VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Our volunteers have a strong impact in the community.  We match individual interests, skills and experience with productive community opportunities.  We have the application form on-line in a PDF file.  Either download and mail to us or you can fill out the abridged attached form and one of our members will be in contact with you about opportunities.  Please contact us at 203-663-7333.

With so many programs in the many communities of lower Fairfield County, there are many programs that will match your needs in your home town.  Please scroll down to see more information on our programs.   

Child Development Program, NEON   
Read to pre-schoolers in their Head Start and School Readiness classrooms to help them develop a love of books and reading.

CT Tourism Program
Volunteer as a ‘Travel Counselor’ at the Welcome Center on I-95 in Darien.  Provide information and hospitality services to travelers and promote tourist attractions in Connecticut. Travel assistance varies from simple travel questions to computer searches. Training is provided as well as day trips to places of interest and events in CT.  A generous mileage reimbursement is offered.

East Norwalk Library                                          
Looking for “Friends of the East Norwalk Library” to assist new board with putting together 2 annual book sales.

Family & Children's Agency
Many volunteer opportunities including mentoring, tutoring, child care during parenting classes and clerical.

Friendly Connections                                           
Friendly Visitor volunteers visit homebound seniors within the community once a week. Teleconference Facilitators get to lead discussions and lectures on various topics of interest in 30 or 60 minute telephone groups. These services promote social connection, independent living and enrichment for aging adults.

Knitting Teams                                                            
Knit scarves, hats, bibs and blankets to be distributed to different organizations in the community.

Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum   
Volunteers assist in museum.

Mailing Teams                  
Label and stuff envelopes, plus other clerical duties in different organizations.

Norwalk Grassroots Tennis
Summer volunteers needed to work with children on reading skills while they wait their turn to play tennis. Spend 20-30 minutes with an individual child, helping them practice their reading. This summer program for 5 – 18 year olds runs Monday through Friday (weather permitting) at Roodner Court and Colonial Village tennis courts. Volunteers are requested to help at least 1 hour a week.

Norwalk Historical Society at Mill Hill Park
Looking for a dedicated volunteer coordinator and other volunteers to help at special events.

Norwalk Reads!
Help distribute free books to children at local libraries several Saturdays during the year.

Norwalk Tree Alliance                                           
Assist with education regarding local trees and help with tree management program.  Click on logo at right for additional information.

Norwalk City Hall                                                   
Greet and assist residents of Norwalk.

Partnership in Reading
‘Reading Consultants’ provides one-on-one reading time in local schools and libraries. Volunteers must be available to come in at least once a week; training is provided.

RSVP Senior Medical Transportation Assistance Program
provides transportation to medical appointments for seniors in the Westport- Weston Area. Volunteer drivers transport people in need of a ride to their medical appointments. Insurance for drivers is provided by RSVP.

This program is a collaborative effort between RSVP, The Westport –Weston Departments of Human Services and The Westport – Weston United Way.

Additional volunteer drivers are needed. Dispatchers are also needed.  Please contact: Nancy Pratt at RSVP 899-2443.

Senior Centers & Residences 
Volunteers needed to teach classes, run programs, provide entertainment, lead discussions, teach computers, or provide administrative assistance.

Stamford Museum and Nature Center.
Assist with special events such as Maple Sugaring Sunday. 

Stepping Stones Museum            
Assist museum visitors in different functions.  From clerical work to being a Volunteer Docent to assisting the in the Resource Center to leading art and science based activities. Help is also needed for special events. Training is provided for all new volunteers. Flexible schedules. 

Tutors Needed!
Norwalk Community College’s College Pathways Program is designed to support and motivate high school students who want to be the first in their family to earn a college degree. Tutors are needed at area high schools during the school year.