Support a Darien senior with a daily (or weekly) check-in phone call. Provide a good morning, a friendly hello, a good day greeting and conversation to be assured they are well.

Help drive Darien seniors as needed to appointments during hours and/or locations not covered by At Home In Darien’s transportation service. Help seniors safely to and from the car. A clean and valid driver’s license and personal vehicle are needed as well as auto insurance with a minimum coverage of $500,000.

Provide companionship and support for Darien seniors who would like more socialization. This role involves regularly visiting a senior and sharing in activities such as reading aloud, playing games, watching television together, doing puzzles or simply having a conversation. The time commitment is one hour per week, preferably for at least six months.

Provide leaf raking to Darien seniors in late Fall. Volunteers must be physically able to rake and bag leaves and possess a rake. Timing is flexible and dependent on volunteer’s availability. Volunteer may participate as an individual or in a group.

Provide assistance to seniors who need help with small tasks in their home. Chores could include activities such as changing a light bulb or batteries in a smoke detector.

Provide shoveling of the public sidewalk of a Darien senior’s home within 24 hours of snowfall. Volunteers must be physically able to shovel, and possess a shovel and snow gear. Time varies depending on snowfall frequency.

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.

This role involves identifying garage sales with items suitable for CTKF clients, informing the sellers about the organization's mission, and collecting items after the sale. It's a fun way to contribute and can fill up a car with donations.

Shop for new underwear, socks, and clothing sizes missing from inventory. This fun volunteer task includes training for interested volunteers.

Volunteers will assist in sorting, tagging, hanging, and stocking clothing in the store. This ongoing role is suitable for both youth and adults, ensuring that students visiting the store have access to the clothing they need.

Work directly with kids and their families to help them select clothing during their visit, making the shopping experience pleasant and enjoyable. Volunteers who speak Spanish are especially needed to assist Spanish-speaking clients.

Assist with ongoing and one-time donation pick-ups. Volunteers will receive an email whenever a donation pick-up is needed, offering a flexible time commitment.

Help distribute essential donated items during clothing distribution events. Responsibilities include setup, cleanup, and managing distribution stations.

Assist after school staff with classroom management and instruction, providing mentoring and homework help to elementary school students. Must be tech-savvy and have experience working with children.

As an ELL Tutor, you will teach or tutor adult immigrants in English at B1C. Responsibilities include planning sessions independently after initial training and ensuring clear communication with students.

Lead IT workshops for adult learners, focusing on digital skills for life and work. Responsibilities include planning and adapting content for participants.

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.

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.

Support food distribution and logistics for the B1C/Connecticut Foodshare Truck. Responsibilities include organizing food and assisting guests during distribution.

Glenbrook Volunteers want you to join our team. We respond to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescue calls. We work to stabilize and mitigate these incidents, preserving life & property and providing care and assistance to the public as required. Members do not work a specific shift but must respond to calls as alerted in a timely manner. This includes calls during all times of day, including nights, weekends & holidays. Members also participate in non emergency activities such as cleaning & maintenance of equipment, Public Education & Fire Prevention, and Departmental Fundraising. There are also several social events that help build team cohesiveness. | Requirements: 16 years old (Junior Probationary Firefighter) 18 years old (Probationary Firefighter) Recent Physical - cleared by doctor Attend & pass initial & ongoing training Respond to calls for service Participate in maintenance & cleaning of apparatus, equipment and the firehouse Assist in public education - fire prevention Participate in fundraising programs | Categories: Junior Members, Department Support, EMT, Firefighter, Community Education, Fundraising