planet Cyber assistant: assist guests with computers, programs, and games in the Planet Cyber computer lab, answer guest questions, guide guests to appropriate games for their age range, assist with internet searches, show guests the inside of a computer, and make sure computers are working correctly.
• Science demonstrator: increase guest enjoyment and learning by performing short demonstrations about the human body, electricity, and air pressure. Answer guest questions about the demonstration topics and general Science Center information, and monitor guest behavior to prevent damage to Science Center exhibits.
• Special Events assistant: staff exhibits and/or activity stations, set up tables and refreshments, greet and register guests, and sell food at members' events and Science Center fundraisers.
• Working with animals: wildlife sanctuary assistant - conduct daily maintenance of animal enclosures and prepare feedings for over 30 species of native and exotic animals and birds. Handle animals and answer guest questions. Roaring Brook animal caretaker: feed animals, conduct daily maintenance of animal enclosures, exercise animals and answer guest questions.
• Help in our administrative departments as an Explore Store inventory assistant, administrative assistant, Gengras Planetarium slide ribrarian or receptionist.
• Education intern: assist instructors with development and implementation of education programs for informal science learning including science classes, projects, and craft activities.
• Preschool teachers' aide: Work with three to six year old children in classrooms/playground/Science Center under the supervision of teachers.
• Science Fair judge: judge students' science fair and CPEP day projects.
• Science/Math/Engineering lecturer: develop and present lecture to CPEP schools on math, science or engineering careers or special topics related to student projects.
• Vacation science program assistant: assist instructors with science classes, projects, craft activities, and animal demonstrations.
• Improving our buildings and grounds: buildings and grounds assistant, exhibit maintenance assistant, exhibit mover, landscaper, preschool cleaning/project preparation assistant.
• Use your technical skills by becoming an intern or skilled maintenance assistant.

West Hartford Interfaith Housing Coalition, Inc.
12 North Main Street, Suite 44
West Hartford, CT, 06107
Contact: Stephen Cremin-Endes, Executive Director
Telephone: 860-521-1954

• Volunteers to assist with re-hab work on residential properties. Youth and adults, groups and families are welcome.

Westmoor Park
119 Flagg Road
West Hartford, CT, 06117Contact: Doug Jackson, Park Naturalist
Telephone: 860-232-1134

• Special event volunteer: help conduct games, talk to people, or park cars at special events at Westmoor Park. Ages 14 and up.
• Plant-A-Row-For-The-Hungry volunteer: help plant a vegetable garden and weed, and harvest vegetables and deliver them to area food pantries. Children 6 and older welcome with adult supervision.

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WILLIMANTIC

Covenant Soup Kitchen
220 Valley Street
Willimantic, CT, 06226
Contact: Paul Doyle or Sandy Frazier, Director/Kitchen Manager
Telephone: 860-723-1643

• Kitchen prep: help to prepare meals, breakfast and/or lunch - preparing salads, desserts and general kitchen help (must be 16 years old).
• Food service: help to serve breakfast and lunch (approximately 60 breakfasts and approximately 100-120 lunches).
• Pantry attendant: stock the shelves of the emergency food pantry or help clients to "shop"
• Clean-up: general clean-up in the dining room, kitchen, receiving or food pantry areas.
• Individuals and groups of all ages encouraged to participate.

Salvation Army
316 Pleasant Street
Willimantic, CT, 06226
Contact: Lt. Chris Ramirez, Corps Officer
Telephone: 860-224-9113

• Youth program driver: transport school-aged youth from 6 area schools to our facility or take them home each evening. Volunteer could come daily or twice a week - provide transportation in afternoon OR evening only. Must be 21.
• Summer day camp counselor: lead a group of 8 youths in daily activities of recreation, crafts, lunch. Position available daily or weekly, flexible. Small monetary volunteer allowance provided. Minimum age 16.
• After-school volunteer: lead a group of 5 school-aged youth in homework activities on a daily basis and lead one craft or recreational activity per month. 1-2 times weekly positions also available. Small monetary allowance provided for daily volunteers. Minimum age 16.
• Groundskeeper: responsible for general upkeep of outside of building. Cutting grass in summer, shoveling sidewalk when needed, keeping appearance and condition presentable to the community. Small volunteer allowance available. Great project for youth 14 and up, families, groups, etc.

Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM)
P.O. Box 221
866 Main Street
Willimantic, CT, 06226
Contact: Virginia Fulton, Executive Director
Telephone: 860-456-7127

• Saturday worker: between 9:00 am and noon, sort clothing, accept donations at the loading dock, move donations to appropriate areas, light cleaning, whatever needs to be done. Minimum age 15.
• Special need for volunteers after school during December in preparation for the Adopt-A-Family program.
• Walk for Warmth recruiter, organizer: help the assistant director recruit school, church, civic, youth groups to participate in this annual fundraiser for the fuel bank. Event takes place the Sunday before Thanksgiving, volunteers needed by mid-September. Ages 15 and up.
• Adopt-A Family assistant: assist the staff person in charge of matching families in need to donors for this holiday program. Volunteers needed November 1 through late December. Good family volunteer opportunity.

Women's Center of Northeastern CT (WeConect)
P.O. Box 24
90 South Park Street
Willimantic, CT, 06226
Contact: Nancy Johnson, Adult Advocate/Volunteer Coordinator
Telephone: 860-456-3595

• Hotline volunteer: volunteers would go through a free 30-hour certification course to become a rape crisis counselor. Provide coverage of a hotline shift you sign up for in the privacy of your own home. Accompany victims to hospitals or police station when needed.
• Also looking for Mothers Against Sexual Violence (M.A.S.V.) volunteers.

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Foodshare
P.O. Box 809
Windsor, CT, 06095
Contact: Gloria MacAdam, President
Telephone: 860-688-6500

• Foodshare collects and distributes donated food to over 200 programs throughout greater Hartford.
• During produce season, July into October, volunteers are needed Mon-Sat to sort produce at Foodshare. On weekdays volunteers may help pick produce from local farms, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.. Minimum age 12 years (with supervision). Good group/family project.

Windsor Senior Center
L.P. Wilson Community Center
599 Matianuck Avenue
Windsor, CT, 06095
Telephone: 860-285 1992

Volunteers are needed to assist visitors, perform light office tasks and answer the phone.

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