Volunteer Opportunities
Check out the STEPS’ series of volunteering guidebooks that helps people find volunteer opportunities in public service fields like social work, law enforcement, firefighting, and teaching. You can check out the full guide at the link below:
Online Guide to Volunteering in Public Service: https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/volunteering/
Looking for Volunteers?
Are you a not-for-profit agency in the Greater Danbury Area looking for volunteers to help with the services you provide? We may be able to connect you with volunteers looking for places where their help is needed and appreciated. To list your volunteer service opportunity here, please complete the Volunteer Request Form.
Are you a Volunteer looking for places that need your help?
Check out the table below for current opportunities. Please contact the organization directly to arrange for the service, then remember to complete the community service reporting form.
Organizations in the Greater Danbury Area looking for volunteers:
| Organization and Address | Contact Information and Website | Volunteer Description |
| UR Community Cares | UR Community Cares 860-430-4557 URCommunityCares.org |
We are currently looking for students who want to be companions, help with organizing or teach technology. For more information call: 860-430-4557. |
| Caring Hospice Connecticut | Robin Lynch, Volunteer Coordinator 203-674-8380caringhospice.com |
Caring Hospice Connecticut seeks patient care volunteers to provide companionship to patients residing at home, in assisted living facilities and in nursing homes. |
| Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church | Jessica Bardelli, Office Manager 203-438-8791
jessica@jesseleechurch.com |
Looking for volunteers for our media team. We are in need of 6 volunteers to volunteer 2 hours per week in an ongoing basis as a Camera Operator on Sunday morning from 9-10:45 a.m., Sound Operator (on-site or remotely) between Friday and Sunday morning before 8:30 a.m. or Presentation Operator on Sunday morning from 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. |
| American Red Cross | Natalie Sustache Sr. Volunteer Recruiter (860)414-5699Natalie.Sustache@redcross.org |
The Red Cross is always looking for volunteers and there are many opportunities available to support your neighbors. Please inquire at redcross.org/volunteer or email natalie.sstache@redcross.org |
| Pegasus Therapeutic Riding 310 Peach Lake Road Brewster, NY 10509 |
Jennifer Escaravage Volunteer Coordinator Assistant 845-669-8235 Ext. 118 jescaravage@pegasustr.org |
Pegasus has ongoing volunteer opportunities and are in need of 10 volunteers for 10 hours each. Volunteer opportunities include the following:
Some volunteer opportunities require horse experience, but many do not such as gardening, event planning and facilities assistance. Horse Leaders need a general knowledge of horses and are responsible for leading horses during therapeutic riding classes. The horse leader oversees the horse, constantly monitoring its mood, energy level, and any change in its behavior. Sidewalkers do not need horse experience and are responsible for communicating with the participants and offering them emotional and physical support during therapeutic riding classes. The sidewalker is responsible for the participant’s safety, assisting them in maintaining balance and reinforcing the instructor’s directions. Horse Handlers need a general knowledge of horses and must have the ability to halter and lead horses during therapeutic horsemanship classes and/or assist barn staff in preparation of scheduled classes. The horse handler is responsible for the horse in correlation with assisting the participants as needed. |
If you would like to get on our email list to be notified of upcoming volunteer opportunities, please use the Volunteer Sign-up Form.