Volunteers at the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival assist with various tasks tailored to their interests and abilities. Responsibilities may include event setup, guest assistance, and administrative support.

Assist in the educational gardening experience at Cornerstone Gardens, helping community members learn about gardening while supporting the 'Dirty Hands, Full Plates' initiative. Volunteers will also help in donating freshly grown produce.

The Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department consists of three positions, Firefighter, Fire Ground Support, and Fire Police. Each level carries with it certain responsibilities and yearly training requirements. Depending on your choice of option, your training requirements will be laid out for you by a Line Officer. The firefighter and fire ground support members make up the fire suppression division of the department. They respond to numerous types of calls such as, structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, automatic alarms, water rescues, and general service calls. The Fire Police division is a service organization for the town and serve in a number of capacities. They assist with traffic control at fire and accident scenes, natural disasters, and public events. They are on call to assist both the Fire and Police Departments as needed. If you have what it takes, Apply now! | Requirements: -Must be 17.5 years of age to start the process. 18 years of age to respond on calls -Must live in Ridgefield -Must be in good health to respond to calls for service | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, Other

Help out at the Mt Vernon Community Garden on Mondays and Fridays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM starting May 19th. Participate in gardening activities and support community food projects.

Volunteer with the Westchester Land Trust on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 PM starting April 18th. Assist with land conservation efforts and community projects.

Join us for Volunteer Days on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM starting March 21st. Help out with various farm tasks and get your hands dirty while supporting local food systems.

Monitor trails and report on current trail conditions. Volunteers will ensure trails are safe and accessible for visitors, providing feedback on any maintenance needs.

Spread the word about the organization's work and its value to the park through social media and other communications. Volunteers will create and share content to engage the community online.

Assist with managing the art supplies on the visitor center porch and engage visitor artists on weekends. Volunteers will support art activities and encourage artistic expression among visitors.

Attend local events to strengthen community connections and publicize park activities. Volunteers will represent the organization and engage with the public to promote the park's initiatives.

Conduct research for a Citizen Science project at Weir Farm, enjoying the outdoors while contributing to scientific data collection. Volunteers will participate in observing and recording natural phenomena.

Help expand the circle of Friends or manage the contact database. Volunteers will engage with the community to increase support and awareness for the park.

Welcome and assist visitors in interpreting the Weir and Young Studios. Volunteers will engage with visitors and provide information about the park's history and significance.

Help maintain the park’s historic gardens and landscaped grounds, working under the guidance of Master Gardeners. Volunteers will assist in planting, weeding, and general garden upkeep.

Assist with organizing and facilitating various programs and activities at Elmwood Hall Senior Center. Volunteers help ensure events run smoothly and engage with senior participants.

Our department was established in 1831 and has been providing quality emergency service to our beautiful town of Bethel, Connecticut ever since. We are 100% volunteer and are committed to finding people to help grow our department. | Requirements: A copy of our application can be found on our website www.bvfdinc.com. Any person 18 years or older who lives in or near the Bethel Volunteer Fire Department's primary response area is eligible to join. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Foster families are responsible for providing a clean, safe home where the animal will be cared for and loved while they wait to be adopted. Happily Furever After Rescue provides all necessary supplies during the foster period.

Volunteers assist with daily barn work including mucking stalls, filling water buckets, grooming, and paddock maintenance. Volunteers will learn about horse care and must attend a two-hour training session and orientation.

Join KLSD Arts Alive as a volunteer to support arts education in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. Volunteers can choose to help at the Elementary, Middle School, or High School level, promoting and enhancing the arts education received by students.

Volunteers help stock shelves at Hillside Food Outreach locations, ensuring that food supplies are organized and readily available for distribution. This role is perfect for individuals or groups looking to make a tangible impact by supporting the day-to-day operations of the food pantry.

Our Delivery Volunteers are essential in getting nutritious food to our neighbors in need. Volunteers deliver groceries to clients who are unable to access traditional food pantries, providing them with nutrient-dense foods that help manage chronic illnesses and improve their quality of life.

Volunteers participate in food drives and events, helping to collect and distribute food to those in need. This role involves engaging with the community, organizing donations, and supporting various events aimed at raising awareness and resources for Hillside Food Outreach.

Sort through donations of rescued food and repack the boxes, which are distributed to partner organizations. This is a critical step in our process.

Assist in our kitchen with hands-on prepping and cooking meals, as well as packaging and cleaning up. Shifts are available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.

Help sort through rescued food, compost inedible produce, and allocate food for distribution. Volunteers ensure that only the best quality food reaches those in need.

Help set up the SCF Market by sorting through boxes of rescued foods and adding fresh produce, dairy, meats, and dry goods into each family’s nutrition boxes.

Join our kitchen team to help with produce prepping. No cooking skills required. Shifts involve washing, cutting, peeling, slicing, dicing, and chopping rescued produce.

Join us in the kitchen to help cook meals twice a week, pack boxes of food for families, and keep our kitchen clean. This role is perfect for those who enjoy cooking and working in a team environment.

Transport drivers are essential for getting our food and meals where they need to go. These shifts are usually only an hour, making them perfect for busy schedules.

As a Food Rescue Volunteer, you will help recover nutritious food from grocery stores and local farms. This role involves transporting food to our kitchen or partner organizations. Volunteers need a vehicle and valid license/registration/insurance.

Volunteers assist with ongoing restoration projects at various parks and trails, including meadow restoration and invasive plant management. Projects are located in Norwalk, Wilton, and Ridgefield.

Volunteer as a tutor to provide educational support to students in grades 3 through 12. Gain leadership and communication skills while earning community service hours.

Volunteers participate in water testing and research to monitor the health of the Norwalk River. This involves working with the Harbor Watch Organization and conducting inventories of local flora and fauna.

River Rangers adopt a section of the river to oversee and improve by picking up litter, clearing debris, and cutting back invasive plant species. Volunteers set their own schedule and can contact NRWA for assistance with larger issues.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. Help us with various tasks that require different types of skills to support our mission of land preservation.

Join us for Volunteer Days on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 12 PM starting April 15. Volunteers will assist with various gardening tasks to support our farm's operations.

We are looking for individuals to join the Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department. There are many positions available. | Requirements: It is required that individuals attend a minimum training regiment commensurate with your desired position. | Categories: Firefighter

Assist in organizing and managing arts-related events such as the Weston Fine Arts Festival and the Red White & Blues concert. Volunteers will help with event setup, coordination, and participant engagement.

Coordinate and manage in-kind donations from artists and businesses to support WestonArts' mission. Responsibilities include reaching out to potential donors and organizing received goods and services.

Participate in organizing and executing events such as guided walks, educational programs, and fundraising activities that promote the trail and encourage community involvement.

Engage with local residents and organizations to raise awareness about the NRVT, its mission, and the benefits it brings to Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Assist in the upkeep of various trail sections, ensuring they remain safe and accessible for all users. Responsibilities include clearing debris, repairing pathways, and enhancing the trail's natural beauty.

Volunteers are needed for Georgetown Day 2025 to assist with various tasks including the Welcome Booth, Parking, Kids Playway, Beer Tent, and event setup/breakdown. Volunteers will help ensure the event runs smoothly and is enjoyable for all attendees.

Help pack and distribute school break lunches for children who rely on school meals during the academic year. Volunteers will ensure that students have access to nutritious food during weekends and holidays.

Create unique artistic designs for meal bags and cards, adding a personal touch to each donation. No art experience is needed, just a willingness to express creativity and support the community.

Volunteers are needed to assist project facilitators in weighing and packing dried ingredients that can be donated to food pantries. Other projects include creating hand-decorated boxes, tote bags, and cards that are donated with the food products. This is a great opportunity for college students as well as retired teachers, especially those with experience in special education!

We are actively looking for men and women who are interested in becoming a firefighter. You will need to be in good physical condition and possess a positive attitude. We will provide you the opportunity to become a certified firefighter. Once you have completed the Firefighter 1 class you can go for further training. All of our firefighters are certified to the Firefighter 1 Level. Many of our members have gone on to attain their Firefighter 2, Fire Instructor 1, Fire Officer 1, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Technician and much more. We have state of the art fire apparatus, personal protective equipment and much more for your safety. We have a fantastic health fitness center in our second firehouse for our firefighter's, EMT's and their spouses too. To see more about our department visit our website at www.wvfd.com | Requirements: Be in good physical condition Have good moral character Valid CT drivers license Must live in Weston | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Somers VFD is always looking for people who have a desire to serve their community, learn new skills, and have fun working with our team of volunteers. You can choose to become a firefighter, an EMT, or both! Training and equipment is provided for free; you only need to donate your time, energy, and positive attitude. If this sounds like something YOU might enjoy - get in touch with us today! Our website is: www.somersvfd.com (yes, it is a dot.com) | Requirements: Dedication, heart, time, energy, focus, and a can-do attitude. There will be an interview and a physical, provided by our department, of course. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Participate in Volunteer Days on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM starting April 8. Volunteers will engage in land conservation activities and support local food projects.

Become a volunteer firefighter in New Canaan CT! A professional, highly trained combination department, where you can engage in all facets of firefighting. Be on the line, drive the fire apparatus, aid in rescues, serve your community and even use it as a bridge to a career as a professional paid firefighter! | Requirements: Under 55 years of age, live "as a bird flies" within 5 miles of the border of New Canaan, in Connecticut. | Categories: Firefighter

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.

Manage and update the theater's social media platforms to engage the community and promote upcoming shows. Volunteers should be tech-savvy and creative.

Assist in creating and organizing costumes for productions. Volunteers should have sewing skills and an interest in fashion design.

Help keep the theater clean and tidy, ensuring a pleasant environment for patrons. Volunteers should be detail-oriented and reliable.

Assist in managing the box office during performances, including ticket sales and customer service. Volunteers should be friendly and organized.

Sell advertising space in the theater's programs to local businesses. Volunteers should have good communication skills and sales experience.

Help construct and assemble sets for theatrical productions. Volunteers should have basic carpentry skills and a willingness to learn.

Assist in maintaining the theater's outdoor areas, including gardening and general upkeep. Volunteers should enjoy working outdoors.

Assist with driving dogs to and from vet appointments and foster homes or picking them up when they arrive on transport. Volunteers use their own vehicles, but crates and other supplies are provided as needed.

Coordinate the foster program by communicating with, troubleshooting, and supporting foster families. Volunteers should have several years of dog experience and can commit at least an hour each day.

Fostering offers dogs in need a lifeline to a brighter future, with you as their bridge. Provide temporary companionship and shape a dog's destiny today.

Help socialize and train dogs by taking them into town or new environments. Volunteers do not need prior experience but must undergo training with the organization.

Screen adoption applications, check references, conduct home visits, and interview applicants. Training and support are provided, but a commitment of a few hours each week is required.

Join our team of volunteers and be a force for saving lives. Whether you're skilled in dog care, fundraising, or event planning, your passion has a place here. Experience the joy of making a direct impact and being part of a community committed to canine care.

Engage in tasks ranging from graphic design to answering emails and updating the website, depending on your digital skills and experience.

Assist with fundraising, marketing, and event planning. This is crucial for the organization as it relies on donations to care for the dogs. Volunteers can commit regularly or on an infrequent basis.

Assist with various administrative tasks, requiring organizational skills and comfort with spreadsheets.

The Volunteer Firefighter drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer Firefighter places equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses self-contained breathing apparatus. The Volunteer Firefighter may enter burning buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims. | Requirements: The Volunteer Firefighter is a non-compensated position. Volunteer Firefighter are not normally assigned shifts but are expected to respond from home to District calls. Individuals fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Volunteer Firefighter will at all times present themselves in a courteous, professional and responsible manner. | Categories: Firefighter

Assist visitors with exhibits, help with special events, and be involved in ongoing programs, birthday parties, field trips, and summer camps. Volunteers are encouraged to share their time and knowledge with museum visitors.

As a foster parent, you will provide a temporary home for cats and kittens until they are adopted. Responsibilities include feeding, socializing, and caring for the cats, as well as transporting them to veterinary appointments if needed.

Join the Long Ridge Fire Company, which has been has been providing fire, ems and emergency response services to the North Stamford community since 1928. We are a volunteer run organization that has monthly meetings, weekly trainings, and a number of community activities throughout the year. We provide the initial training required to respond to emergencies, and will fund further training after that. We provide both Fire and EMS support. | Requirements: At least 16 years of age. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, Other, EMT, Community Education, Fundraising

Support Community Cares events by helping with setup, coordination, and cleanup. Volunteers should be organized and able to work in a team.

Deliver meals to families in medical crisis, ensuring they have nutritious food during challenging times. Volunteers should be reliable and compassionate.

Assist with administrative tasks in the office to support the operations of Community Cares. Tasks may include data entry, filing, and answering phones.

Help care for horses, including feeding, grooming, and stable management. Volunteers ensure the well-being of the horses and maintain the barn environment.

Support fundraising efforts to help sustain the organization's programs. This may involve reaching out to potential donors and organizing fundraising activities.

Assist with carpentry and landscaping projects at the farm to maintain and improve the facilities. This role requires some physical work and hands-on skills.

Assist in providing adaptive riding lessons by helping as a side walker or horse leader, and mentoring adults and children with special needs. Volunteers receive orientation and training before starting.

Provide administrative support to help manage the organization's operations. Tasks may include data entry, filing, and assisting with communications.

Join the Board of Directors to provide strategic guidance, governance, and support to the organization in achieving its mission and goals.

Assist in organizing events by planning, coordinating, and executing various tasks to ensure successful fundraising and community engagement events.

Volunteers at Arts on the Lake help with various tasks including distributing posters, managing concessions, selling tickets, washing cups, hanging shows, organizing concerts, and stacking chairs after performances. Volunteers can choose to be occasional or regular participants.

Provide administrative support for the Trumbull Nature & Arts Center, including tasks related to scheduling, purchasing, and general office duties to ensure smooth operation of programs.

Support the Trumbull Nature & Arts Center's educational programs and field trips by assisting with setup, participant engagement, and program facilitation. Volunteers help create a fun and educational experience for all attendees.

Assist in maintaining the gardens and grounds of the Trumbull Nature & Arts Center. Responsibilities include planting, weeding, and general upkeep to ensure the area remains welcoming and educational for visitors.

Participate in various committees such as the Program Committee and Membership Committee to assist with planning and organizational tasks.

Assist with planning the bi-annual Meet the Funders event, co-sponsored with the Association of Development Officers, where esteemed grant makers discuss philanthropy and grant making.

Help shape the direction of GPLH by serving on the Board and heading up a committee. Board meetings take place via ZOOM.

Donate your talent for a one-time project to support GPLH's mission and activities.

Join Sustainable Westport's movement to promote sustainability in the community. Volunteers will engage in various activities to support environmental initiatives, including waste reduction and sustainable landscaping projects.

Volunteers assist clients during guided technology classes, helping with computer setup and exercises. Topics include safe password practices and using applications like Gmail and Google Docs. Available in Mount Kisco, Ossining, and Yonkers.

Volunteers assist the instructor with guided activities for children ages 0-4, while their parents attend parenting and child development classes. This program is available during the daytime in Mount Kisco, Ossining, and Yonkers.

High school volunteers work with elementary-aged kids, helping with homework and enrichment activities after school at Mount Kisco Elementary School.

Volunteers tutor adult learners in English, one-on-one or in small groups. Curriculum and training are provided. Sessions are in the evenings in Ossining and Mount Kisco.

High school students help elementary students maintain academic skills over the summer. The program runs for five weeks at Mount Kisco Elementary School.

Help prepare for weekly distributions by packing produce bags, sorting rescued food items, checking expiration dates, and shelving food donations.

Pack and distribute fresh produce and shelf-stable goods for our guests. Volunteers help serve hundreds of community members each week.

Deliver bags of groceries to homebound neighbors, seniors, disabled individuals, and those recovering from illness or injury. Volunteers use their own car.

Rescue excess, unsold, near expiration food from commercial establishments. Volunteers use their own car for food runs within Westchester County.

Participate in holiday shopping and celebrations, spring and fall yard clean-ups, and a spring tag sale. Volunteers help maintain the community spirit and support residents during special occasions.