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OICNB is looking for volunteers to contact former alumni, former employees and board members and businesses to attend our annual gala on June 6th. Volunteers would be making calls or going on social media to find our participants. Volunteers can also design materials to go on our Facebook and website. Our theme this year Is Recognizing our Wins. Contact: Paulette Fox: pfox_oic@yahoo.com (There is an underscored after the x )or 860-224-7151

The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington’s mission is collaborating to ensure Southington’s children are healthy and prepared to learn through advocacy, programs, resources, and support. But we can’t do it alone. We are looking for adults who live or work in Southington to serve on our Board of Directors. We are especially looking for members with previous board experience who are in the medical field, legal field, sales or marketing field, or have good connections in town. The ECCS Board meets 9 times a year on the third Tuesday of the month at the ECCS office downtown. The focus is on overall strategy and governance of the organization.

Beginning in mid-May, there are opportunities to help with the Common Good Garden. Please go to our website at www.breadforlife.us and click on the tab that says "Give Time" to see availability.

As part of the CT Office of Early Childhood’s vision for CT’s early childhood system and their Early Start CT initiative, the ECCS became a Local Governance Partner (LGP). We are looking for adults who live or work in Southington to serve as members of our "Community Table." This is defined as a collaborative space that serves as a neutral, inclusive forum where diverse organizations, parents, and stakeholders come together to engage in open dialogue, share insights, and work towards collective community goals. The Community Table is required to meet 6 times a year. The timing varies, and we are meeting at the ECCS office downtown. In spring of 2026 we will be doing a local needs assessment.

The position supports nursing unit staff by assisting with non-urgent patient needs that do not require hands-on care. The role includes checking in with the charge nurse upon arrival, reviewing assignments, and rounding on patients to ensure comfort and address basic needs. Responsibilities include responding to non-urgent call bells, communicating patient requests to nursing staff, and directing urgent or care-related needs to the appropriate clinical team. Volunteers also provide ancillary support by delivering blankets or pillows, retrieving personal items, ensuring call bells are within reach, and helping organize patient belongings when requested. Additional duties may include restocking linen carts, assisting with linen and laundry rotation, answering phones, and relaying accurate messages to staff. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, visitors, and hospital staff, as well as the ability to follow directions, work independently after training, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Volunteers must follow hospital policies, including infection prevention guidelines, and complete required orientation and unit-based training to ensure safe and s

On Sunday, April 26th Best Buddies in Connecticut will be hosting our annual Friendship Walk at Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford. Registration begins at 12pm and the Walk will run from 1:00-3:00pm. We are expecting approximately 1,000 walkers to join us in support of our mission of acceptance and inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a family friendly event with participants of all ages joining in the fun! We are looking for individuals to assist with set-up, registration, greeters, parking, and packing up at the end of the event. Anyone interested in volunteering for this event, should contact Lisa Enright at LisaEnright@BestBuddies.org.

🚨 WILDLIFE NEEDS YOUR DIGITAL & AI SKILLS! 🚨Do you have experience with social media, digital marketing, or AI tools? Our wildlife center is looking for digital media volunteers to help us expand our outreach and educate more people about wildlife.💻 We are looking for help with:📘 Facebook Professional / Business Tools • Page growth and engagement • Insights and analytics • Content strategy🎥 TikTok Professional / Business Tools • Creating engaging short videos • Understanding trends and reach • Growing followers and awareness🤖 AI Tools • Using AI to help create educational content • Assisting with post ideas, captions, and graphics • Helping us learn how AI can support our wildlife education mission📸 Content Creation • Photo and video editing • Wildlife education posts • Storytelling about rescues and releasesThis would be a teaching/mentoring volunteer role, helping our team learn how to better use these tools to reach more people and help more wildlife.Your knowledge could help us expand awareness, grow support, and ultimately save more animals.💚 Interested in volunteering your skills? Please contact us! ClawsNPawsRehabCtr@gmail.com

As a volunteer, you’ll be helping to inspect and sort food items to ensure they’re safe and ready for distribution. This activity involves standing and some light lifting (up to 30 lbs), so we recommend wearing comfortable clothing you can move around in.We ask that all volunteers wear school- or casual work-appropriate attire — t-shirts, jeans, and shorts (about 3–5 inches above the knee) are all great options. To keep everyone safe, completely closed, sturdy shoes are required — think sneakers or work shoes. Please avoid Crocs, clogs, sandals, or anything with open toes. We’ll provide gloves to use during your shift.To help keep everyone healthy, we kindly ask that you only attend if you’re feeling well. If you’re experiencing symptoms like a fever, cough, sore throat, or stomach issues, please stay home and rest.Young volunteers are always welcome!Ages 12–15 must volunteer with a parent or guardianAges 16 and up are welcome to join us independentlyReady to jump in? To register as a volunteer, please visit our website: https://www.ctfoodshare.org/volunteer. Just create a volunteer profile and select the dates and times that work best for you — we’ll take it from there!

🚗📦 Volunteer Needed – Supply Transporter 🦝🐿️Our wildlife center is looking for a reliable volunteer to help transport food, supplies, and cages to wildlife rehabilitators across Connecticut.Rehabbers are often caring for many animals at once, and getting the supplies they need can make a huge difference in the survival of the wildlife in their care.Volunteer responsibilities: • Transport food, supplies, and cages to rehabbers • Pick up donated supplies from supporters and businesses • Travel to various locations throughout Connecticut • Help support wildlife rehabilitators caring for injured and orphaned animalsRequirements: • Reliable transportation • Dependable and responsible • Willing to help wildlife and the rehabbers who care for themYour help behind the scenes can directly support the care and survival of wildlife.💚 Interested in volunteering? Please contact us! ClawsNPawsRehabCtr@gmail.com

Purpose:Provide financial education workshops that help staff strengthen personal financial stability.Activities: - Lead sessions on budgeting, debt management, or retirement planning- Share financial literacy resourcesIdeal Volunteer:Financial advisor, banker, accountant, or financial educator.

Plainville Early Learning Center is excited to host our Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 28, 2026, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make this fun family event a success! We are seeking individuals to assist with: event setup, guest check-in, serving breakfast, helping with indoor & outdoor traffic flow, event clean-up and more! If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information, please email Danielle Fusco at dfusco.pelc@gmail.com.

🔨🐿 Volunteers Needed – Carpentry / Building Skills 🦝🔧Our wildlife center is looking for volunteers with carpentry or building experience to help modify one of our outdoor wildlife enclosures.We need help building wood-framed panels with hardware cloth and hinges to make the enclosure safer and more functional for the wildlife in our care.Requirements: • Carpentry / building experience • Ability to build wood-framed panels • Knowledge of using hardware cloth and hinges • Must have your own tools • Must be reliableAvailability: • After 4 PM on weekdays • Some weekends may also workYour skills can directly help us create a safe space for wildlife to heal and prepare for release back into the wild.If you’re interested in helping, please reach out to us!💚 Thank you for supporting wildlife rehabilitation.Email us at ClawsNPawsRehabCtr@gmail.com

Opportunities available during the summer for: Making and packing lunches Interacting with children doing activities at lunch sites Please go to www.breadforlife.us and click on the tab "Give Time" to see availability.

The position supports nursing unit staff by assisting with non-urgent patient needs that do not require hands-on care. The role includes checking in with the charge nurse upon arrival, reviewing assignments, and rounding on patients to ensure comfort and address basic needs. Responsibilities include responding to non-urgent call bells, communicating patient requests to nursing staff, and directing urgent or care-related needs to the appropriate clinical team. Volunteers also provide ancillary support by delivering blankets or pillows, retrieving personal items, ensuring call bells are within reach, and helping organize patient belongings when requested. Additional duties may include restocking linen carts, assisting with linen and laundry rotation, answering phones, and relaying accurate messages to staff. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, visitors, and hospital staff, as well as the ability to follow directions, work independently after training, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Volunteers must follow hospital policies, including infection prevention guidelines, and complete required orientation and unit-based training to ensure safe and s

📱 Volunteer Needed – TikTok Pro for Business Instructor 🎥Our wildlife center is looking for a volunteer experienced with TikTok Professional / Business tools to help us learn how to better use the platform to support our mission.We’re hoping to find someone who can teach and guide us on things like: • Setting up and using TikTok Pro / Business features • Creating engaging wildlife content and short videos • Understanding analytics and reach • Growing followers and increasing public awareness for wildlifeThis would be a teaching/mentoring volunteer role, helping us build the skills we need to educate more people and expand support for wildlife rehabilitation.Ideal volunteer: • Experienced with TikTok Pro / Business tools • Comfortable explaining features and strategies • Patient and supportive • Passionate about helping wildlifeYour expertise could help us reach thousands more people with wildlife education and rescue stories.💚 If you’d like to volunteer your skills, please contact us! ClawsNPawsRehabCtr@gmail.com

We have open positions on our Board of Directors. We have 11 meetings a year, a once a month commitment. Being part of the Board includes being committed and dedicated to our mission and to help carry out our mission. A Board member attends monthly Board meetings, volunteers and helps with CT BHI events, is part of at least one committee, helps oversee the organizations financial resources, actively represents and be an advocate for CT BHI in the community etc... If you would like to learn more about being on CT BHI's Board please email Joyce Bray at: jkgbray@yahoo.com

📣 Volunteer Needed – Facebook Pro for Business Instructor 💻Our wildlife center is looking for a volunteer experienced with Facebook Professional/Business tools to help us improve how we manage and grow our page.We need someone who can teach and guide us on things like: • Using Facebook Professional Mode / Business tools • Increasing engagement and reach • Managing posts, reels, and insights • Growing our supporter community and fundraising effortsThis would be a teaching/mentoring role, helping us learn how to better use Facebook to support our wildlife rescue and education mission.Ideal volunteer: • Experienced with Facebook Pro or Business tools • Comfortable teaching or explaining features • Patient and supportive • Passionate about helping wildlifeYour knowledge can help us reach more people, educate the public, and raise support for the wildlife we care for.If you’re interested in volunteering your expertise, please contact us! ClawsNPawsRehabCtr@gmail.com💚 Thank you for helping us strengthen our mission for wildlife.

Senior Transportation Services (STS) is seeking compassionate Volunteer Drivers to help adults age 50+ remain independent and connected in our community. Volunteer Drivers use their own vehicles to provide safe, reliable transportation to medical appointments, pharmacies, and care facilities in Berlin, Meriden, New Britain, Plainville, Southington, and Wallingford. This role is flexible and impactful—drivers choose rides based on their availability using our easy-to-use scheduling software. Even a small commitment of just two rides per month makes a big difference for older adults who rely on these services to age safely in their own homes. Responsibilities include: Transporting clients to essential appointments Providing friendly, respectful assistance Logging mileage and time in STS software Following STS safety guidelines STS provides: Mileage reimbursement Supplemental auto insurance coverage Flexible scheduling Magnetic vehicle signage Ongoing staff support Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 rides per month Contact: Email: sts@seniorrides.org

Coram Deo is always seeking strong candidates for its Board of Directors. There are many opportunities available for individuals with a heart and a passion for recovery. Our main board meets once per month for about an hour via Zoom to provide oversight and direction to the executive staff of Coram Deo. However, each board member will invest another hour or more each month as part of a sub committee around Finance, Fundraising, Governance, Outreach and more. For the board to achieve its highest level of effectiveness, each member must be able to: Commit personal and professional time and energy (preparing for board meetings and conference calls, email discussions, reviewing documents, managing projects and other board duties) Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Motivate, manage and communicate effectively with people Be knowledgeable about Coram Deo, our services, our governance and bylaws Be willing to donate personally as well as network within your current connections and develop donors Bring needed skills (Leadership, Marketing, Financial Acumen, Board Development, Governance, Management, etc.) Be passionate about recovery

Help immigrants learn English! No prior teaching experience or knowledge of a foreign language is required.  We will train you! When? 2 hours per week at a time convenient for you Where? public locations (primarily libraries) or at our office in New Britain What do we do? help adults learn English, become citizens, advance their careers/education and support their families We have a variety of volunteer opportunities including individual tutoring (working with a small group of 1-4 students), language groups (team teaching a class of up to 10 students), or leading a focus group (a class focused on a specific subject such as digital literacy or civics). For more information, please visit literacycentral.org/volunteer and fill out our volunteer interest form. We look forward to working with you!

Lead occasional Zumba fitness sessions for HRA staff to encourage movement, stress relief, andwellness among human service professionals. Activities:- Lead a Zumba class for staff - Provide warm-up and cool-down guidance - Encourage participation for all fitness levelsIdeal Volunteer:Certified Zumba instructor or experienced fitness instructor interested in supportingcommunity service workers.

Support staff working in demanding human service roles by providing tools to managecompassion fatigue and build emotional resilience.Activities:- Facilitate discussions or workshops on compassion fatigue- Teach mindfulness or resilience techniques- Provide strategies for maintaining emotional well-beingIdeal Volunteer:Mental health professional, resilience trainer, or wellness educator.

Volunteer "germ busters" help keep the dog kennels clean and disinfected and make sure the dogs have fresh water and blankets each day. Visit www.cthumane.org/volunteer to learn more about current openings and to apply to volunteer.

We are seeking caring, dependable individuals who are passionate about working with youth and making a positive impact in our community. Volunteer Responsibilities (may include): Assisting with after-school or summer program activities Providing academic support, tutoring, or homework help Supporting enrichment activities such as arts, recreation, or life skills workshops Helping with special events, family nights, or community outreach Serving as a positive role model and mentor to middle school and high school students Supporting staff with program setup, supervision, and cleanup Qualifications: Interest in working with middle school and high school students Reliable, patient, and positive attitude Ability to work as part of a team Prior experience with youth is helpful but not required Must complete a background check Contact Heather at hmills@pathwaysnb.org

We welcome volunteers for a range of activities: Concession and Raffle Sales, Set construction, costume creation, Social media engagement and Public Relations, Fund raising events planning, and more! NBYT has a core principal of accepting ALL students into our programs, regardless of the family's ability to afford tuition. So we are always seeking ways to maximize our Scholarship Fund.

Pathways/Senderos is seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors. Our board plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission to support and empower youth and families in New Britain through education, mentoring, and out-of-school-time programming. We are especially interested in individuals with experience in: finance or accounting, fundraising and development, marketing, communications, or public relations, education, youth development, or social services, and legal or nonprofit governance. Board members serve as ambassadors for Pathways/Senderos, provide strategic leadership, and help ensure the long-term sustainability of our programs that serve middle school and high school youth. Commitment: Monthly meetings and committee participation. If you are looking for a meaningful way to give back and make a lasting impact in our community, we would love to connect. To express interest or learn more, please contact Heather at hmills@pathwaysnb.org

The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is looking for a creative volunteer to help design and change out their lobby display case each month. Themes are predetermined (ex: poetry, holiday/season, best books, etc.) and supplies are provided. The volunteer will take down the previous month's display and work in coordination with library staff to create and design a new display. Experience in bulletin board design and knowledge of Canva preferred but not required. Time commitment would be approximately 2-5 hours per month. If interested, email Carrie Tyszka at library@berlinpeck.org.

We have openings on our Grant Committee. As a Grant committee member you would help solicit request for proposals (RFPs) from around the state for breast cancer research projects, read proposals, make recommendations to the Board based on our criteria and budget, helps plans our grants awards event (SMARTY PARTY). Our committee consists of educators, survivors, physicians, nurses, other volunteers etc.. If you have questions about being part of our Grant Committee you can email: Marchelle Pendleton - grants@ctbhi.org

The United Way of Southington Board of Directors is made up of community leaders, business people, and residents who share our goal of improving our community.  As an active, working Board, our members give of their time and talents to support the United Way mission.  Consider joining our current Board of Directors in their efforts to make our community a better place for all.  Contact Us if you are interested in serving on our Board.

Plainville Early Learning Center is currently seeking dedicated, community-minded volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors. Board members play a vital role in supporting our mission to provide high-quality, affordable early care and education in a safe, nurturing environment for children and families. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about strengthening our community, willing to share their skills and expertise, and committed to actively participating in meetings, events, and organizational planning. We are seeking individuals with the following skills, experience and interests: finance, accounting personnel, human resources, administration, management, nonprofit experience, community service, policy development, program evaluation, public relations, communications, education, instruction, special events, grant writing, fundraising, outreach, advocacy, and/or law. If you are interested in learning more or applying, we would love to connect with you. Please email Danielle Fusco at dfusco.pelc@gmail.com for more information and an application.