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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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.