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.

CS Individual Reporting Form

CS Group 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.
Friends of the Newtown Community Center Pocketbook BINGO Fundraiser Event Volunteers	Meghan Rice (914)656-4119 meghan1408@msn.com	Looking for 15-20 volunteers for a total of 6 hours on October 11, 2025 to serve as table hosts during a designer bag BINGO event. Help pour water, remove trash, help carry food to tale, assist however needed for the evening. Must wear nice clothes such as khakis/polos – no leggings, t-shirts. This event is not a regular BINGO – little more fancy – Would be great to get a group of athletes/artists from a team or group of friends. Contact Meghan Rice for registration link.
Friends of the Newtown Community Center Pocketbook BINGO Fundraiser Event Volunteers	Meghan Rice (914)656-4119 meghan1408@msn.com	Seeking 10 volunteers for October 10, 2025 to help set up tables & chairs from Noon – 2 p.m. for an event (lunch will be provided). Please contact Meghan Rice regarding your interest in volunteering or any questions you may have regarding this opportunity.

If you would like to get on our email list to be notified of upcoming volunteer opportunities, please use the Volunteer Sign-up Form.