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Make a Difference. Share Your Time. Support Meaningful Employment.Looking for a meaningful way to give back in your community? Volunteer at Creations, Vista Life Innovations’ unique gift shop in downtown Madison.Creations is more than a retail store—it is also a vocational training site where Vista members build valuable skills through real-world retail experiences.Volunteers can help support the Creations team with:Assisting with store displays and merchandisingOrganizing and restocking merchandiseHelping prepare the store for special events or seasonal displaysSupporting inventory and other behind-the-scenes projectsHelping create a welcoming experience for customersEncouraging and supporting Vista members as they build workplace skillsYour time can help create a positive, inclusive environment while supporting Vista’s mission of independence, employment, and meaningful community participation.Interested in volunteering? Email The Creations TeamVolunteer RequirementsVolunteers must be 18 years of age or olderAll volunteers must successfully complete a background checkAdditional requirements may apply depending on the volunteer opportunity Learn more about Creations

Field trip volunteers work in pairs to help run the field trips program for Pre-K through 5th grade classes from the Greater New Haven area. During each class visit, volunteers read stories out loud and help each student pick out five books. We ask for a commitment of one field trip per week for an entire school year (approx. 1.5 hours). Field trips visit Tuesday-Friday mornings at 10AM. We provide On-site orientation prior to your first field trip, and shadowing is also an option. Please note, we have limited opportunities.Volunteer Application

Step into the spotlight with tasks like:- Leading informative and entertaining tours of the museum and trolley rides.- Sharing captivating stories about the history of trolleys and the museum.- Engaging with visitors, answering questions, and sparking curiosity.- Tailoring your tours to diverse audiences, from school groups to history enthusiasts.- Helping visitors connect with the past in a meaningful and memorable way.If you’re passionate about history and eager to share your knowledge, this is the perfect opportunity to shine. Join us as a Tour Guide/Docent at The Shore Line Trolley Museum and help make history come alive!

Help choose books that go out to families and state-wide organizations through our Books for Kids program

Make a Difference. Share Your Time. Expand the Possibilities.At Vista Life Innovations, volunteers play an important role in creating meaningful opportunities, building connections, and supporting the people we serve.We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities across our programs and services, as well as opportunities to make an impact at the Board level. Make an Impact at the Board LevelFor those looking to contribute their experience and expertise in a more strategic way, Vista offers Board and committee volunteer opportunities.Board volunteers bring their leadership, professional expertise, community connections, and unique perspectives to help strengthen Vista and advance our mission. Through thoughtful guidance and active engagement, Board members play an important role in supporting the organization’s continued growth and helping expand the possibilities for the people we serve.Volunteer RequirementsVolunteers must be 18 years of age or olderAll volunteers must successfully complete a background checkAdditional requirements may apply depending on the volunteer opportunityReady to Get Involved?Email: humanresources@vistalifeinnovations.org

Make a Difference. Share Your Time. Expand the Possibilities.At Vista Life Innovations, volunteers play an important role in creating meaningful opportunities, building connections, and supporting the people we serve.We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities across our programs and services. Whether you have a few hours to give, a special skill to share, or professional experience you’d like to contribute, there may be a place for you at Vista.Volunteer Opportunities May Include:Supporting individuals in our programs and servicesParticipating in recreational, social, and community activitiesSharing a hobby, talent, or area of expertiseAssisting with special events and fundraising activitiesProviding administrative or organizational supportSupporting community outreach and engagementHelping with special projectsVolunteer RequirementsVolunteers must be 18 years of age or olderAll volunteers must successfully complete a background checkAdditional requirements may apply depending on the volunteer opportunityReady to Get Involved?Your time, talents, experience, and perspective can make a meaningful difference. Email to get started: humanresources@vistalifeinnovations.org

Volunteer Opportunity: Social Media Coordinator We are looking for a passionate volunteer to help manage our social media presence on Instagram and Facebook. This role includes creating engaging content, managing posts, interacting with our community, and supporting our overall mission. Your help will be vital in keeping our audience informed and engaged, not just for the Guilford Pride event but for all of our initiatives throughout the year. If you have experience with social media, or simply a passion for spreading awareness and connecting with others, we'd love to have you join our team! To get involved, please send an email to info@alex-inc.org. Thank you for your support! alex-inc.org

The Soundview Family YMCA team, in collaboration with the Branford Board of Education, is teaching your children to be safe in and around the water. The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches children of all ages and from all backgrounds that water can be fun, not scary. Knowing how to be safe around water is one of the most important life skills we can teach our children - it gives them confidence, and can save their lives. The YMCA is looking for volunteers to help swim instruction. DATE March 11- May 1 DAYS Tuesday & Thursday 3:45pm - 4:45pm Please contact Valerie Parker at vparker@cccymca.org for more information about how to help.

Are you a retired teacher and miss the classroom, contact with students? We have a opportunity for you. We are looking for a teacher to offer classes to Home-school students at our trolley museum. This is a new program, chance to get in on creating a new program.Step into a educational role and take on tasks like:- Organizing programs, the frequency, hours and topics.- Organizing lesson plans, schedule and hours that work for you.- Helping prepare marketing materials.- Supporting visitor inquiries.- Assisting with procuring supplies and needed resources to complete program..Whether you’re recently retired or an experienced at retirement we are looking for a teacher to help us kick off this new program.

Start Date: Saturday, March 8.7 weeks of training: Combine the thrill of hands-on learning with the convenience of online sessions.Master the art of trolley operation, ensuring safety and efficiency.Dive deep into history, enriching your knowledge with captivating stories from the past.Hone your public speaking skills, making every journey memorable for your passengers.Duration: Saturdays in March & April, Wed evening zoom classesEligibility: You must be 18 or turning 18 in 2027.Investment: A nominal fee of $145, inclusive of a one-year membership, all training materials.sign up at https://shorelinetrolley.org/event/volunteer-trolley-operator-and-tour-guide-training-course/

Volunteers will assemble literacy packets that go out mother and families across the state through our Books for Babies program

Literacy Tutors provide one-on-one reading instruction for students from 1st to 12th grade. You don’t need any prior experience teaching or working with children, just a love of reading and a desire to help a child succeed. We ask for a commitment of one hour per week, Monday-Friday 3-7pm or Saturday 10-2pm. Our tutors are trained in the New Haven Reads model which follows the science of reading. We provide a required one hour training session and a site orientation before your first session. You may also shadow a session, and we offer ongoing, in-depth training 3-4 times each year.View our tutoring locations here!Volunteer Application

Dudley Farm Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) ProgramAre you 14–17 years old and looking for a fun, hands-on way to earn volunteer hours while gaining valuable leadership experience? Join the Dudley Farm Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program!CITs work alongside camp counselors to help create a fun, safe, and engaging experience for younger campers. Responsibilities may include assisting with farm animals, gardening, crafts, games, water activities, demonstrations, and other hands-on camp experiences. CITs will also have opportunities to develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and mentoring skills while learning more about Dudley Farm and its historic agricultural traditions. Camp is Monday-Friday from 9AM to 1PM.CITs may choose which weeks in July 2027 they would like to participate, making it easy to fit the program around other summer plans. This is a volunteer position. In lieu of payment, CITs will receive volunteer hours that may be used toward high school graduation requirements.If you are interested, email the Museum Director, Kaitlyn Goodwin at director@dudleyfarm.com or call (203) 457-0770.

Community Nursery School (CNS) is a nonprofit, cooperative preschool in Guilford, Connecticut, dedicated to creating a nurturing, play-based environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning. Founded in 1955 by local parents, CNS has a long tradition of bringing children, families, and educators together as partners in early childhood education.Located on a unique wooded campus with hiking trails, outdoor classrooms, basecamps, playgrounds, and nature-based learning spaces, CNS gives children meaningful opportunities to learn both indoors and outdoors. Our programs combine child-led exploration, purposeful play, creativity, and hands-on learning while supporting children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.CNS offers programming for toddlers through preschool and transitional kindergarten ages, including traditional play-based preschool, nature-based programming, and immersive outdoor education. Across our programs, we encourage curiosity, independence, confidence, creativity, and respect for the natural world.At the heart of CNS is our cooperative model. Families are active members of the school community, spending time in classrooms, contributing to school projects and events, and helping sustain the traditions that have defined CNS for generations.For more than 70 years, Community Nursery School has remained committed to a simple but meaningful goal: creating a place where children feel safe, connected, curious, and excited to learn, a place where children love school.

The Guilford Fund for Education (GFFE) is a Donor Advised Fund managed by The Guilford Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization. Through the work of an all-volunteer committee, GFFE gives educators and students in Guilford, CT an avenue to explore, experiment, and bring fresh educational ideas and experiences to youth by funding proposals which fall outside of an organization’s budget.The GFFE is looking for volunteers to step into roles as liaisons to our various school buildings, staff our events like the Spelling Bee and Bee Ball tournament, and generally assist the organization its mission.

HOST FAMILY PROGRAMCurious about what a "host family" does? Just curious to learn more about a really integral part of A Better Chance?  Host Families are special people with a strong desire and commitment to welcome A Better Chance Scholars into their homes as members of their families. Each scholar has a “Host Family,” and the commitment is (7) 24-hour overnights. They serve as an important bridge between the ABC residence and the local community, offering an opportunity to experience Guilford through family and local activities. Through Host Families, these young people gain a “home away from home” during their time in Guilford, and significant and long-lasting relationships are formed. Want to learn more? Contact Elisa and Janet at gabcmain@gmail.com. You can also visit us at https://www.guilfordabc.org