Community Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in hosting a table at the 2027 Community Volunteer Fair or attending as a prospective volunteer? Fill out our interest form.
Looking to make a difference in your community? Every year, the Trumbull Library holds a Community Volunteer Fair to highlight local organizations that need your support. The following organizations were exhibitors at past fairs and are looking for volunteers.
AARP– CONNECTICUT
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan social mission organization with a membership of nearly 550,000 in CT and 38 million nationwide. Volunteers help us empower people to choose how they live as they age and make aging easier through education, outreach and advocacy across the state. Volunteers are trained and reimbursed for their volunteer related expenses.
AARP is looking for volunteers locally in the Trumbull area and at events throughout the state, plus at the State Capitol. Virtual Volunteers are also welcome. 18+ only.
ALL ABOUT THE CATS, INC.
All About The Cats, Inc. is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue of abandoned and homeless cats in Bridgeport and surrounding communities. We provide food, shelter, foster homes, vet care, and eventual placement into loving homes. Founded in 2024, we are in our second year of operation. We are very proud of the 100 cats and kittens we found "furever" homes for during our first year of existence, and we look forward to rescuing many more this year. As you can imagine, we could never accomplish this without dedicated volunteers. There are so many ways to HELP US HELP abandoned and stray cats and kittens.
We most need volunteers at the Bridgeport Petco store, where we house some of our cats and hold adoption events, and at fundraising events throughout the year.
Special opportunities for students include: committing to a weekly Clean and Feed shift at the Bridgeport Petco store (available to students/teenagers 18 and over) for a school semester; fostering a kitty under parent permission/supervision with a requirement to write and submit a daily journal of the experience; attending and assisting at local fundraising events; creating cat blankets and cat toys using yarn and fleece; organizing a cat food drive at their school; and engaging and playing with the cats up for adoption at Saturday adoption events at the Bridgeport Petco (available to students/teenagers 16 and older).
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF CT & RI
The Red Cross of Connecticut and Rhode Island shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. As a nonprofit organization, the Red Cross relies on volunteers and the generosity of the public to deliver its mission. Red Cross volunteers and staff provide vital services—offering relief during times of crisis and helping communities prepare for emergencies.
Volunteers are needed throughout Fairfield County and neighboring towns to support a wide range of Red Cross services, from disaster response to community education and blood drives.
The Red Cross provides necessary training for most volunteer opportunities. There are some health care related opportunities that require professional certification.
A variety of opportunities may be available for Youth Volunteers under the age of 18. For most current roles and specifically to volunteer with disaster services, you must be at least 18 years old. Contact us for more info!
BRIDGEPORT RESCUE MISSION
Info@BridgeportRescueMission.org
Bridgeport Rescue Mission (BRM) has been serving the Greater Bridgeport community since 1993, providing food and support to neighbors experiencing hunger, homelessness, and addiction. Based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, BRM offers daily meals, emergency services, and community programs rooted in faith, compassion, dignity, and hope. We are seeking volunteers to support a variety of roles, including meal services, community pantry support, outreach and mobile meal distribution, donation sorting, and special events. Volunteers play a vital role in helping us meet immediate needs while building meaningful connections within our community.
Volunteers at Bridgeport Rescue Mission serve in a variety of roles that support our daily operations and community outreach. Common volunteer roles include assisting with meal services by helping prepare, serve, and clean up meals; supporting our Community Pantry through food stocking, packing, and distribution; and helping sort and organize donated items. Volunteers also assist with mobile meal outreach, special events, and seasonal programs, as well as occasional administrative or behind-the-scenes support. In every role, volunteers help foster a welcoming, compassionate environment while serving our neighbors with dignity and respect.
In order to serve in person you must be 16 or older. Minors must serve alongside a parent or a guardian.
Bridgeport Rescue Mission offers meaningful volunteer opportunities for students and teenagers ages 14–19, with both in-person and at-home service options available. In order to serve in person, volunteers must be 16 years or older, and all minors are required to serve alongside a parent or legal guardian. In-person opportunities may include assisting with meal services, community pantry support, donation sorting, and special events. Students under the age of 16 can participate through at-home service projects such as collecting donations, assembling blessing bags, and creating holiday cards or encouragement notes for our residents. These opportunities allow young people to build compassion, responsibility, and a heart for service in age-appropriate and impactful ways.
CHILDREN IN PLACEMENT
Children in Placement is a Connecticut-based nonprofit dedicated to advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are involved in the child welfare system. Founded to ensure that every child’s voice is heard in court, our trained volunteers serve as Guardian ad Litem (GAL), providing consistent advocacy focused on a child’s safety, permanency, and well-being. Based in New Haven and serving communities across the state, we work closely with the courts, families, and service providers to support better outcomes for vulnerable children. We are currently seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Guardian ad Litem, as well as individuals interested in mentoring, community outreach, and event support.
Volunteers with Children in Placement play a vital role in supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are involved in the court system. Our primary volunteer role is serving as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). GAL volunteers are trained advocates who get to know the child, review case information, attend court hearings, and provide informed recommendations to the court that focus on the child’s safety, permanency, and overall well-being.
In addition to GAL volunteers, we also engage volunteers in supportive roles such as fundraising and event support. These volunteers help raise awareness about our mission, assist with events, and provide behind-the-scenes support that allows our advocacy work to continue. All volunteer roles are guided by our commitment to child-centered advocacy and making a meaningful, lasting impact in the lives of children and families.
Pre-service training is required, provided by Children in Placement.
Volunteer Requirements:
- You must be 21 years of age or older
- Be able to commit to 2 years of service
- Submit your completed application
- Clear a criminal, sex offender registry and DCF background checks
- Successfully complete our pre-service training
- Commit to 12-hours of in-service training annually
CLOTHES TO KIDS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
info@clothestokidsfairfieldcounty.org
Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides new and almost new clothing, free of charge, to low-income or in-crisis school-age children in Fairfield County. CTKF envisions a community in which every school-age child has access to quality clothing, helping them attend school with the confidence and self-esteem needed to achieve academic success. Eligible students receive an appointment to shop at our store twice a year with a personal shopper. During each visit, they are provided with a week's worth of new and almost new clothing at no cost. Each appointment provides appropriate seasonal clothing for fall/winter and spring/summer including but not limited to: 5 tops, 4 bottoms, 5 pieces of new underwear, 5 pairs of new socks, 2 new bras, new footwear.
We are looking for adult volunteers to help sort donations, organize clothing in our “boutique,” and serve as personal shoppers to assist families during their appointments, conduct clothing drives. Volunteers help ensure that the store remains welcoming, organized, and fully stocked so that each child has a positive shopping experience.
Teens ages 14–19 are welcome to volunteer with us as well. Students age 14 must have a parent or guardian present while volunteering. Teens ages 15–19 can assist with sorting clothing, organizing inventory, and maintaining the store’s appearance. Students may also be able to help with basic computer tasks. To learn about for more information about volunteering and other ways to support CTKF please visit CTKF’s website.
CONNECTICUT FOODSHARE
lrodriguez-porter@ctfoodshare.org
Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families across the state by addressing the root causes of hunger, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through a network of local partner programs. Working with hundreds of food pantries, community organizations, and social service agencies, the organization helps ensure that people facing food insecurity have reliable access to healthy, nutritious food. Their vision is a thriving community free of hunger, where everyone has the resources they need to lead healthy and productive lives.
Volunteers play a vital role in making this work possible. Each hour of volunteer service helps move, sort, and distribute food that ultimately reaches families and individuals in need throughout Connecticut. In addition to supporting hunger relief efforts, volunteers become part of a larger community of people who are committed to strengthening neighborhoods and supporting their neighbors.
Several types of volunteer opportunities are available. Food sorting volunteers assist at the Connecticut Foodshare warehouse in Wallingford by inspecting and organizing donated food before it is distributed to partner agencies across the state. Volunteers may also serve as SNAP outreach volunteers, helping eligible residents apply for federal nutrition benefits by assisting with applications over the phone through the Connecticut Foodshare call center. Additional opportunities include office and administrative support roles that help keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
Volunteers aged 16 and older may participate independently in most roles. Youth ages 12–15 are welcome to volunteer for food-sorting activities when accompanied by an adult. Teens ages 12–15 must volunteer alongside a supervising adult, while those 16 and older may volunteer on their own.
FILLING IN THE BLANKS, INC
volunteer@fillingintheblanks.org
Filling in the Blanks is a Norwalk-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to combating childhood hunger by providing weekend meals to children in need throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties.
Founded in 2013 by two local mothers, the organization partners with more than 80 schools to deliver bags filled with shelf-stable, easy-to-prepare food directly to students, ensuring they have nourishment when school meals are unavailable. Through strong community partnerships and volunteer support, Filling in the Blanks has distributed more than three million meals to children across the region. Their work focuses on addressing the weekend meal gap so that students have consistent access to food, helping them stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn.
Volunteers play a critical role in making these programs possible, contributing roughly 300 volunteer hours each week to support packing and distribution efforts. Most volunteer shifts take place at the organization’s warehouse in Norwalk, where volunteers help assemble thousands of meal bags that are delivered to partner schools each week. Packing events are typically held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with volunteers joining an assembly-line style packing process that allows large numbers of meals to be prepared efficiently.
This is an active volunteer opportunity that involves standing for extended periods and lifting light boxes of food.
Additional volunteer opportunities are available through the organization’s Mobile Food Pantry program, which serves hundreds of families each week by bringing fresh, nutritious food directly to communities in need. Mobile Pantry volunteers assist with setting up distribution sites, organizing food supplies, and helping distribute groceries to families in an outdoor setting. Corporate groups and teams are also welcome to participate in organized packing events as a team-building activity that supports the organization’s mission.
Warehouse packing volunteers must be at least 14 years old, while Mobile Pantry volunteers must be 21 or older. More experienced volunteers may also take on leadership roles such as Lead Packer, Packing Assistant, or Teen Helper, helping coordinate packing events and guide new volunteers.
FRIENDS OF APPALACHIA
Friends of Appalachia, Inc. (FOA) is a Trumbull-based 501(c)(3) public charity and registered Connecticut nonprofit dedicated to educating and engaging youth and adult volunteers in addressing the needs of impoverished families in Central Appalachia. Each summer, FOA volunteers travel to West Virginia for a nine-day service trip focused on making homes warmer, safer, and drier through hands-on home repair.
Volunteers meet monthly beginning in January for training in safety, stewardship, and basic home repair skills, with the application process opening in December. Youth volunteers must have completed 9th grade, and college-aged and adult volunteers, especially those over 25, are strongly encouraged to participate, as teams are structured with adult leaders supporting youth crews. Parents, relatives, and family friends are welcome and needed to help with supervision, transportation, and mentoring, ensuring FOA can bring as many youth volunteers as possible.
FRIENDS OF THE TRUMBULL LIBRARY
friendsofthetrumbulllibrary@gmail.com
The Friends of the Trumbull Library is a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the services of the Trumbull Library System. Formed in 1970 to raise funds for a new library, the Friends continue their efforts today by helping the library provide access to information, cultural experiences, and educational opportunities for all ages. Through advocacy and fundraising, the Friends work to maintain and grow the library’s resources to better serve the Trumbull community.
We are always looking for new volunteers to assist with used book sales, fundraising initiatives, and special events. Funds raised through membership, book sales, and other activities go directly to the library to purchase books, materials, and equipment, expand programming, support library staff, and sponsor the summer reading program.
Teen volunteers ages 14–18 may assist with used book sales and special events hosted by the Friends. Volunteering with the Friends is a great way to support the library, gain community service experience, and make a positive impact on the town.
GENERATION IMPACT
Generation Impact is a group of curious, passionate, philanthropic high school girls dedicated to making a meaningful change in our community. Since our inception, we have had 835 members from 26 schools across Fairfield County! We come together throughout the school year to learn about the need in our community, analyze grant applications from local non-profits and pool our resources and efforts to give a $10,000 grant for a youth-focused project or program.
We determine projects we think will make a difference for kids in need, and we visit the organizations to see how they work and how we can get involved. We want to make sure we spend both our time and our money effectively. We believe that girls are stronger when they work together and that by pooling our resources and efforts, we can collectively do and give more. We love helping others, and we try to make giving fun. Please visit our site to learn more and get involved!
GRIFFIN HOSPITAL
Griffin Hospital is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community hospital proudly serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities for more than 120 years. Based in Derby, Connecticut, Griffin is known for its Planetree®-designated, person-centered approach to care focusing on compassion, collaboration, and the whole-person experience for patients, families, and staff.
Griffin Hospital welcomes volunteers who are passionate about making a meaningful difference. We are currently seeking volunteers for roles including guest relations and wayfinding, patient support and companionship, administrative support, therapeutic and creative programs (such as music and pet therapy), and special events. Volunteers are an essential part of our care team, helping us create a warm, supportive, and healing environment for all who enter our doors.
Typical Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities
Ambassador Plus Volunteers serve as welcoming first points of contact, greeting patients and visitors, providing directions, and assisting with wheelchairs.
Bakers prepare and deliver freshly baked goods throughout the hospital.
Candy Stripers fulfill patient requests and offer friendly companionship by delivering items like newspapers, books, games, and snacks.
Courtesy Shuttle Drivers transport guests between parking areas and hospital entrances during warmer months using a six-seat golf cart.
Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) Volunteers support older adult patients with personalized companionship and engaging activities designed to maintain cognitive and physical functioning during hospitalization.
PAWS Therapy Dog Volunteers visit patients and visitors with certified therapy dogs.
Soft Touch, Therapeutic Touch, and Reiki Volunteers provide gentle, noninvasive therapies and calming conversation after completing hospital-provided training.
Vital Patient Stories Volunteers interview patients and write narrative life stories.
In addition to our adult volunteer program, Griffin Hospital offers a Junior Volunteer Program for individuals ages 15–18. Junior Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 50 service hours and, once registered as active volunteers, are eligible to participate in any volunteer opportunities that align with their interests, skills, and availability. Junior Volunteers are encouraged to apply for one of the multiple scholarships that are available to those who complete 100 hours or more of service each year.
Seasonal or short-term volunteer opportunities are not available to individuals who are not enrolled as active volunteers, ensuring consistency, training, and meaningful engagement across all roles.
HEALTH CARE CONNECTORS
mbaker@healthcareconnectors.com
We provide comprehensive, high-quality Home Health Care services to our patients by creating strong partnerships with them, their families, case managers, discharge planners, and physicians. Whether you need companionship, light housekeeping, nursing care, or hospice support, we offer a range of in-home services tailored to your loved one’s needs.
Health Care Connectors is seeking compassionate Hospice Volunteers to join our team. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting our caregivers and enhancing the well-being of our clients. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve while gaining valuable experience in the home healthcare field.
Administrative / Clerical Volunteers:
Office work such as filing, making copies, typing, shredding, faxing, etc.
Patient Care Volunteers:
Offer companionship, comfort, light household help, and caregiver relief.
Bereavement Volunteers:
Provide emotional support to families and caregivers.
Errand Volunteers:
Help with grocery shopping and picking up supplies for patients and families.
Volunteers must be 18+.
IMPACT FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Impact Fairfield County (Impact FFC) is a collective giving organization that engages women of Fairfield County in local philanthropy on a deeper level through active participation in grantmaking. We unite women by together providing large, transformational grants to local nonprofits serving under-resourced populations and addressing the most critical needs across our county.
Your Voice Matters: We operate on a "One Woman, One Vote" model - every member has an equal say in which organizations receive funding.
Give. Learn. Vote. Members gain deep insight into community needs by serving on grant review committees, attending nonprofit site visits, and connecting with a network of like-minded women.
The "Power of the Collective": Through a $1,100 annual contribution ($1,000 for grants and $100 for operations), members pool their resources to award transformative $100,000 grants to local nonprofits that need them most.
Proven Results: Your contribution, combined with those of hundreds of women, delivers life-changing grants. To date, our members have invested nearly $2.6 million back into Fairfield County.
Whether you want to join a committee or simply cast your vote at our annual Grant Awards Celebration, your membership fuels lasting change in our community.
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF GREATER BRIDGEPORT
literacyvolunteersofbridgeport@gmail.com
For more than 30 years Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport has been leveraging the power of volunteer tutors to enable adult learners to reach their learning goals. Based in the Bridgeport Public Library and serving the greater Bridgeport area, our organization matches adult students with volunteer tutors who meet weekly in area libraries. Our students want to learn English, improve their basic reading, writing, and/or math skills, pass the US Citizenship exam, or earn a high school diploma through the National External Diploma Program (NEDP). Thanks to our tutors, our students acquire the literacy skills necessary to succeed as employees, as parents participating in their children’s education, and as members of their community.
Our major need is for volunteer tutors. Our students receive free tutoring in a small group setting, for about two hours per week, provided by adults who generously volunteer their time. The amount of tutoring we can offer depends entirely on the number of tutors we have.
Tutors must be 18 years of age or older, have at least a high school diploma, and speak English fluently. They do not need teaching experience or knowledge of another language — but they should be curious, caring, open to learning about other cultures, and committed to lifelong learning. We provide tutors with training, teaching materials, and ongoing support.
Because we do not require prior teaching experience, we ask tutors to participate in training, either in person or online, so that they feel comfortable and confident in working with students.
LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM
rlynch@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
A National Historic Landmark since 1971, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is an award-winning institution and regarded as one of the earliest and most significant Second Empire Style country houses in the United States. The Mansion, built between 1864 and 1868, was designed by architect Detlef Lienau for renowned financier and railroad baron LeGrand Lockwood and his wife Ann Louisa. This historic house features interiors and furnishings by such notable designers as the Herter Brothers, Léon Marcotte, and George Platt. Following Lockwood’s untimely death in 1872, Charles Drelincourt Mathews, a wealthy merchant from New York, purchased the Mansion as a summer home for his wife, Rebecca, and their four children. Their eldest son, Charles T. Mathews, is known to have designed the Lady Chapel in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NYC. The City of Norwalk purchased the property in 1941. Today, the Mansion stands as an iconic treasure, with breathtaking interiors and furniture that illustrate magnificently the beauty and splendor of the Victorian era.
We are seeking volunteers to be docents, to help with mailings, work in the gift shop, help out in archives and work special events. Docents lead guided, private and school tours. Gift shop volunteers check in guests and ring out customers and also display merchandise. Office volunteers help with mailings. Archive volunteers help sort through archive material. Special event volunteers can work as a docent in a period room, work as a food or beverage volunteer, work check-in when guests arrive, work the membership table at an event. Volunteers also help out at our annual gala and help with the silent and live auction. Volunteers also help set up our Christmas exhibit by prepping trees and wreaths and decorating.
Volunteers must be aged 18 or up.
The Museum’s Internship Program provides high school and college students with an opportunity to learn about administrative and curatorial functions within a professional setting. Interns assist the Museum’s staff with projects such as data entry, contact and database management, archival materials, mailings, and school tours. LMMM Interns come to the Museum from institutions throughout our region and go on to study at some of America’s most sought-after colleges and Universities. We have an education coordinator who facilitates this program.
LONG HILL GARDEN CLUB
The Long Hill Garden Club encourages interest in all phases of gardening, the promotion of floral design, better horticultural practices, conservation of natural resources, and the appreciation of civic beauty. The Club has over 70 members from Trumbull and surrounding towns, including Shelton, Monroe, Stratford, and Fairfield.
Our greatest need for volunteers is at our Annual Plant Sale, where community support helps make the event a success.
Students ages 14–18 can volunteer before, during, and after the Annual Plant Sale on May 10th. We also offer a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year for teens who are interested in gardening, conservation, and community service.
MAEFAIR CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
ssetalstreete@nathealthcare.com
Maefair Center for Health and Rehabilitation, has been a part of the community for over 30 years. Offering Long term, Short term Rehabilitation and Respite care. By volunteering at Maefair, you can contribute to creating a warm and supportive environment for residents, making their days brighter and more fulfilling. If you have a compassionate heart and a few hours to spare each week, we would love to have you assist in our recreation department.
Volunteering at Maefair, you would work closely with our recreation department. Assisting resident to and from activities, assist residents while in our various programs. Organizing materials for activities. Providing companionship with our residents during 1 to 1 visits.
Volunteers will complete a volunteer/recreation helper orientation and task specific training before working with any patient. Typically, 2-hour training.
Must be 16 years of age to volunteer.
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF CONNECTICUT
Make-A-Wish shines a light of hope for children fighting critical illnesses when they need it most. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses during their darkest days. The organization began in 1980 by a mother who wanted to help her son be a police officer for a day. Your time and unique talents are critical to bringing strength and hope to wish kids when they need it the most. In fact, our volunteers are at the heart of every wish experience.
Volunteer Types:
Wish Granter - Work with a partner to meet with wish kids and their families to help determine their heartfelt wishes, and then work with our staff to make those wishes a reality. Our greatest need is for bi-lingual Wish Granters (Spanish and Arabic) in all counties.
Translator/Interpreter - Help facilitate wish experiences for non-English-speaking families. Translators attend wish visits and phone calls, but they are not directly involved in planning wishes.
Office Volunteer - Assist with various projects at our chapter office, including phone calls, mailings and research. Best suits individuals who are looking for an office environment and a regular schedule each week.
Events Volunteer - Plan, organize and implement successful fundraising events by working on committees, helping on event day and/or participating in the event. Flexible opportunity to select events of most interest to you.
Skill-Based Volunteer - Use your professional skills and knowledge on an as-needed basis to provide much-needed skills, such as reading and writing in multiple languages, graphic design, photography, landscaping and more.
Fundraising Volunteer - Work on event committees, take on leadership roles or help on event day.
Corporate Volunteer - Engage your workplace in various projects and events. We’ll supply the opportunity; you bring the manpower.
Wishing Place Volunteer - Give tours, be a greeter and lend a helping hand at our new Wishing Place, a magical space for wish kids and families located at our headquarters in Trumbull.
All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Application available on our website and attend a digital webinar to learn about our mission.
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at ct.volunteer@ct.wish.org to register.
Due to the nature of our work, all volunteers must be over the age of 18 and must successfully complete a criminal background check every three years.
If you are under 18 and looking to make a difference contact awalsh@ct.wish.org to learn about our youth philanthropy program, Kids For Wish Kids®.
OFF THE STREETS - BRIDGEPORT
Off the Streets – Bridgeport serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless in the Greater Bridgeport area. The organization provides one month’s security deposit assistance directly to landlords, helping eligible clients secure stable housing in modest apartments. Services are offered in towns throughout lower Fairfield County.
We welcome volunteers to assist with our online media presence and to help prepare gift baskets for newly housed individuals and families. Support with packaging and organizing these supplies is a meaningful way to contribute to our mission.
Teen volunteers ages 14–18 can help with social media and marketing tasks, including maintaining our website and updating platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Students can also assist in preparing and packaging move-in gift baskets containing household cleaning supplies, kitchen and bathroom essentials, towels, and toiletries. When possible, teens may also help move furniture and household goods into apartments for clients transitioning out of homelessness.
RED CROSS OF CT AND RI
The Red Cross of Connecticut and Rhode Island shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. As a nonprofit organization, the Red Cross relies on volunteers and the generosity of the public to deliver its mission. Red Cross volunteers and staff provide vital services—offering relief during times of crisis and helping communities prepare for emergencies.
Volunteers are needed throughout Fairfield County and neighboring towns to support a wide range of Red Cross services, from disaster response to community education and blood drives.
At this time, volunteer opportunities with the Red Cross are open to adults 18+ only.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CT AND MA
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts gives families the gift of togetherness. Our Programs serve as safe havens for families with children in need of medical care, keeping families together as they seek essential healthcare services and life-changing medical treatment.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for a number of positions and roles, including:
House & Office Support:
Regular shifts spent at our Houses performing administrative & guest services roles.
Fundraising Support:
Support an event’s Committee Chairperson through marketing and preparation.
Cooking for Families:
Prepare a Meal from the Heart for our families with your family, club, company, or faith-based group.
Community Services:
From gardening to painting and handyman work, you or your business can provide specialized services to our Houses.
Teen Board:
The Teen Board’s mission is to raise awareness for our Houses in communities to encourage high school students to become active in community service. The Teen Boards at our Houses are made up of local students from many area high schools, and they participate in a variety of activities in support of our families, including car washes, holiday decorating, themed party planning, facility maintenance, fundraisers, crafts, and fields trips.
Family Room Support:
Regular shifts spent in our Family Room helping families that visit and keeping the area clean and freshly stocked with supplies.
Volunteers must be over 18 unless accompanied by an adult.
Students and teenagers can join the teen board, help with tasks around the house, cook a meal, or volunteer at events. (With the supervision of an adult if under 18)
SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRUMBULL
Trumbull Special Olympics is a sports organization for individuals with intellectual disabilities, starting at age 8 for most sports and at age 14 for powerlifting. Our athletes especially enjoy working with young adults, and we welcome student volunteers. Volunteers are not required to attend every practice, as we understand that at times they have other commitments.
We have sports events and practices year-round. In the spring, we offer track and field, practicing at Trumbull High School and St. Joseph High School. In the summer, we hold golf practices at Tashua. Fall sports include bowling and powerlifting, while winter features basketball and floorball. Track and field currently has the greatest need for volunteers. Volunteers are accepted in all sports except powerlifting, which requires prior experience with weights.
We love welcoming teens and young adults to our volunteer team. No sports experience is necessary, and there are even opportunities for volunteers to become unified partners, training and competing alongside our athletes.
STRATFORD-TRUMBULL-MONROE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS
The Stratford-Trumbull-Monroe MRC strives to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies throughout our three towns. Our goals are to recruit and organize both medical and non-medical volunteers and public health professionals, train and prepare such volunteers in advance of an emergency in order to respond both effectively and efficiently, as well as utilize all the diverse volunteer resources in ways that best promote health in our communities.
We are inviting medical and non-medical volunteers to help our nurses with public health screenings, vaccination clinics, and help at community events such as the local food pantry distribution. Must be 18+.
TRUMBULL ANIMAL GROUP
Info.trumbullanimalgroup@gmail.com
Trumbull Animal Group (TAG) is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run nonprofit organization founded in 1999 to promote the humane and ethical treatment of animals. TAG works in close cooperation with Trumbull Animal Control to support the care of lost and abandoned pets at the Trumbull Animal Shelter. We provide medical treatment, supplies, training, and adoption support to help animals find loving, permanent homes.
Our greatest need is for volunteers at the Trumbull Animal Shelter. Volunteers assist with walking and socializing animals, supporting fundraising efforts, and participating in community events that raise awareness for shelter pets.
Please note that all volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
TRUMBULL COMMUNITY WOMEN
trumbullcommunitywomen@gmail.com
Trumbull Community Women’s membership covers a wide spectrum of ages, lifestyles, occupations, and different stages of life, but we come together with a mutual goal: to reach beyond ourselves and find the time to give back to this town and its surrounding community. We are annual sponsors of the Children's Tent at Trumbull's Art Festival, Tidy Up Trumbull, twice-annual Shred-It events, and THS scholarships. We provide food and clothing through multiple drives annually to Mercy Learning Center, Trumbull Food Pantry, Center for Family Justice and more.
We currently have 51 members. Members take on responsibilities of various committees (Families in Need, Environmental, Community Outreach, and Social. Members can participate in any (or all) but commit to at least one committee for the year. We support multiple organizations in the area to provide food, clothing and resources for families and individuals in need. Last year, our members worked 878 hours and collected $6,200 in monetary donations and $17675 in material donations for these groups. On our social side, members enjoy book club, pickleball club, mah jongg club, monthly lunch out, holiday events and more.
At our annual Children's Craft Tent at the Trumbull Arts Festival, we rely upon high school students to help direct the hundreds of children who visit us during the day to create fun crafts. Our experience with working with the students has been wonderful and they have helped make the day fun and festive. We sign off on their forms at the end of the day. They come back to help each year so that must be a positive experience for them as well!
TRUMBULL DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE
The Trumbull Democratic Town Committee is dedicated to the principles of the U.S. Democratic Party, and to stand for all people, without regard to race, gender, religion, age, disability, economic circumstances or other characteristics. We are committed to the town's quality of life, to be fully accessible to all residents, to encourage full participation in the electoral process and to develop, nominate and elect to local, state and national office highly qualified candidates who share our vision.
We need volunteers to support our engagement efforts - working on voter outreach, volunteering at an informational program, attending Town Council or other town meetings. We also ask volunteers to learn about and follow issues important to the town, like the budget process, proposed new commercial developments, the new Hillcrest School proposal, and/or the Senior Community Center.
For students and teens we offer opportunities for civic engagement. There are opportunities to assist at Food Drives that benefit local charities and the Tidy Up Trumbull program of the Trumbull Community Women. We are always looking for students to volunteer at events like Trumbull Day and the Trumbull Art Fair. Students can also write postcards, canvass and call voters on specific issues.
TRUMBULL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Trumbull Health Department Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a youth volunteer program for teens ages 14–18 who attend Trumbull schools and are interested in making a difference in their community. TAG promotes the importance of prevention and public health among teens by organizing events designed for middle and high school students. Members meet monthly during the school year to plan service projects and advise health department staff on teen-focused programming.
The group’s greatest need is for volunteers to assist with community events throughout the year. These include educational and outreach events that focus on teen health and wellness in Trumbull.
TAG offers a range of opportunities for student volunteers, including helping with the Health Department’s public health summer day camp, flu vaccination clinics, and seasonal community events.
TRUMBULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Trumbull Historical Society is a museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Trumbull. In addition to maintaining historical collections, the Society offers a variety of programs, activities, and events that celebrate the town’s cultural and historical significance.
Currently, the Historical Society's most pressing needs include volunteers to assist with event planning, artifact research, membership drives, and marketing and fundraising efforts. General help is also needed during events, providing support in a variety of ways to ensure successful programs.
Volunteer opportunities for teens ages 14–18 vary depending on the organization's current needs and the student's individual interests and skills. Past teen volunteers have helped prepare for events, assist at activity stations, oversee children’s games, serve refreshments, and even contribute articles to the newsletter or assist with research on historical artifacts and topics.
TRUMBULL REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE
The Trumbull Republican Town Committee is committed to moving our community forward together for the betterment of Trumbull. We strive for openness, transparency, and collaboration, encouraging residents to work together toward common goals. The Committee supports Republican candidates, promotes civic engagement, and advocates for a strong and unified Trumbull.
Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of community and committee activities, including staffing voter registration tables, supporting local charity events and dinners, helping with campaign efforts, and participating in town-wide events like Tidy Up Trumbull.
Students ages 14–18 have several opportunities to get involved by volunteering at community events, including Tidy Up Trumbull, where they can earn volunteer service credit. Additional opportunities for teen volunteers may be available throughout the year as the committee organizes local initiatives.
TRUMBULL ROTARY
Founded in 1964, the Trumbull Rotary Club is part of Rotary International, a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, and leaders dedicated to service above self. Based in Trumbull, Connecticut, our club brings together local professionals and community members who are passionate about making a positive difference both locally and around the world.
Trumbull Rotary leads and supports numerous community initiatives, including literacy programs for students, scholarships, food insecurity efforts, veterans and first responder support, and youth leadership development. Through hands-on service projects and fundraising events, we strive to strengthen our community and improve lives.
Our volunteers serve food to the hungry, work a food tent at the carnival to raise money for scholarships for Trumbull students, work tirelessly on various fund raisers.
Our volunteers play an active, hands-on role in strengthening our community through service projects, events, and outreach initiatives. Opportunities range from occasional event support to ongoing leadership roles, allowing individuals to contribute based on their interests and availability.
Each year students are encouraged to participate in any of our events from senior picnic to the food tent at the carnival. We help numerous students every year meet their volunteer goals. Many come back year after year before graduation.
VFW POST 10059 AND AUXILIARY
VFW Post 10059 and Auxiliary represent veterans in the towns of Trumbull, Shelton, Monroe, Easton, and Redding. The organization honors the service and sacrifice of local veterans through community events, memorial efforts, and ongoing outreach.
Volunteers are especially needed to support poppy drives and help with the placement of flags on veterans’ graves during commemorative events.
Students ages 14–18 are invited to assist during Memorial Day week in May by participating in poppy drives held at Stop & Shop locations in Trumbull, Monroe, and Bridgeport. Volunteers are also welcome to help place flags on veterans’ graves in Trumbull cemeteries as part of the annual remembrance efforts.
VITAS HEALTHCARE
VITAS Healthcare is the largest provider of hospice and palliative care services in the United States. We have three offices in Connecticut and are always looking for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our team.
Our greatest need is for Patient Care Volunteers—kind individuals who can spend time with hospice patients as friendly companions during a critical time of need. We are also seeking volunteers who can make weekly "check-in" calls to the families of hospice patients to offer support and comfort.
Teen volunteers ages 14–18 have opportunities to visit with patients at nursing homes throughout the state or assist with administrative work at one of our three Connecticut offices, located in Fairfield, Middlebury, and Glastonbury.
WAKEMAN BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Wakeman BGC's mission is to guide and inspire young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We have clubhouses in Fairfield and Bridgeport with two outreach schools in Fairfield. We started in 1913 and are part of Boys & Girls Club of America, which reaches over 5,400 clubs.
Volunteer opportunities are available for tutoring, coaching, college prep, fitness, STEM, arts, mentoring, career planning and more. Development volunteers are also sought to support the good work done throughout the organization
We are always in need of adult volunteers to support our after-school programming and mentoring efforts at our various Clubhouses and school-based sites. We have volunteers in high school, college and beyond.
All volunteers will be required to pass a background check. The volunteers must be at least 13 years old for most activities and events.
Teen volunteers ages 14–18 have two choices to volunteer with us, they can act as a mentor to help younger students with homework/tutoring and social skills or they can join our Leadership club, Keystone Club, which has won 3 back to back to back First place awards from over 5,400 clubs in teen outreach and community service projects. The Keystone club has meetings and offers a different variety of volunteer opportunities monthly.