Join the NICE Team to support the Annual Festival by helping guests feel welcome and ensuring a memorable experience. Volunteers are responsible for various tasks throughout the festival, contributing to the overall success of the event.

Join our team as an adult volunteer and engage with visitors on the museum floor, helping them uncover new concepts through play. Your involvement will directly impact the museum's mission of providing lifelong learning to children and families.

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to apply for the Youth Enrichment at Stepping Stones (YES2) program, where they will assist with educational programs and special events while building confidence and communication skills.

Join the Youth Business Initiative as a Community Development Volunteer to help empower underprivileged youth with essential workforce readiness and business development skills. Volunteers will work with high school students to foster their interest in economics and entrepreneurship, facilitating workshops and mentoring sessions.

Assist in controlling invasive species on various properties to protect native plants and wildlife. Volunteers will work in teams to clear invasive plants, such as winged euonymus, from areas like Hoyt’s Island.

Train to become a field guide for the Norwalk Land Trust's Outdoor Classroom program, leading groups of 4th graders on educational field trips to Farm Creek Preserve. Guides will facilitate hands-on learning experiences in wetlands, highlands, and open meadows.

Become a cat caretaker at Petco locations in Westport and Norwalk. Responsibilities include feeding cats, cleaning their cubbies, and providing them with playtime. Training is provided and required in the form of an initial 45-minute orientation.

Prepare meals for mothers at Malta House to assist them on their busy school and work days. Volunteers can cook family-style meals or teach cooking classes in our spacious kitchen.

Help promote Malta House on social media by tagging us in posts, adding encouraging comments, and sharing our mission with your network.

Assist with gardening and yard maintenance at Malta House. This includes weeding and helping to establish a vegetable garden for the mothers to learn from.

Help with our Community Outreach program by assisting with diaper distribution, sorting donations, and supporting low-income families in the Fairfield County area. Volunteers are needed on specific Saturdays each month.

Assist in planning and organizing events for Malta House. This role is crucial for engaging with supporters and raising funds for our programs.

Lead classes on various topics such as personal finance, resume building, cooking, and exercise. This role helps empower mothers with valuable life skills.

Assist with administrative tasks including answering phones, data entry, and resource research. This role is vital for ensuring a welcoming experience for visitors and callers.

Mother Mentor volunteers have a unique opportunity to positively influence the life of a young mother and her baby. Mentors provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling to help mothers recognize their potential and achieve their goals.

Assist mothers in preparing for class exams or certifications by providing tutoring support. This role is essential for helping mothers achieve their educational goals.

Help celebrate holidays and personal milestones for mothers at Malta House, including organizing birthday parties, baby showers, and graduations.

Skilled volunteers are needed to assist individuals in jump-starting their family research, rethinking strategies, or evaluating documents. Volunteers should be knowledgeable in various genealogical topics and able to provide guidance to both beginners and experienced researchers.

Volunteers are needed to provide temporary homes for dogs who need a home environment. This role involves caring for a dog in your own home, providing them with love and attention until they are adopted.

Volunteers assist with fundraising activities to support the care of homeless dogs. This role involves organizing and participating in fundraising events and campaigns to gather resources for the shelter.